​ Learn to Hunt Program

The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Learn to Hunt Program is designed to help individuals of all ages become successful hunters. Participants will learn about game animal behavior, habitat preferences, choosing a firearm, preparing wild game meat for the table, and more. On your outdoor journey, the Pennsylvania Game Commission can help you Learn to Hunt.

This fall the Game Commission will be offering three different online programs to help get you started squirrel, pheasant, or archery deer hunting. Each program is approximately 45 minutes in length and concludes with question and answer session. Each program is recorded and will be sent to registrants via email afterwards. *Registration, see below, is required to participate live.

Past Webinars:

LEARN TO HUNT: WATERFOWL – Part 2: Ducks
Are you interested in hunting ducks this fall?
This hour-long VIRTUAL program will help you get stared hunting ducks! Participants will learn about scouting, hunting regulations, identification tips, decoy set-ups, hunting tactics, field dressing, prepping game for the table and so much more! The presentation will be followed by a short Q&A session where participants can ask questions.

LEARN TO HUNT: WATERFOWL – Part 1: Canada Geese
Want to hunt waterfowl but don't know where to start?
This hour-long VIRTUAL program will help you get started hunting Canada geese this fall! Participants will learn about scouting, hunting regulations, identification tips, equipment, hunting tactics, field dressing, prepping game for the table and so much more! The presentation will be followed by a short Q&A session where participants can ask questions.

WATCH HERE: Youtube

LEARN TO HUNT: DEER WITH FIREARMS
Want to get started hunting? Deer rifle season is a great place to start! Join us online for an hour-long presentation covering licensing, rifle and ammunition selection, antler restrictions, hunting gear, and more! The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session to get you all the information you need before going afield this fall. 

WATCH HERE: YouTube

Want to chase some roosters? This 2-hour webinar will cover the basics of pheasant hunting in Pennsylvania. Participants will learn where to, equipment needed to, and tactics to safely hunt pheasants in Pennsylvania.

WATCH HERE: YouTube

This two-part webinar will help new bow hunters develop the skills necessary to be successful this fall, with information on deer behavior, selecting a stand, shot placement, preparing for the hunt, and much more.

WATCH HERE: YouTube – Part 1

WATCH HERE: YouTube - Part 2