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February 25th, 2023, 08:59 PM #11Grand Member
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Re: OC on State Game Land?
From the home page of the pgc.pa.gov. (bold is mine)
The Game Commission owns and manages more than 1.5 million acres of state game lands throughout the Commonwealth. The primary purpose of these lands is the management of habitat for wildlife and provide opportunities for lawful hunting and trapping. Secondary recreational uses are permitted in accordance with the Game Commission*s regulations.
Link to the regulations:
http://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Dis....html&d=reduce
The only thing I can find regarding non-hunters being allowed on State game lands is here:
§ 135.41. State game lands.
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(21) Be present on State game lands from November 15 through December 15 inclusive when not engaged in lawful hunting or trapping and fail to wear a minimum of 250 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange-colored material on the head, chest and back combined or, in lieu thereof, a hat of the same colored material. The material shall be worn so it is visible in a 360° arc. Persons using shooting ranges are exempted from this requirement.
Note: this only seems to say non-hunters on state game lands between the dates listed MUST wear a minimum of 250 sq. in. of flourescent orange.
Can you cite any law or regulation making it illegal for anyone to be on state game land unless for hunting purposes?
ETA: link to a game lands map, especially important is the text on page 2 of the map. (bold is mine)
https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Stat...s/SGL__106.pdf
Each time a hunter buys a hunting license, the money he
spends goes toward many facets of wildlife management. Since
1920, close to a million and a half aces of State Game Lands have
been acquired with these funds. Each year nearly $7,000,000 is
spent to improve wildlife habitat. Habitat improvements enhance
living conditions for non‐game birds and mammals as well as those
species which are hunted. Pennsylvania hunters willingly share
these lands with the non‐hunting public, and with few exceptions,
State Game Lands are open for general use year round. Surveys
indicate that hunting accounts for only thirty‐five percent of game
land usage. The remaining sixty‐five percent is used by the general
public for non‐hunting purposes.
“Working Together for Wildlife” is a Game Commission
program providing everyone an opportunity to help support
wildlife management in the areas for endangered and non‐game
animals. Monies derived from the “Working Together for Wildlife”
Program are being used in Pennsylvania to re‐introduce the osprey,
river otter, bald eagle, peregrine falcon and provide habitat for
other birds and mammals indigenous to the Commonwealth.
Construction placement of blue bird houses on State Game Lands
provides needed homes for this beautiful songbird. Islands in the
Susquehanna River have been set aside as propagations areas for
non‐game shore birds. Numerous other projects are planned on
State Game Lands and other public properties which will also
provide food and habitat for non‐game wildlife.
The future of Pennsylvania’s wildlife resources requires the
concern, cooperation and financial support of everyone, hunters
and non‐hunters alike. “Working Together for Wildlife” is the
answer. Send your contributions to “Working Together for
Wildlife”, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110‐
9797.
State Game Lands (SGL) 106 is located in Southeast Schuylkill County
in the townships of East Brunswick and West Brunswick Townships. In
Northern Berks County the Game Lands is located in Albany and
Windsor townships and Lynn Township in Western Lehigh County .
The deeded acreage for this Game Lands is 9,720.847 acres. It is
located in Land Management Group 3 of the Southeast Region,
Wildlife Management Unit 4C. The Schuylkill River borders the Game
Lands on the western edge and several headwaters begin for the
Rattling Run, Pine Creek and several unnamed streams. Elevations
range from a high of 1600' along the ridge top of the Blue Mountain to
500' along the Schuylkill River near Port Clinton.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission currently maintains eight parking
areas on SGL 106. There are –22 miles of maintained administrative
roads providing for public access to the Game Lands. The gated roads
provide access for hunters, fishermen, avenues for hiking, bird
watching and wildlife photography.
This Game Lands is situated in Wildlife Management Unit 4C. Both big
game and small game are hunted on SGL 106. Deer, black bear, turkey,
grouse, rabbits, pheasants and squirrels are found here. Gray fox,
raccoons, opposums and provide trapping opportunities on the Game
Lands. Ducks and geese are occasionally hunted along the Schuylkill
River and on the Game Land's small impoundments and streams.
Hiking, biking, horseback riding and bird watching are lawful
recreational activities. Game Lands 106 has a shooting range located
near the town of Eckville.
Public utilization of this Game Lands is very extensive. Sport hunting
for game species is not the only major activity. Intensive public activity
can be found year round. Fishing in the Schuylkill River and the
properties numerous small streams, observation of raptures, fall
foliage tours, and heavy usage of the Appalachian Trail corridor are
examples of non‐consumptive uses of the game lands. Winter season
enables the public to take advantage of the snowmobile trail system.Last edited by ROCK-IT3; February 25th, 2023 at 10:29 PM.
Power always thinks...that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws.
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February 25th, 2023, 11:21 PM #15Grand Member
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Re: OC on State Game Land?
Just a related note: No carrying on Army Corps of Engineers land.
Last edited by esh21167; February 26th, 2023 at 10:56 AM.
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February 25th, 2023, 11:44 PM #16Super Member
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February 10th, 2024, 08:05 AM #17
Re: OC on State Game Land?
I like to shakedown my fighting kit by going on hikes with various load outs.
It’s been my opinion that a loop-hole SBR, being a “firearm”, is also fine to OC while out in the woods just as it’s fine in a car/CC’d. Thoughts?
Bunny Cops might disagree… but, I feel like the plate carrier, war belt, pack, helmet, etc. could perhaps also attract their curiosity. Haven’t encountered them yet. Not sure if there’s any difference in a State Game Land versus a park, (e.g. Linn Run or Forbes State Forest) either…
Random hikers passing by on trails do have varied reactions though…. Haha A cheerful “Good Morning!” & a welcoming smile seems to reassure them in most cases!
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February 10th, 2024, 10:48 PM #18
Re: OC on State Game Land?
Did a ruck today…. I guess I was “double OC-ing”! haha
Did 6.8km, off-piste through the rock fields in full kit. 8 rifle mags, 9 pistol mags (naturally, hot AR with an LPVO and pistol) full war belt, body armor, comms, 55lb pack with water/food/med/etc…)It was awesome. Extra protein shake tonight for sure!! 👍
Only encountered 2 older couples when crossing the trails to go back up around Beam’s Rock. They weren’t “unfriendly”… but I made an effort not to startle them and cut 90deg and waived hello! ha
Great workout! Let me know if anyone would like to join next time…
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February 11th, 2024, 07:42 AM #19
Re: OC on State Game Land?
Here is my recommendation, buy a PA hunting license every year and if approached by a WCO or any other official tell me that you are coyote hunting. There is no closed season and Sunday hunting is also legal. A simple, inexpensive solution to a problem you may encounter in the future.
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February 11th, 2024, 11:20 AM #20
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