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Pennsylvania State Game Lands

The Pennsylvania State Game Lands (SGL) are lands managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) for hunting, trapping, and fishing. These lands, often not usable for farming or development, are donated to the PGC or purchased by the PGC with hunting license money. The Pennsylvania Game Commission runs a monthly publication called the Pennsylvania Game News. This publication features financial and legislative updates from the PGC, stories, and monthly Field Notes submitted by the Wildlife Conservation Officers of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. History Wild game animals have been hunted for thousands of years in what is now Pennsylvania, first by the Indigenous peoples of the Americas, later by Europeans. Until the arrival of Europeans, such hunting was not recreational, but exclusively for the purpose of food. By 1890 game had practically disappeared from Pennsylvania. That year, John M. Phillips and other sportsmen, recognizing the scarcity of game, formed the Pennsylvania Sportsmen's Association so that they could press the state government for protection of wildlife. This resulted in the formation of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. New game laws were enacted by the General Assembly in 1897 to protect populations of deer, elk, waterfowl and game birds. The Commission appointed the first game protectors and empowered constables to enforce the new laws. Game Commissioner Joseph Kalbus remarked that Pennsylvania hunters, "appeared to think they had...an inherent right to destroy game and birds at pleasure." Pennsylvanians, like other Americans resisted efforts to limit hunting to protect the game. In 1906 alone, fourteen protectors were shot at and three were killed. In 1905 Governor Samuel Pennypacker authorized the Commission to establish 'game preserves' in state forests to protect deer, Wild turkey, Grouse, Woodcock, and other animals. The first was on 2,000 acres (810 ha) in Clinton County. In 1913, by act of the General Assembly, passing the Resident Hunter's License Law, the Commission began to charge one dollar for each hunting license, which provided funding to purchase additional lands for hunting. The Commonwealth had twenty game preserves but the game population was still extremely low, so Pennsylvania restocked the Game Lands with game from other states and Canada. Today, the Commission has set aside almost 1.5 million acres (610 thousand hectares) as State Game Lands. List of State Game Lands For Game Lands containing more than one parcel, coordinate given is for a point central to the array of parcels. Some quantities shown are deeded acreage, some are calculated acreage. See also Pennsylvania State Game Lands reserves References External links Official Pennsylvania State Game Lands website| Pennsylvania Game Commission website Archived June 27, 2009, at the Wayback Machine HuntingPA.com: Searchable database of State Game Lands by number and by county
Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 137

The Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 137 are Pennsylvania State Game Lands in Armstrong County in Pennsylvania in the United States providing hunting, bird watching, and other activities. Geography SGL 137 consists of a single parcel located in Mahoning Township. It lies in the watershed of Redbank Creek and Mahoning Creek, both draining to the Allegheny River, part of the Ohio River watershed. Nearby communities include the boroughs of New Bethlehem and South Bethlehem and the populated places Climax, Cottage Hill, Distant, Fairmount City, and Saint Charles. The highway carrying Pennsylvania Route 28 and Pennsylvania Route 66 passes through the Game Lands, Pennsylvania Route 861 runs north of the Game Lands. Statistics SGL 137 was entered into the Geographic Names Information System on 2 August 1979 as identification number 1188446, its elevation is listed as 1,384 feet (422 m). Elevations range from 1,120 feet (340 m) to 1,591 feet (485 m). It consists of 1,134.79 acres (459.23 ha) in one parcel. Biology Hunting and furtaking species include bear (Ursus americanus), Bobcat (Lynx rufus), Coyote (Canis latrans), deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), Red fox (Vulpes vulpes), grouse (Bonasa umbellus), mink (Neovison vison), Raccoon (Procyoon lotor), squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), and turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). The habitat management goal of SGL 137 is to favor requirements for deer and grouse, which coincides with the non-game focus for aspen stands, interior forest conditions as well as forested riparian areas. See also Pennsylvania State Game Lands Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 105, also located in Armstrong County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 247, also located in Armstrong County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 259, also located in Armstrong County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 287, also located in Armstrong County References
Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 148

The Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 148 are Pennsylvania State Game Lands in Lawrence and Beaver Counties in Pennsylvania in the United States providing hunting, bird watching, cross-country skiing, and other activities. Geography The Game Lands consists of two parcels located just a few miles west of Ellwood City. Located in New Beaver borough and Wayne Township in Lawrence County, with a small portion in the borough of Big Beaver in Beaver County. Other nearby populated places are Chewton, Coverdale, Possum Hollow, and Wampum. Statistics SGL 148 consists of approximately 575 acres (233 ha) in two parcels and was entered into the Geographic Names Information System as identification number 1188452 on 2 August 1979; its elevation is listed as 1,234 feet (376 m).It falls within the 16157 United States Postal Service zip code. Biology Game Lands 148 is 95% forested with most of the forest cover red oak (Quercus) along with aspen (Populus tremuloides), beech (Fagus), black cherry (Prunus serotina), maple (Acer), spruce (Picea), and tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera). Fur and game includes coyote (Canis latrans), white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), red fox (Vulpes Vulpes), ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus), pheasant (Phasianus cochicus), raccoon (Procyon lotor), gray squirrel, (Sciurus carolinensis), and wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). See also Pennsylvania State Game Lands Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 173, also located in Beaver County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 189, also located in Beaver County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 285, also located in Beaver County References
Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 173

The Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 148 are Pennsylvania State Game Lands in Beaver County in Pennsylvania in the United States providing hunting, hiking, bird watching, wildlife photography and other activities. Geography Most of the Game Lands is located in Ohioville Borough with a small portion of the eastern end located in Industry Borough. Other nearby communities are Glasgow, Midland and Shippingport Boroughs, and populated places Fairview, Five Points, and Smiths Ferry. Statistics SGL 173 consists of 1,063 acres (430 ha) in one parcel and was entered into the Geographic Names Information System as identification number 1205937 on 1 November 1989; its elevation is listed as 1,207 feet (368 m). It falls within the 15052 United States Postal Service zip code. Biology Game Lands 173 offers hunting and furtaking for beaver (Castor canadensis), Coyote (Canis latrans), White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), Red fox (Vulpes Vulpes), Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus), mink (Neovison vison), Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus), Raccoon (Procyon lotor), squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) and possibly Bobcat (Lynx rufus). Non-game birds of special concern in SGL 173 are Scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea), Cerulean warbler (Setophaga cerulean), and Kentucky warbler (Geothlypis Formosa). See also Pennsylvania State Game Lands Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 148, also located in Beaver County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 189, also located in Beaver County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 285, also located in Beaver County References
Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 189

The Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 189 are Pennsylvania State Game Lands in Beaver County in Pennsylvania in the United States providing hunting, bird watching, cross-country skiing, and other activities. Geography SGL 189 consists of two parcels. The larger parcel is located partially in Hanover Township and partially in Independence Township. The smaller parcel, 6.2 acres (2.5 ha) in extant is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) west of the main parcel, located adjacent to the western edge of Raccoon Creek State Park also in Hanover Township. The Game Lands falls within the Raccoon Creek watershed which is part of the Ohio River watershed. U.S. Route 30 passes along the southwest border of the main parcel and Pennsylvania Route 168 passes within 0.5 miles (0.80 km) of the small parcel. Statistics SGL 189 consists of 415.3 acres (168.1 ha) in two parcels and was entered into the Geographic Names Information System as identification number 1212723 on 2 November 1979; its elevation is listed as 1,220 feet (370 m). It falls within the 15026 United States Postal Service zip code. Biology Game Lands 189 is 94% forested, the topography is rolling, elevations range from 920 feet (280 m) to 1,220 feet (370 m) and tends toward steeper around the streams. Hunting and furtaking species include coyote (Canis latrans), white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), red fox (Vulpes Vulpes), ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus), mink (Neovison vison), muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus), Ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), raccoon (Procyon lotor), gray squirrel, (Sciurus carolinensis), wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). An occasional bear (Ursus americanus) has been seen in the area. See also Pennsylvania State Game Lands Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 148, also located in Beaver County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 173, also located in Beaver County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 285, also located in Beaver County References
Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 203

The Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 203 are Pennsylvania State Game Lands located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in the United States. Geography The Game Lands consists of 1,245.8 acres (504.2 ha) in two parcels located approximately 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Pittsburgh. The larger parcel is located in Franklin Park and Marshall Township. The smaller parcel is located in Springdale Township. The western parcel falls within the East Branch Big Sewickley Creek watershed and Interstate 79 runs north/south approximately 0.5 miles (0.80 km) to the east. The eastern parcel falls within the Yutes Run watershed and Pennsylvania Route 28 passes just to the south. Both watersheds are part of the Ohio River basin. The Game Lands consists of steep hills elevations range from 910 feet (280 m) along the streams to 1,200 feet (370 m) on the hilltops. Statistics The Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 203 consists of 1,245.8 acres (504.2 ha) in two parcels. It was entered into the Geographic Names Information System on 1 April 1990 as identification number 1208078. Its elevation is listed as 1,138 feet (347 m). Amenities SGL 203 features a practice pistol range and separate rifle range with 25, 50, and 100 yard targets. Both ranges feature handicap accessible parking and shooting tables. Biology SGL 203 is 94% forested dominated by oak and Mesophytic and other eastern deciduous trees. Hunting includes White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), Eastern cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus), Eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis). Fur game includes Coyote (Canis latrans), Gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), red fox (Vulpes Vulpes), American mink (Neovison vison), Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus), and Raccoon (Procyon lotor). See also Pennsylvania State Game Lands References
Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 247

The Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 247 are Pennsylvania State Game Lands in Armstrong County in Pennsylvania in the United States providing hunting, bird watching, and other activities. Geography SGL 247 consists of a single parcel located in North Buffalo Township. It lies in the watershed of the Allegheny River, part of the Ohio River watershed. Nearby communities include populated places Cadogan, McHadden, North Buffalo, Sistersville, and West Ford City. Pennsylvania Route 28 runs to the northwest of SGL 247, Pennsylvania Route 128 runs to the southwest. Statistics SGL 247 was entered into the Geographic Names Information System on 2 August 1979 as identification number 1208344, its elevation is listed as 1,073 feet (327 m). Elevations range from 900 feet (270 m) to 1,300 feet (400 m). It consists of 452.3 acres (183.0 ha) in one parcel. Biology Hunting and furtaking species include bear (Ursus americanus), Bobcat (Lynx rufus), Coyote (Canis latrans), deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), Red fox (Vulpes vulpes), grouse (Bonasa umbellus), mink (Neovison vison), Raccoon (Procyoon lotor), squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), and turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). The habitat management goal of SGL 137 is to favor requirements for deer and grouse, which coincides with the non-game focus for aspen stands, interior forest conditions as well as forested riparian areas. In addition, management activities will consider species of concern such as bats (Order Chiroptera), Chimney swift (Chaetura pelagica), Louisiana waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla), and Cerulean warbler (Setophaga cerulea). See also Pennsylvania State Game Lands Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 105, also located in Armstrong County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 137, also located in Armstrong County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 259, also located in Armstrong County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 287, also located in Armstrong County References
Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 25

The Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 25 are Pennsylvania State Game Lands in Elk County in Pennsylvania in the United States providing hunting, bird watching, and other activities. Geography State Game Lands Number 25 is located in the City of St. Marys, and in Jones and Ridgway Townships in Elk County. Nearby communities include the City of Saint Marys, the borough of Johnsonburg, and census-designated places and populated places Boot Jack, Dagus, Dagus Mines, Dahoga, Earlyville, Fairview Glen Hazel, Grandview, Instanter, Kaulmont, Kersey, Ketner, Lynchville, Midmont, Montmorenci, Paine, Rasselas, Rathbun, Ridgeway, Rolfe, Shelvey, Straight Creek, Streights, Swissmont, Tambine, Whistletown, Wilcox, and Williamsville. U.S. Route 219 passes north/south immediately west of the Game Lands, Pennsylvania Route 120 is east/west oriented just south of SGL 25, Pennsylvania Route 255 passes through north/south through the Game Lands and Pennsylvania Route 948 passes north/south to the west connecting with Routes 219 and 120. Almost all of SGL 25 is part of the Clarion River watershed, which is part of the Allegheny River watershed. Tributaries include Bendigo Run, Crooked Creek, Dutch Creek, East Branch Clarion River (which includes the East Branch Clarion River Lake), Elk Creek, Maple Run, Middle Fork East Branch Clarion River, Powers Run, Rocky Run, Seventy One, Silver Run, South Fork Straight Creek and Water Tank Run. The southeast portion of the Game Lands is drained by West Creek, part of the Susquehanna River watershed. Tributaries include Bear Run, Kay Fork, Little Bear Run and North Fork West Creek. Other Pennsylvania State Game Lands within 30 miles include 14, 28, 30, 34, 44, 54, 61, 62, 77, 94, 293, 301, 311, and 331. Other nearby protected areas include Allegheny National Forest, Elk State Park, Kinzua Bridge State Park and Parker Dam State Park. Statistics SGL 25 was entered into the Geographic Names Information System on 2 August 1979 as identification number 1210215, elevations range from 1,480 feet (450 m) to 2,335 feet (712 m). SGL 25 is of two parcels consisting of 24,117 acres (9,760 ha).The coordinates of the two parcels are41°29′39″N 78°35′16″W41°25′58″N 78°42′0″W Biology SGL 25 terrain consists of flat mountain tops and narrow valleys, entirely forested. Game species include bear (Ursus americanus), White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). See also Pennsylvania State Game Lands Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 14, also located in Elk County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 28, also located in Elk County References External links https://viewer.nationalmap.gov/advanced-viewer/ https://geonames.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:1210215 https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/StateGameLands/Documents/SGL%20Maps/SGL__025.pdf
Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 261

The Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 261 are Pennsylvania State Game Lands in Bedford County in Pennsylvania in the United States providing hunting, bird watching, and other activities. Geography SGL 104 consists of a single parcel located in Broad Top Township. The northwest boundary parallels the Raystown Branch Juniata River, part of the Susquehanna River watershed. the southeastern boundary lies upon Kimber Mountain. Nearby communities include the Borough of Hopewell and populated places Cypher, Eichelbergertown, Jerkwater, Kearney, Langdondale, Marble City, Sandy Run, Stone Row, and Sunny Side. Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 73 is a few miles to the west and Buchanan State Forest is to the east. Pennsylvania Route 26 runs a few miles north. Statistics SGL 104 was entered into the Geographic Names Information System on 1 April 1990 as identification number 1208334, its elevation is listed as 1,427 feet (435 m). Elevations range from 920 feet (280 m) to 1,943 feet (592 m). It consists of 3,220 acres (1,300 ha) in one parcel. Biology Hunting and furtaking species include bear (Ursus americanus), Coyote (Canis latrans), deer (Odocoileus virginianus), ducks, Gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), Red fox (Vulpes vulpes), Canada goose (Branta canadensis), grouse (Bonasa umbellus), Raccoon (Procyoon lotor), squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). See also Pennsylvania State Game Lands Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 26, also located in Bedford County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 41, also located in Bedford County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 48, also located in Bedford County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 49, also located in Bedford County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 73, also located in Bedford County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 97, also located in Bedford County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 104, also located in Bedford County References
Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 287

The Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 287 are Pennsylvania State Game Lands in Armstrong County in Pennsylvania in the United States providing hunting, bird watching, and other activities. Geography SGL 287 consists of a five parcels located in Boggs, Madison and Pine Townships. Mahoning Creek and Whiskey Creek pass through the Game Lands, both part of the watershed of the Allegheny River, part of the Ohio River watershed. Nearby communities include populated places Cosmus, Deanville, Dee, Frenchs Corners, Hooks, Mahoning, Morrows Corner, Reesedale, Rimer, Templeton, Tidal, and Widnoon. The highway carrying Pennsylvania Route 28 and Pennsylvania Route 66 skirts to the east and south of SGL 287. Statistics SGL 287 was entered into the Geographic Names Information System on 1 May 1990 as identification number 1208389, its elevation is listed as 1,273 feet (388 m). Elevations range from 800 feet (240 m) to 1,500 feet (460 m). It consists of 2,016.08 acres (815.88 ha) in one parcel. Biology Hunting and furtaking species include Black bear (Ursus americanus), Coyote (Canis latrans), deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), Red fox (Vulpes vulpes), ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus), ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), and turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). See also Pennsylvania State Game Lands Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 105, also located in Armstrong County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 137, also located in Armstrong County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 247, also located in Armstrong County Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 259, also located in Armstrong County References
Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 30

The Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 30 are Pennsylvania State Game Lands in McKean County in Pennsylvania in the United States providing hunting, bird watching, and other activities. Geography State Game Lands Number 30 is located in Norwich Township in McKean County. Nearby communities include the unincorporated communities Straight Creek in Elk County, and Betula, Gardeau and Norwich in McKean County. Highways passing nearby SGL 30 include U.S. Route 6, Pennsylvania Routes 46, 146, 155 and 607. The southeast portion of SGL 30 and a small southwest portion is drained by Hunting Shanty Run, North Creek, Oviatt Branch, Pepper Run, Twenty Seven Branch and Waldy Run, all leading to the Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek, to the Sinnemahoning Creek, to the West Branch Susquehanna River, all part of the Susquehanna River watershed. The remaining portions of SGL 30 are drained by East Branch Potato Creek, Hand Brook, Havens Run, Indian Run, Long Run, Lyman Run, Murdock Branch, Potato Creek, Railroad Run and Short Run, all part of the Allegheny River watershed. Other nearby protected areas in Pennsylvania within 30 miles of SGL 30 include the Allegheny National Forest, Bendigo State Park, Bucktail State Park Natural Area, Cherry Springs State Park, Denton Hill State Park, Elk State Park, Kettle Creek State Park, Kinzua Bridge State Park, Lyman Run State Park and Sinnemahoning State Park, and Sproul State Forest, as well as Pennsylvania State Game Lands Numbers 14, 25, 44, 59, 61, 62, 204, 293, 301 and 311. Statistics SGL 30 was entered into the Geographic Names Information System on 2 August 1979 as identification number 1208051. Elevations range from 1,600 feet (490 m) to 2,427 feet (740 m) consisting of 11,604 acres (4,696 ha) in a single parcel at 41°38′23″N 78°20′29″W. Biology Hunting and trapping species include bear (Ursus americanus), deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) and turkey (Meleagris vison). References