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DCNR opening over 500 miles of state forest roads for hunting, recreation

(WHTM) — About 500 miles of state forest roads will open for archery deer season, which begins Saturday and runs through Nov. 21.

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced the openings Friday which they say will benefit hunters, hikers, fall foliage viewers, and others visiting state forests.

“DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry is opening approximately 500 miles of state forest roads normally open only for administrative use,” said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn. “These roads will be available to hunters, hikers, foliage viewers, and others visiting state forestlands this fall.”

Pennsylvania Foliage Report: Areas north approaching peak fall color, says DCNR

(WHTM) -- Some parts of Pennsylvania, including counties just north of the Midstate, are starting to approach peak color, the state said in its first fall foliage report of the year. The entire Midstate, save for Lancaster County, is just starting to change, according to the report published by the…

September 26, 2025

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Deer Management Assistance Program permits now on sale

Above: PA plans to add more Sunday hunting dates in state parks next year HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Permits are on sale now for the Deer Management Assistance Program in Pennsylvania's state parks and forests. “White-tailed deer play an important role in our forest ecosystems, but when populations grow too…

September 4, 2025

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DCNR names new manager for Tuscarora, Locust Lake

BARNESVILLE – Two state parks in our area now have a new manager. Ron Gilliland was named manager for the Tuscarora State Park Complex, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Friday. The complex includes both Tuscarora and Locust Lake state parks in Rush and Ryan townships. “Ron’s breadth…

January 24, 2026

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