The Game Commission has officially approved the year-round access policy for licensed hunters on the specified state roads. We are currently coordinating with local officials to finalize the signage implementation plan. This outcome reflects the effectiveness of our targeted communication with the board.
July 10, 2016
Final supporters
As licensed hunters in the state of Pennsylvania, we would like to see state game lands access roads open to travel year round by valid PA hunting/trapping license holders. Perhaps signage at the beginning of each road could state "travel by licensed hunters/trappers only". I would like to add that I am not referring to "DEEP WOODS" TRAM ROADS in any way. Just roads that are open to the public October thru January 10th. Signs could be positioned at these gates stating "Licensed PA hunters/trappers only others will be fined 100 dollars". Perhaps have a "sign in" box, as they do at primitive camping locations throughout the state. Please DO NOT donate---no money will be accepted.... I should have mentioned this--but did not even know it was possible until a comment on facebook. Once again NO DONATIONS- I do not even have an account on the internet---and the money would just go to this petition site........
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 6, 2016
May 5, 2016
I am currently compiling the feedback regarding these access roads into a formal document for the Game Commission. Drafting this report is the necessary first step to ensure our request is presented for official review. Expect further reports on the status of this outreach as I receive responses from the regional offices.
May 3, 2016
We are approaching 500 signatures and this total will be the primary metric I use when presenting our proposal to the state commission. Send the petition link to your local hunting clubs to push us past this threshold before I finalize the formal letter to the Game Commission board.
Reached 100 supporters
January 15, 2016
218 Comments
My father and I have hunted 302 gamelands in Greene County for over 25yrs. They put up a gate and is no longer parking in our spot. Pretty bad a 69yr old man and his son had to break tradition because of this senseless act by the game commission. They should be ashamed of themselves.
Like to hunt game land 42 in Westmoreland county. Can't access this area even in early archery. This is not right. Also like to do lots of scouting after season. Can't due to road doesn't even open until rifle bear.
i have heart problems and i love hunting this helps out people like myself to enjoy hunting and do the thing i love most for a hobby and that is hunt and now my grandson wants to hunt so this will help me and him enjoy the sport thank you
As a trapper I would love to see this my house is surrounded by game lands it would be so nice to trap the deep bottom but the gate is only open in deer season why just then I pay $22 dollars extra to trap and I can't use the road??? Just don't seem right
These lands are bought and paid for by PA licensed hunters, yet we are unable to use them during Feb, thru Sept. Snowmobiles and horses who may not pay for these lands have year round access. This should change.
I believe that these are State game lands and should be open for use by the general public. Our tax dollars were used to purchase these tracts of property the public should have access to them.
sorry for all the grammatical errors my fingers type faster than my phone can handle.
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The Game Commission has officially approved the year-round access policy for licensed hunters on the specified state roads. We are currently coordinating with local officials to finalize the signage implementation plan. This outcome reflects the effectiveness of our targeted communication with the board.
July 10, 2016
Final supporters
As licensed hunters in the state of Pennsylvania, we would like to see state game lands access roads open to travel year round by valid PA hunting/trapping license holders. Perhaps signage at the beginning of each road could state "travel by licensed hunters/trappers only". I would like to add that I am not referring to "DEEP WOODS" TRAM ROADS in any way. Just roads that are open to the public October thru January 10th. Signs could be positioned at these gates stating "Licensed PA hunters/trappers only others will be fined 100 dollars". Perhaps have a "sign in" box, as they do at primitive camping locations throughout the state. Please DO NOT donate---no money will be accepted.... I should have mentioned this--but did not even know it was possible until a comment on facebook. Once again NO DONATIONS- I do not even have an account on the internet---and the money would just go to this petition site........
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 6, 2016
May 5, 2016
I am currently compiling the feedback regarding these access roads into a formal document for the Game Commission. Drafting this report is the necessary first step to ensure our request is presented for official review. Expect further reports on the status of this outreach as I receive responses from the regional offices.
May 3, 2016
We are approaching 500 signatures and this total will be the primary metric I use when presenting our proposal to the state commission. Send the petition link to your local hunting clubs to push us past this threshold before I finalize the formal letter to the Game Commission board.
Reached 100 supporters
January 15, 2016
218 Comments
Why not issue a printed parking permit for hunters at the time of license issuance to hang from the rear view mirror say that game wardens can verify. I'd be willing to pay a few extra dollars
My father and I have hunted 302 gamelands in Greene County for over 25yrs. They put up a gate and is no longer parking in our spot. Pretty bad a 69yr old man and his son had to break tradition because of this senseless act by the game commission. They should be ashamed of themselves.
Like to hunt game land 42 in Westmoreland county. Can't access this area even in early archery. This is not right. Also like to do lots of scouting after season. Can't due to road doesn't even open until rifle bear.
i have heart problems and i love hunting this helps out people like myself to enjoy hunting and do the thing i love most for a hobby and that is hunt and now my grandson wants to hunt so this will help me and him enjoy the sport thank you
As a trapper I would love to see this my house is surrounded by game lands it would be so nice to trap the deep bottom but the gate is only open in deer season why just then I pay $22 dollars extra to trap and I can't use the road??? Just don't seem right
These lands are bought and paid for by PA licensed hunters, yet we are unable to use them during Feb, thru Sept. Snowmobiles and horses who may not pay for these lands have year round access. This should change.
I believe that these are State game lands and should be open for use by the general public. Our tax dollars were used to purchase these tracts of property the public should have access to them.
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Why not issue a printed parking permit for hunters at the time of license issuance to hang from the rear view mirror say that game wardens can verify. I'd be willing to pay a few extra dollars