New Hiking and Hunting Regulations for 2026 Season
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has recently updated hunting regulations for the upcoming season. PHLT has also revised its hunting access procedures to ensure safe, responsible use of our preserves.
If you would like to hunt our properties, a reservation must be made in advance.
To learn more about the changes to the program, visit the official site at https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pgc/landowner-resources/hunter-access-program or view our properties at https://www.phlt.org/nature-preserves
PHLT Hunting Access Guidelines
Big game and small game hunting only.
No Sunday hunting permitted.
No waterfowl hunting.
No trapping.
Pre-registration now required.
New regulations require ALL visitors on game lands to wear fluorescent orange from October 1 through January 31, even if they are NOT engaged in hunting, trapping, or fishing.
Visitors are required to wear a minimum of 250 square inches of fluorescent orange on head, chest, and back combined OR a fluorescent orange hat.
If you have a pet with you, we highly recommend a vest, harness, leash, or bandana.
Backpacks can limit your 360 degrees of visibility. Add a bandana or covering to your backpack to ensure you're seen.
Even if you’re horseback riding, you’re REQUIRED to meet orange requirements, regardless of safety equipment being worn. It’s suggested to have orange on your horse as well.
Sundays are now off limits for hunting, making them the safest day to enjoy hiking and other types of recreation.
Please be aware that cell phone service is limited at some of our preserves. Hunters should not rely exclusively on online maps or compasses for navigation. |
Before hunting, we also ask that you familiarize yourself with our:
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