Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. To help protect the safety of hunters, non-hunting visitors and nearby residents, signs designating hunting areas, no hunting areas and safety zones are posted throughout the park. Hunters should be especially alert for other park visitors who may not be familiar with hunting and for safety zones near park buildings and private residences in and around the park. The Bureau of State Parks reserves the right to participate in or conduct special hunts at other times if necessary to adequately control specific wildlife populations or to conserve park resources. King's Gap 200 acres are available.
Common species are deer, turkey and squirrel.
Contact the center office for additional information on the hunting areas. About 75 acres are available. Common species are deer, turkey, rabbit, pheasant and squirrel. Swatara About 3,000 acres are available. Common species are deer, turkey, ruffed grouse, pheasant, rabbit, squirrel and waterfowl, with populations of furbearers including muskrat, raccoon, opossum and fox.