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Free Pennsylvania Game Lands tours available

by: George Stockburger

Posted: Sep 20, 2022 / 04:08 PM EDT

Updated: Sep 20, 2022 / 04:08 PM EDT

(WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Game Commission is offering tours of Pennsylvania Game Lands next month.

There will be free tours offered on three Sundays in October at various locations across the commonwealth.

Tours are rain or shine and open only to vehicles licensed for travel on public roads.

Sunday, Oct. 2

• State Game Lands 42, Somerset and Westmoreland counties , 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — The tour begins at the game lands parking lot located off Route 271 on the Somerset/Westmoreland County line. Look for the sign. The tour will conclude at Furnace Lane in New Florence. This self-guided, one-way tour spanning across an approximate 7.3-mile stretch of game lands will highlight mountainous terrain and various habitat enhancement projects. Items of interest along the tour include a study area for ruffed grouse, road maintenance and access improvements, forestry projects, remnants of an old iron furnace and more. Game Commission staff will be along the tour route to highlight projects and answer questions.
• State Game Lands 57, Luzerne and Wyoming counties , 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Game Commission personnel will be on hand to explain points of interest, including wildlife habitat-improvement projects. Four-wheel-drive vehicles with high clearance are required for this 30-mile, self-guided driving tour, which will take about three hours to complete. The tour will pass habitat-improvement projects completed by the State Game Lands 57 wildlife habitat crew with help from the National Wild Turkey Federation, Whitetails Unlimited and Ducks Unlimited. Representatives from the Game Commission and conservation organizations will be on hand to explain the projects and answer questions. The route will start at the game lands parking area on Mountain Springs Road just off Route 487. Each vehicle will be provided a map and brief explanation of wildlife habitat management programs being carried out on this impressive tract of public hunting land.

Sunday, Oct. 9

• State Game Lands 12, Bradford County , 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — This tour will highlight habitat enhancements, infrastructure improvements and hunting opportunities. The tour will showcase the accomplishments of Game Commission wildlife habitat crews and dedicated volunteers from several conservation organizations. The 28-mile, self-guided, circular driving tour through the game lands will take about two hours to complete. State Game Lands 12 consists of nearly 24,480 acres in Bradford County. The route will start at the game lands parking lot on top of Wheelerville Mountain on Route 154, just south of Canton. Vehicles with good ground clearance are recommended. The route travels east to the Barclay Cemetery, then down the hill to Laquin before turning west onto the railroad grade to Wheelerville. The tour ends at the intersection with Route 154 in Wheelerville. From there, those on the tour can travel north on Route 154 to Canton, or south to Shunk in Sullivan County. The tour goes by Sunfish Pond County Park, so a picnic lunch may be the order of the day! Those taking the tour will find the local history of the mountain and the Game Commission’s refuge system intriguing. A pocket guide with historical information and photographs will be provided to each vehicle at the start of the tour.
• State Game Lands 26, Bedford County , noon to 3 p.m. — The public is invited to tour this 12,000-acre tract situated in Blue Knob. This driving tour begins off Route 869 near the Bedford/Cambria County line and covers about 7 miles. Participants will find ample opportunity to enjoy the game lands’ history and quality habitat improvements by Game Commission habitat crews in partnership with cooperating organizations, such as the National Wild Turkey Federation. Work by the Game Commission’s forestry staff also will be showcased in the viewing of vast timber production brought forth through timber sales and timber stand improvements. Questions can be directed to the Southcentral Region Office at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD.

Sunday, Oct. 16

• State Game Lands 67, Huntingdon County , noon to 3 p.m. — This tour showcases a 5,700-acre tract near Dudley. The tour begins off Route 913 between Coalmont and Dudley (look for the sign) and covers about 7 miles. Participants will find ample opportunity to enjoy the historical sites, quality habitat improvements conducted by habitat management crews in partnership with cooperating organizations, such as the Huntingdon County Conservation District and the Shoup’s Run Watershed, as well as prescribed fire and quality forest management areas. This tour will be a self-guided driving tour only, as there will be no staff available to lead the excursion as in past years. Information will be provided to each vehicle at the start of the tour to help guide them on their way. Questions can be directed to the Southcentral Region Office at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD.
• State Game Lands 108, Cambria County , 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — This 7.5-mile, self-guided, one-way, driving tour will highlight mountainous terrain and early fall foliage on the Allegheny Front. Items of interest along the tour route include a rehabilitated strip-mined area that has been converted to small-game habitat, where the Game Commission releases pheasants. The area also serves as a study area for grassland nesting birds, including the Henslow’s sparrow, a grassland species of special concern. Endangered northern harriers, hawks and short-eared owls also inhabit the study area. There also are several projects to improve habitat for wildlife along the tour route. Each tour participant will be provided an informational pamphlet about the tour route. The tour begins at the game lands access road three-tenths of a mile north of Frugality, along state Route 53, in White Township. Look for the sign. The tour will conclude on state Route 865, near Blandburg in Reade Township. Game Commission staff will be located along the tour route to highlight projects and to answer questions.
• State Game Lands 311, Elk County , 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — This tract contains nearly 3,800 acres of mountainous and wooded terrain. The elk herd uses this game lands as its primary range. The tour is self-guided with informational stops along the way. The tour will start near the intersection of Front and Walnut streets in Benezette. Questions can be directed to the Northcentral Region Office at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD.
• State Game Lands 110, Berks County , 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — This tour begins at the Mountain Road gate about 5 miles west of Hamburg Borough and ends at the Route 183 gate, 4 miles north of Strausstown. Game Commission personnel will be stationed along the tour route to provide site-specific information and answer questions.
• State Game Lands 210, Dauphin County , 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — This 6-mile tour begins near the intersection of Greenland Road and Berry Mountain Road, about 2 miles south of Williamstown Borough, and proceeding west through the game lands exiting on Powell’s Valley Road. Ongoing extensive wildlife habitat improvement projects will be highlighted. Game Commission personnel will be stationed along the tour route to provide site-specific information and answer questions.

The tours are an opportunity to see how habitat work is being done in game lands across the commonwealth.

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State game lands driving tour schedule for October announced by Pa. Game Commission

• Published: Sep. 23, 2023, 8:00 a.m.

The 2023 Pennsylvania Game Commission state game lands driving tours will be offered on Sundays, Oct. 1, 8 and 15. Shown here vehicles move along the mountaintop road on the annual driving tour through State Game Lands 110 in Berks County. (Marcus Schneck photo, file)

• Deb Kiner | [email protected]

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced the dates for its annual state game lands driving tours.

The tours will be offered on three Sundays in October at eight locations.

The tours are free and will be held rain or shine on Sundays, Oct. 1, 8 and 15, 2023.

“The tours provide a good example of the opportunities available on game lands statewide, while showcasing how habitat work being done on these tracts benefit wildlife,” the Game Commission said in a news release.

Vehicles must be licensed to travel on public roads.

Here is the schedule:

Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - State Game Lands 12, Bradford County. The tour is 28 miles and will take about two hours to complete. The route starts at the game lands parking lot on top of Wheelerville Mountain on state Route 154, just south of Canton. Vehicles with good ground clearance are recommended. The route travels east to the Barclay Cemetery, then down the hill to Laquin before turning west onto the railroad grade to Wheelerville. The tour ends at the intersection with state Route 154 in Wheelerville. From there, those on the tour can travel north on state Route 154 to Canton, or south to Shunk in Sullivan County. The tour goes by Sunfish Pond County Park.

Oct. 8, noon to 3 p.m. - State Game Lands 26, Bedford County, in Blue Knob. The tour begins off Route 869 near the Bedford/Cambria county line and covers approximately 7 miles. This tour features habitat improvements by the Game Commission in partnership with organizations such as the National Wild Turkey Federation. Work by the Game Commission’s forestry staff also will be showcased.

Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., State Game Lands 57, Luzerne and Wyoming counties . Four-wheel-drive vehicles with high clearance are required for this 30-mile tour that will take about three hours. Game Commission staff will be available to talk about points of interest. The tour includes habitat improvement projects completed by Game Commission staff with help from the National Wild Turkey Federation, Whitetails Unlimited and Ducks Unlimited. The route will start at the game lands parking area on Mountain Springs Road just off state Route 487. Each vehicle will be provided with a map and brief explanation of wildlife habitat management programs being carried out there.

Oct. 15, noon to 3 p.m., State Game Lands 67, Huntingdon County. The seven-mile tour begins off Route 913, between Coalmont and Dudley (look for the sign). Habitat improvement projects highlighted include those done in partnership with the Huntingdon County Conservation District and the Shoup’s Run Watershed Association. No staff will be available at this tour but information but will be provided to each vehicle at the start of the tour.

Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., State Game Lands 108, Cambria County. The tour is 7.5 miles that will highlight early fall foliage on the Allegheny Front and the game lands. The tour begins at the game lands access road three-tenths of a mile north of Frugality, along state Route 53, in White Township. Look for the sign. The tour will conclude on state Route 865, near Blandburg in Reade Township. This tour includes a rehabilitated strip-mined area that has been converted to small-game habitat, where the Game Commission releases pheasants. The area also is a study area for grassland nesting birds, including the Henslow’s sparrow, endangered northern harrier hawks and short-eared owls.

Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., State Game Lands 110, Berks County. The tour begins at the Mountain Road gate approximately 5 miles west of Hamburg Borough and ends at the state Route 183 gate, 4 miles north of Strausstown. Game Commission personnel will be stationed along the tour route

Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., State Game Lands 211, Dauphin County. Known as the Stoney Valley Tour, this tour begins at the Ellendale Forge gate, located 6 miles east of Dauphin Borough, along Stoney Valley Road, and ends at the Gold Mine gate. Game Commission personnel will be stationed along the tour route.

Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., State Game Lands 252, Lycoming and Union counties. This tour will focus on the varied habitats, including managed water impoundments, managed dove fields, woodcock management areas and warm-season grasses. The game lands also is home to the remnants of a World War II-era military instillation and a historical town.

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Game lands tours are scheduled

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Again this October, the Pennsylvania Game Commission will be offering a series of nine self-guided driving tours on selected state game lands throughout the state.

The agency suspended these popular autumn tours in 2016 for financial reasons but put them back in place last fall. All tours are free and will be held regardless of the weather. Only vehicles licensed for travel on public roads are permitted on the tours.

I have taken several of these tours in past years and always found them to be a special opportunity to get well into the interior of some of these large game-lands tracts for a firsthand look at some of the habitat improvements and other special projects being conducted on the state game lands. It’s also a wonderful chance to enjoy some spectacular scenery and fall foliage you will be likely to see along the way, so don’t forget to bring a camera. Although the gravel and dirt roads on the routes are good for the most part, vehicles with four-wheel-drive or high ground clearance are recommended to avoid any problems.

Three state game lands tours are scheduled for our region in the coming weeks. The first of those will be this Sunday at the 12,000-acre State Game Lands 26 in Bedford County near Blue Knob from noon to 3 p.m. This 7-mile tour begins off Route 869 near the Bedford/Cambria County line and will feature habitat improvements in partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation and other cooperators. Questions regarding this tour can be directed to the Game Commission’s Southcentral Region Office at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD.

On Sunday, Oct. 16, a 7.5-mile tour of State Game Lands 108 in Cambria County from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be available. This tour begins at the access road, which will be marked with a sign, three-tenths of a mile north of Frugality along state Route 53 in White Township and will end on state Route 865 near Blandburg in Reade Township. Tour participants will receive an informational pamphlet about the tour, and Game Commission staff will be located along the tour route to highlight projects and to answer questions.

State Game Lands 108 features some beautiful mountainous terrain with a rehabilitated strip-mined area that has been converted to small-game habitat.

Also on Oct. 16, there will be a 7-mile tour of the 5,700-acre State Game Lands 67 in Huntingdon County from noon to 3 p.m. A sign along Route 913 between Coalmont and Dudley will mark the beginning of the tour that will feature historical sites, habitat improvements, prescribed fire and quality forest management areas. Information will be provided to each vehicle at the start of the tour, but no Game Commission staff available to lead the tour as in past years. Questions regarding this tour can be directed to the Game Commission’s Southcentral Region Office at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD.

Although not in our region, another tour on Oct. 16 some folks might be interested in will be on the 3,800-acre State Game Lands 311 in Elk County from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This game lands is in the heart of Pennsylvania’s primary elk range and also where the Game Commission’s live elk camera is located. This tour will start near the intersection of Front and Walnut streets in Benezette. Questions can be directed to the Northcentral Region Office at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD.

Our 1.5 million acres of state game lands throughout Pennsylvania are a wonderful resource not only for hunters but also all those who enjoy wildlife and the natural world. State law mandates that the Game Commission use $4.25 from each resident and nonresident adult general hunting license and $2 from each antlerless deer license sold each year specifically for habitat improvement. That money helps to fund many worthwhile projects on state game lands throughout Pennsylvania. These special game lands tours offer all stake holders a chance to see how those hunting license dollars are spent.

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• September 21, 2022

State Game Land Offering Free Tours In October

Pennsylvania Game Commission will begin hosting Pennsylvania state game land tours in October.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE |  Starting Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, the Pennsylvania Game Commission will offer 9 tours of state game lands throughout the state until the final tour, scheduled for October 16. These free tours will be held rain or shine and open only to vehicles licensed for travel on public roads. They are meant to provide examples of the opportunities available on game lands statewide while showcasing how habitat work being done on these tracts benefits wildlife.

The Tour Schedule Includes:

Sunday, Oct. 2

State Game Lands 42, Somerset and Westmoreland counties from 11 AM to 4 PM

• The tour begins at the game lands parking lot located off Route 271 on the Somerset/Westmoreland County line. Look for the sign. The tour will conclude at Furnace Lane in New Florence. This self-guided, one-way tour spanning an approximately 7.3-mile stretch of game lands will highlight mountainous terrain and various habitat enhancement projects. Items of interest along the tour include a study area for ruffed grouse, road maintenance and access improvements, forestry projects, remnants of an old iron furnace, and more. Game Commission staff will be along the tour route to highlight projects and answer questions.

State Game Lands 57, Luzerne and Wyoming counties from 9 AM to 1 PM

• Game Commission personnel will be on hand to explain points of interest, including wildlife habitat improvement projects. Four-wheel-drive vehicles with high clearance are required for this 30-mile, self-guided driving tour, which will take about three hours to complete. The tour will pass habitat-improvement projects completed by the State Game Lands 57 wildlife habitat crew with help from the National Wild Turkey Federation, Whitetails Unlimited, and Ducks Unlimited. Representatives from the Game Commission and conservation organizations will be on hand to explain the projects and answer questions. The route will start at the game lands parking area on Mountain Springs Road just off Route 487. Each vehicle will be provided a map and brief explanation of wildlife habitat management programs being carried out on this impressive tract of public hunting land.

Sunday, Oct. 9

State Game Lands 12, Bradford County from 9 AM to 1 PM 

• This tour will highlight habitat enhancements, infrastructure improvements, and hunting opportunities. The tour will showcase the accomplishments of Game Commission wildlife habitat crews and dedicated volunteers from several conservation organizations. The 28-mile, self-guided, circular driving tour through the game lands will take about two hours to complete. State Game Lands 12 consists of nearly 24,480 acres in Bradford County. The route will start at the game lands parking lot on top of Wheelerville Mountain on Route 154, just south of Canton. Vehicles with good ground clearance are recommended. The route travels east to the Barclay Cemetery, then down the hill to Laquin before turning west onto the railroad grade to Wheelerville. The tour ends at the intersection with Route 154 in Wheelerville. From there, those on the tour can travel north on Route 154 to Canton or south to Shunk in Sullivan County. The tour goes by Sunfish Pond County Park, so a picnic lunch may be the order of the day! Those taking the tour will find the local history of the mountain and the Game Commission’s refuge system intriguing. A pocket guide with historical information and photographs will be provided to each vehicle at the start of the tour.

State Game Lands 26, Bedford County from 12 PM to 3 PM

• The public is invited to tour this 12,000-acre tract situated in Blue Knob. This driving tour begins off Route 869 near the Bedford/Cambria County line and covers about 7 miles. Participants will find ample opportunity to enjoy the game lands’ history and quality habitat improvements by Game Commission habitat crews in partnership with cooperating organizations, such as the National Wild Turkey Federation. Work by the Game Commission’s forestry staff also will be showcased in the viewing of vast timber production brought forth through timber sales and timber stand improvements. Questions can be directed to the Southcentral Region Office at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD.

Sunday, Oct. 16

State Game Lands 67, Huntingdon County from 12 PM to 3 PM

• This tour showcases a 5,700-acre tract near Dudley. The tour begins off Route 913 between Coalmont and Dudley (look for the sign) and covers about 7 miles. Participants will find ample opportunity to enjoy the historical sites, and quality habitat improvements conducted by habitat management crews in partnership with cooperating organizations, such as the Huntingdon County Conservation District and the Shoup’s Run Watershed, as well as prescribed fire and quality forest management areas. This tour will be a self-guided driving tour only, as there will be no staff available to lead the excursion as in past years. Information will be provided to each vehicle at the start of the tour to help guide them on their way. Questions can be directed to the Southcentral Region Office at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD.

State Game Lands 108, Cambria County from 11 AM to 4 PM

• This 7.5-mile, self-guided, one-way, driving tour will highlight mountainous terrain and early fall foliage on the Allegheny Front. Items of interest along the tour route include a rehabilitated strip-mined area that has been converted to small-game habitat, where the Game Commission releases pheasants. The area also serves as a study area for grassland nesting birds, including the Henslow’s sparrow, a grassland species of special concern. Endangered northern harriers, hawks, and short-eared owls also inhabit the study area. There also are several projects to improve the habitat for wildlife along the tour route. Each tour participant will be provided an informational pamphlet about the tour route. The tour begins at the game lands access road three-tenths of a mile north of Frugality, along state Route 53, in White Township. Look for the sign. The tour will conclude on state Route 865, near Blandburg in Reade Township. Game Commission staff will be located along the tour route to highlight projects and answer questions.

State Game Lands 311, Elk County from 9 AM to 1 PM

• This tract contains nearly 3,800 acres of mountainous and wooded terrain. The elk herd uses this game land as its primary range. The tour is self-guided with informational stops along the way. The tour will start near the intersection of Front and Walnut streets in Benezette. Questions can be directed to the Northcentral Region Office at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD.

State Game Lands 110, Berks County from 9 AM to 3 PM 

• This tour begins at the Mountain Road gate about 5 miles west of Hamburg Borough and ends at the Route 183 gate, 4 miles north of Strausstown. Game Commission personnel will be stationed along the tour route to provide site-specific information and answer questions.

State Game Lands 210, Dauphin County from 9 AM to 3 PM

• This 6-mile tour begins near the intersection of Greenland Road and Berry Mountain Road, about 2 miles south of Williamstown Borough, and proceeds west through the game lands exiting on Powell’s Valley Road. Ongoing extensive wildlife habitat improvement projects will be highlighted. Game Commission personnel will be stationed along the tour route to provide site-specific information and answer questions.

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Driving tour of state game land in Berks set for October

• Sep 16, 2019
• Sep 16, 2019 Updated Sep 30, 2019

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is once again offering an opportunity for the public to get a unique view of its state game lands.

The commission's Berks County-based southeast region office announced Monday that it will offer a free tour of State Game Land 110, which is located along the Blue Mountain range in Berks and Schuylkill counties.

From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on October 20, the public can drive along a trail through some of the 10,130 acres, which is home to a range of wild animals, including deer, black bears, coyotes, foxes, and turkeys.

"State game land tours provide a great opportunity for the public to see first-hand how the Game Commission is effectively managing these valuable lands," said Bruce Metz, the region's director.

The tour begins at the Mountain Road gate in Tilden Township, approximately five miles west of Hamburg, and ends at the Route 183 gate, four miles north of Strausstown.

Game commission personnel will be stationed along the tour route to provide site-specific information and answer questions.

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State game lands driving tour schedule for October announced

• By MARCUS SCHNECK pennlive.com (TNS)
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The Pennsylvania Game Commission has released its schedule of driving tours through the interiors of nine state game lands for Sundays, October 2, 9 and 16.

The popular Stony Valley drive through State Game Lands 211 in Dauphin and Lebanon counties is not on the schedule for 2022.

Here’s the schedule.

— State Game Lands 42, Somerset and Westmoreland counties, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, October 2. The 7.3-mile, one-way tour will include a study area for ruffed grouse, road maintenance and access improvements, forestry projects and remnants of an old iron furnace and more. Commission staff will be along the tour route to highlight projects and answer questions. The tour begins at the state game lands parking lot off Route 271 on the Somerset/Westmoreland county line.

— State Game Lands 57, Luzerne and Wyoming counties, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, October 2. Four-wheel-drive vehicles with high clearance are required for the 30-mile, self-guided driving tour, which will pass habitat-improvement projects. Representatives from the commission and conservation organizations will be on hand to explain the projects and answer questions. The route will start at the state game lands parking area on Mountain Springs Road just off Route 487. Each vehicle will be provided a map and brief explanation of wildlife habitat management programs being conducted.

— State Game Lands 12, Bradford County, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, October 9. Vehicles with good ground clearance are recommended. The 28-mile, self-guided, circular driving tour will start at the state game lands parking lot on top of Wheelerville Mountain on Route 154, just south of Canton. A pocket guide with historical information and photographs will be provided to each vehicle at the start of the tour.

— State Game Lands 26, Bedford County, noon to 3 p.m., Sunday, October 9. The 7-mile driving tour begins off Route 869 near the Bedford/Cambria county line. Habitat work by commission habitat crews and conservation organizations and commission forestry staff will be showcased in vast timber production through timber sales and timber stand improvements.

— State Game Lands 67, Huntingdon County, noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 16. The 7-mile tour will highlight historical sites, habitat improvements conducted by habitat management crews in partnership with cooperating organizations, prescribed fire and quality forest management areas. The tour will be a self-guided driving tour only, as there will be no staff available to lead the excursion as in past years. Information will be provided to each vehicle at the start of the tour to help guide them. The tour begins off Route 913 between Coalmont and Dudley.

— State Game Lands 108, Cambria County, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, October 16. The 7.5-mile, self-guided, one-way, driving tour will highlight a rehabilitated strip-mined area that has been converted to small-game habitat. The area also serves as a study area for grassland nesting birds, including the Henslow’s sparrow, a grassland species of special concern. Endangered northern harriers, hawks and short-eared owls also inhabit the study area. There also are several other projects to improve habitat for wildlife along the tour route. Each tour participant will be provided an informational pamphlet about the tour route. The tour begins at the state game lands access road off Route 53 three-tenths of a mile north of Frugality. Commission staff will be located along the tour route to highlight projects and answer questions.

— State Game Lands 311, Elk County, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, October 16. The Pennsylvania elk herd uses this state game lands as its primary range. The tour is self-guided with informational stops along the way. It will start near the intersection of Front and Walnut streets in Benezette.

— State Game Lands 110, Berks County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, October 16. The tour begins at the Mountain Road state game lands gate about 5 miles west of Hamburg and ends at the Route 183 gate, 4 miles north of Strausstown. Game Commission personnel will be stationed along the tour route to provide site-specific information and answer questions.

— State Game Lands 210, Dauphin County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, October 16. The 6-mile tour begins near the intersection of Greenland Road and Berry Mountain Road, about 2 miles south of Williamstown, proceeds west through the state game lands and exits on Powell’s Valley Road. Ongoing wildlife habitat improvement projects will be highlighted. Game Commission personnel will be stationed along the tour route to provide site-specific information and answer questions.

All tours are free, held rain or shine and open only to vehicles licensed for travel on public roads.

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Bartlett Mountain at State Game Lands 57 near Forkston, Pennsylvania is a strenuous 8.3-mile out-and-back off-trail hike that leads to a 20-foot tall waterfall, White Brook Falls, and summits Bartlett Mountain where large outcroppings of bedrock (aka the " Bartlett Balds ") create unique ecosystems and landscapes. Private Property Note that this hike crosses private property, not on purpose but by accident. The signage in the eastern section of SGL 57, near White Brook, is lacking and leaves the woods up to the interpretation of the hiker, which is not easy. I ( Admin ) plan to hike this again, bypassing all section of private land, but please be aware of where the private land is and how to avoid it! Hike Description This hike begins along State Route 3001 in Forkston, just south of White Brook Lane at a large parking turnout for State Game Lands 57 and there is no trail that leads in - hikers will begin their off-trail adventure here. Hikers will head due-west into a large field, passing an old stone wall along the way. On our hike we went into the northern-most section of the field where a small path (likely created by deer) led west. Eventually, we left the field and went north slightly to reach yet another rock wall in the woods which can be found several-hundred feet south of White Brook Lane. Here, the State Game Lands boundary follows this rock wall, passing two houses (camps) which have their own fencing setup. Just beyond the two houses is where the private property becomes a bit tricky. There's a private shooting range to the north, which we ultimately walked directly through (like dummies) to reach White Brook, but hikers should notice an old "road" (likely an old logging grade) that runs west - hike this road instead of following the recording to avoid the private land! Reaching White Brook Falls - Mile 0.85 Once hikers are in White Brook (assuming the water level is low), the hike upstream is not very difficult, but you'll pass blowdown trees and other obstacles to finally reach the 20-foot tall White Brook Falls around mile 0.85. The waterfall cascades down the bedrock between a narrow cut-out in the rock to a small pool below, for a total height of about 20-feet tall. Hikers will want to enjoy White Brook Falls as long as they can because despite the "Bartlett Balds", the top of the mountain does not have any views or much water. Logging Grade Trail Ascent - Mile 1.15 After visiting White Brook Falls, you'll hike back downstream to reach a rocky path that leads uphill. This rocky path looks like a creek bed - and likely is during snow melt season in early Spring. This is where the hike becomes a lot more difficult as the trail makes its way up the mountain following mostly-unmarked turns, so keep note. The uphill hike begins around mile 1.15. Hairpin Right-Hand Turn - Mile 1.6 Around mile 1.6, hikers will reach a junction with the old logging road where it hits a sharp right-hand turn. Take this turn to continue up Bartlett Mountain. Hairpin Left-Hand Turn - Mile 1.75 Around mile 1.75, hikers will reach a junction with a sharp left-hand turn. As of August 2022, there were very faint turquoise blazes that marked a turn, but they were barely visible. Keep Left - Mile 2 Around mile 2, hikers will want to keep left (head straight) at another trail junction. This is important to note for the hike down. White Brook Creek Crossing - Mile 2.4 Around mile 2.4, hikers will reach another turn in the trail with, what looks like, several directions to go. Simply cross White Brook at the widest crossing that looks like an old logging road - this is your turn. The trail will then slowly make its way around another bend in the mountain before heading up the mountain to a private property marker - a bike in a tree. Bike In a Tree - Mile 3 Around mile 3, hikers will reach a bike that was lodged in between a split growth in a large tree. After our hike, I ( Admin ) overlaid the trail on the State Game Lands 57 map and it appears as though this long-abandoned mountain bike is actually a private property marker! Despite there being no posted signs here, this bike seems to indicate a property line. From here, the easiest way to continue up the mountain is by following the path as it runs along White Brook before reaching the next junction. Junction at the Top of White Brook - Mile 3.05 Take a left-hand turn once you reach the top of White Brook, just a few hundred yards uphill from the bike in the tree. Immediately after that, stay left again to continue hiking toward the Bartlett Balds. Stay on this trail as it leads through fern-filled woods on the last ascent to the bedrock balds area. Bedrock Junction - Mile 3.4 Around mile 3.4, hikers will reach the first bedrock outcropping, located directly on the path that led up the mountain, which also denotes the "top" of Bartlett Mountain. At this junction is where three paths diverge and this can get confusing. The two southern paths lead to a scenic rocky outcropping with blueberry and teaberry bushes and then eventually head south along the mountain top. The path that heads west from here leads to the much larger Bartlett Balds outcropping area, but this track ends several hundred feet before reaching that area, due to our lack of understanding / cell service at the time. This is also where the hike becomes extremely confusing because most of the woods atop Bartlett Mountain all look the same. Depending on where you venture-off from, hikers will likely need to bushwhack through thick forests to reach the best sections of the Bartlett Balds . Bushwhacking Bartlett Balds - Miles 3.4 to 5.5 This GPS track includes several off-trail bushwhacks that lead to rocky outcroppings within the Bartlett Balds. Because of this, it's recommended to always use an offline mapping tool / app / device when hiking here to ensure you do not get lost! Please note that during our hike, we found several rocky outcroppings in the Bartlett Balds, but we did not find the largest open areas as bushwhacking to them was not easy without cell service or satellite images to guide us. The track provided, including loops and out-and-back walks, was due to us trying to find the largest rock outcroppings with deep cuts / ledges in them; however, we mostly found very-flat bedrock outcroppings instead which were interesting in their own right as these areas create unique ecosystems. We bushwhacked, followed the defined paths, and meandered around the bedrock outcroppings of the Bartlett Balds from miles 3.4 to 5.5 before heading back down the mountain. Hiking Out Hikers should be aware that hiking out is not easy unless you're good at making mental maps about which turn to take, or if you take pictures on the way up to help plan the hike down. It's best to note each turn on your hike up to ensure a safe hike down - or simply track your hike using an offline mapping tool. Warnings Off-Trail Bushwhacking: This hike requires a lot of off-trail hiking and bushwhacking, not just to reach the top of Bartlett Mountain, but to also reach the different sections of the rocky outcroppings known as the Bartlett Balds. Combined with a lack of cell service, this hike can be very dangerous and should only be attempted by experienced hikers that use offline tracking apps and/or devices to ensure their safety. No cell service: This hike has virtually no cell service (Verizon) for the entire hike. I ( Admin ) was able to snag a scrap of 1x service, enough to send a text, but never receive one. Including the 5-hour hike and drive time, I was without cell service for a good 7-hours for this hike. Lack of Summer water: During the Summer, there's not much water along this hike except for in small sections within White Brook. The top of Bartlett Mountain has some swampy areas, but there's not much moving water, thus hikers should pack-in all of the water they plan to use instead. I (Admin) went through just under 64oz of water for this hike. Timber Rattlesnakes: North-central Pennsylvania is home to the Timber Rattlesnake, which often lives in rocky outcroppings. While we did not see any rattlers on this hike, it's not uncommon to find them in areas like this, so be on the lookout and don't step on any. Private Property: This hike passes through some small sections of private property, by accident. Please note where the boundaries lie before hiking this to try and avoid them; however, it seems the land owners who own parts of White Brook seem to know hunters and hikers have a difficult time navigating these woods due to the lack of posted signs; however, they do exist closer to White Brook Lane. Spiders: We found a crazy amount of fairly-large spiders along this hike and one of us even got bit! Watch your face as you walk through endless spiderwebs which often house brightly-colored yellow/red/black spiders.

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White brook falls, approx. 20-feet tall.

Rocky "path" leads up Barlett Mountain from White Brook

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1st bedrock outcropping atop Bartlett Mountain (with trail junctions)

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Game land tours are available.

Roll the windows down, enjoy the scenery and breathe in the fresh air.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s driving tours through state game lands are just up the road.

Eight tours are scheduled throughout the state in 2023, the first of which will be held Sunday, Oct. 1. Other tours will be held on Sunday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 15.

The tours provide a good example of the opportunities available on game lands statewide, while showcasing how habitat work being done on these tracts benefit wildlife.

All tours are free, held rain or shine and open only to vehicles licensed for travel on public roads.

The tour schedule follows:

Sunday, Oct. 1

· State Game Lands 12, Bradford County, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – This tour will highlight habitat enhancements, infrastructure improvements and hunting opportunities. The tour will showcase what Game Commission wildlife habitat crews, as well as dedicated volunteers from several conservation organizations, have accomplished on public land. The 28-mile, self-guided, circular driving tour through State Game Lands 12 will take about two hours to complete. State Game Lands 12 consists of nearly 24,480 acres in Bradford County. The route will start at the game lands parking lot on top of Wheelerville Mountain on state Route 154, just south of Canton. Vehicles with good ground clearance are recommended. The route travels east to the Barclay Cemetery, then down the hill to Laquin before turning west onto the railroad grade to Wheelerville. The tour ends at the intersection with state Route 154 in Wheelerville. From there, those on the tour can travel north on state Route 154 to Canton, or south to Shunk in Sullivan County. The tour goes by Sunfish Pond County Park, so a picnic lunch may be the order of the day! Those taking the tour will find the local history of the mountain and the Game Commission’s refuge system intriguing. A pocket guide with historical information and photographs will be provided to each vehicle at the start of the tour.

Sunday, Oct. 8

· State Game Lands 26, Bedford County, Noon to 3 p.m. – The public is invited to tour State Game Lands 26, a 12,000-acre tract situated in Blue Knob. The tour begins off Route 869 near the Bedford/Cambria county line and covers approximately 7 miles. Participants will find ample opportunity to enjoy the historical aspects of the game lands and the quality habitat improvements conducted by Pennsylvania Game Commission habitat crews in partnership with cooperating organizations such as the National Wild Turkey Federation. Work by the Game Commission’s forestry staff also will be showcased through the viewing of vast timber production brought forth through timber sales and timber stand improvements.

· State Game Lands 57, Luzerne and Wyoming counties, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Game Commission personnel will be on hand to explain points of interest, including wildlife habitat-improvement projects. Four-wheel-drive vehicles with high clearance are required for this 30-mile, self-guided driving tour and it will take about three hours to complete. The tour will pass habitat-improvement projects completed by the State Game Lands 57 wildlife habitat crew with help from the National Wild Turkey Federation, Whitetails Unlimited and Ducks Unlimited. Representatives from the Game Commission and conservation organizations will be on hand to explain the projects and answer questions. The route will start at the game lands parking area on Mountain Springs Road just off state Route 487. Each vehicle will be provided with a map and brief explanation of wildlife habitat management programs being carried out on this magnificent tract of public hunting land.

Sunday, Oct. 15

· State Game Lands 67, Huntingdon County, Noon to 3 p.m. – This driving tour of a 5,700-acre tract begins off Route 913, between Coalmont and Dudley (look for the sign) and covers approximately 7 miles. Participants will find ample opportunity to enjoy the historical sites, quality habitat improvements conducted by Game Commission habitat crews in partnership with cooperating organizations such as the Huntingdon County Conservation District and the Shoup’s Run Watershed Association, as well as controlled-burn and quality forest management areas. This tour will be a self-guided driving tour only, as there will be no staff available to lead the excursion as in past years. Information will be provided to each vehicle at the start of the tour to help guide them on their way.

· State Game Lands 108, Cambria County, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – This tour will be a 7.5-mile, self-guided, one-way, driving tour and will highlight mountainous terrain and early fall foliage on the Allegheny Front and this 23,086-acre game lands. The tour begins at the game lands access road three-tenths of a mile north of Frugality, along state Route 53, in White Township. Look for the sign. The tour will conclude on state Route 865, near Blandburg in Reade Township. Items of interest along the tour route include a rehabilitated strip-mined area that has been converted to small-game habitat, where the Game Commission releases pheasants. The area also serves as a study area for grassland nesting birds, including the Henslow’s sparrow, a grassland species of special concern. Endangered northern harrier hawks and short-eared owls also inhabit the study area. There are also several forestry projects to improve habitat for wildlife, new road maintenance projects to improve access, and herbaceous openings that have been planted to provide food for wildlife along the tour route.

· State Game Lands 110, Berks County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – This tour begins at the Mountain Road gate approximately 5 miles west of Hamburg Borough and ends at the state Route 183 gate, 4 miles north of Strausstown. Game Commission personnel will be stationed along the tour route to provide site-specific information and answer questions.

· State Game Lands 211, Dauphin County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Known as the Stoney Valley Tour, this tour begins at the Ellendale Forge gate, located 6 miles east of Dauphin Borough, along Stoney Valley Road, and ends at the Gold Mine gate. Game Commission personnel will be stationed along the tour route to provide site-specific information and answer questions.

· State Game Lands 252, Lycoming and Union counties, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – This tour primarily will focus on the varied habitats this game lands has to offer, including managed water impoundments, managed dove fields, woodcock management areas, warm-season grasses and old field management areas. Additionally, the game lands is home to the remnants of a World War II-era military instillation and a historical town.

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PGC: State Game land tours slated for October

HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania’s state game lands really are something to see.

Want to find out? Take one of the tours the Pennsylvania Game Commission is holding in October.

Nine tours are scheduled throughout the state, the first of which will be held Sunday, Oct. 2. More tours are planned each Sunday through Oct. 16.

The tours provide a good example of the opportunities available on game lands statewide, while showcasing how habitat work being done on these tracts benefit wildlife.

All tours are free, held rain or shine and open only to vehicles licensed for travel on public roads.

The tour schedule follows:

Sunday, Oct. 2

• State Game Lands 42, Somerset and Westmoreland counties , 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — The tour begins at the game lands parking lot located off Route 271 on the Somerset/Westmoreland County line. Look for the sign. The tour will conclude at Furnace Lane in New Florence. This self-guided, one-way tour spanning across an approximate 7.3-mile stretch of game lands will highlight mountainous terrain and various habitat enhancement projects. Items of interest along the tour include a study area for ruffed grouse, road maintenance and access improvements, forestry projects, remnants of an old iron furnace and more. Game Commission staff will be along the tour route to highlight projects and answer questions.
• State Game Lands 57, Luzerne and Wyoming counties , 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Game Commission personnel will be on hand to explain points of interest, including wildlife habitat-improvement projects. Four-wheel-drive vehicles with high clearance are required for this 30-mile, self-guided driving tour, which will take about three hours to complete. The tour will pass habitat-improvement projects completed by the State Game Lands 57 wildlife habitat crew with help from the National Wild Turkey Federation, Whitetails Unlimited and Ducks Unlimited. Representatives from the Game Commission and conservation organizations will be on hand to explain the projects and answer questions. The route will start at the game lands parking area on Mountain Springs Road just off Route 487. Each vehicle will be provided a map and brief explanation of wildlife habitat management programs being carried out on this impressive tract of public hunting land.

Sunday, Oct. 9

• State Game Lands 12, Bradford County , 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — This tour will highlight habitat enhancements, infrastructure improvements and hunting opportunities. The tour will showcase the accomplishments of Game Commission wildlife habitat crews and dedicated volunteers from several conservation organizations. The 28-mile, self-guided, circular driving tour through the game lands will take about two hours to complete. State Game Lands 12 consists of nearly 24,480 acres in Bradford County. The route will start at the game lands parking lot on top of Wheelerville Mountain on Route 154, just south of Canton. Vehicles with good ground clearance are recommended. The route travels east to the Barclay Cemetery, then down the hill to Laquin before turning west onto the railroad grade to Wheelerville. The tour ends at the intersection with Route 154 in Wheelerville. From there, those on the tour can travel north on Route 154 to Canton, or south to Shunk in Sullivan County. The tour goes by Sunfish Pond County Park, so a picnic lunch may be the order of the day! Those taking the tour will find the local history of the mountain and the Game Commission’s refuge system intriguing. A pocket guide with historical information and photographs will be provided to each vehicle at the start of the tour.
• State Game Lands 26, Bedford County , noon to 3 p.m. — The public is invited to tour this 12,000-acre tract situated in Blue Knob. This driving tour begins off Route 869 near the Bedford/Cambria County line and covers about 7 miles. Participants will find ample opportunity to enjoy the game lands’ history and quality habitat improvements by Game Commission habitat crews in partnership with cooperating organizations, such as the National Wild Turkey Federation. Work by the Game Commission’s forestry staff also will be showcased in the viewing of vast timber production brought forth through timber sales and timber stand improvements. Questions can be directed to the Southcentral Region Office at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD.

Sunday, Oct. 16

• State Game Lands 67, Huntingdon County , noon to 3 p.m. — This tour showcases a 5,700-acre tract near Dudley. The tour begins off Route 913 between Coalmont and Dudley (look for the sign) and covers about 7 miles. Participants will find ample opportunity to enjoy the historical sites, quality habitat improvements conducted by habitat management crews in partnership with cooperating organizations, such as the Huntingdon County Conservation District and the Shoup’s Run Watershed, as well as prescribed fire and quality forest management areas. This tour will be a self-guided driving tour only, as there will be no staff available to lead the excursion as in past years. Information will be provided to each vehicle at the start of the tour to help guide them on their way. Questions can be directed to the Southcentral Region Office at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD.
• State Game Lands 108, Cambria County , 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — This 7.5-mile, self-guided, one-way, driving tour will highlight mountainous terrain and early fall foliage on the Allegheny Front. Items of interest along the tour route include a rehabilitated strip-mined area that has been converted to small-game habitat, where the Game Commission releases pheasants. The area also serves as a study area for grassland nesting birds, including the Henslow’s sparrow, a grassland species of special concern. Endangered northern harriers, hawks and short-eared owls also inhabit the study area. There also are several projects to improve habitat for wildlife along the tour route. Each tour participant will be provided an informational pamphlet about the tour route. The tour begins at the game lands access road three-tenths of a mile north of Frugality, along state Route 53, in White Township. Look for the sign. The tour will conclude on state Route 865, near Blandburg in Reade Township. Game Commission staff will be located along the tour route to highlight projects and to answer questions.
• State Game Lands 311, Elk County , 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — This tract contains nearly 3,800 acres of mountainous and wooded terrain. The elk herd uses this game lands as its primary range. The tour is self-guided with informational stops along the way. The tour will start near the intersection of Front and Walnut streets in Benezette. Questions can be directed to the Northcentral Region Office at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD.
• State Game Lands 110, Berks County , 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — This tour begins at the Mountain Road gate about 5 miles west of Hamburg Borough and ends at the Route 183 gate, 4 miles north of Strausstown. Game Commission personnel will be stationed along the tour route to provide site-specific information and answer questions.
• State Game Lands 210, Dauphin County , 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — This 6-mile tour begins near the intersection of Greenland Road and Berry Mountain Road, about 2 miles south of Williamstown Borough, and proceeding west through the game lands exiting on Powell’s Valley Road. Ongoing extensive wildlife habitat improvement projects will be highlighted. Game Commission personnel will be stationed along the tour route to provide site-specific information and answer questions.

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These two game lands are obviously very large. I was wondering what the success rate is like is on the two parcels. I want to hear everyone’s success stories!  

Put the time in and you’ll kill deer, scout scout scout, Oh and don’t go in there without a bear tag. SGL 66 is right there also.  

A lot of bear?  

On 13? Low. Very low  

That’s what I’m hearing, do you hunt game lands in Sullivan county, saw ur bio haha.  

There's a whole thread on this area ... a few commenters who spend ALOT of time on those lands. Its a lot to read through, but if you do, I'm sure you'll find some good nuggets of information. I've seen you've posted quite a bit since joining and live/hunt in the SE region. You can certainly kill a deer down here before spending the gas $$ heading north it just takes some work. You'll have to put the work in up there too, and the gas $$.  

Ya I’ve become up obsessed with this forum hahaha. Hopefully the novelty will ware off. I also have always just scouted in person but until then I want to do as much research as I can until I pick a spot to go. I usually get 3 or 4 doe down here and on a good year a nice buck. I’ll definitely still hunt down here yet I’ve really fallen in love with the mountains since I went Turkey hunting for the first time.  

Have a good compass as stated or GPS and go back in far. Lots of land that if you go in far enough, you won't see others but it is easy to get lost if you don't have your bearings. Scouting is key to your success with these plots of land as there are decent sized deer and bear in there if the mast crop fares well. Dont be afraid to put many miles on your boots while scouting. Definitely search other threads in the forum for the SGLs you're looking for since many have been talked about extensively over past years that can give some insight.  

SGL 13 is 50,000+ acres and most of it is mature forest. There are deer but they are spread out. I hunt SGL13 every year for bear and deer and have since 1984. A lot of days where I didn't see one deer. But...there are some giants in there. If you do a search for Lugnut, that was a buck that bedded on SGL 13. I followed him for 5 or 6 years until one of my friends finally got him. As for bears, there are tons of them. We got 5 in 9 years and we don't even hunt them. All of them were incidental while deer hunting. I'd say we identify 12-15 different bears on our trail cams every year.  

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No Stony Valley state game lands tour this year: Pa. Game Commission

• Published: Sep. 16, 2022, 5:00 a.m.

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The widely popular driving tour through Stony Valley (State Game Lands 211) is not on the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s schedule of state game lands tours for 2022.

“The Stony Valley tour will not be conducted this year. There will be a tour of SGL 210 instead to showcase the extensive habitat work there,” explained Travis Lau, communications director for the commission.

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