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HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Game Commission will again be hosting several wildlife habitat driving tours on state game lands for the public to enjoy from the comfort of their own vehicles this fall.
"These driving tours provide an overview of what's available on our state game lands, while showcasing how the agency's habitat work benefits various species of wildlife," said Game Commission Executive Director Steve Smith. "For hunters, these tours highlight potential opportunities for the upcoming seasons, and for non-hunters, the beautiful Pennsylvania fall landscapes are second to none."
All tours are free of charge, will be held rain or shine, and are only open to vehicles licensed for travel on public roads.
Upcoming Game Commission's driving tours:
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
State Game Lands 57, in Luzerne and Wyoming counties, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Game Commission personnel will be on hand to explain points of interest, including wildlife habitat-improvement projects. Four-wheel-drive vehicles with high clearance are required for this 30-mile, self-guided driving tour and it will take about three hours to complete. The tour will pass habitat-improvement projects completed by the State Game Lands 57 wildlife habitat crew with help from the National Wild Turkey Federation, and Ducks Unlimited. Representatives from the Game Commission and conservation organizations will be on hand to explain the projects and answer questions. The route will start at the game lands parking area on Mountain Springs Road just off State Route 487. Each vehicle will be provided with a map and brief explanation of wildlife habitat management programs being carried out on this magnificent tract of public hunting land.
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
State Game Lands 111, in Somerset County, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a 7-mile, self-guided, one-way driving tour highlighting mountainous terrain and early fall foliage on the Laurel Ridge within this 10,286-acre game lands. The tour begins on Augustine Road (39.895708, -79.413949). Items of interest along the tour route include several forestry projects to improve habitat for wildlife, herbaceous openings that have been planted to provide food for wildlife, native pollinator fields, and areas where the Game Commission releases pheasants. Habitat crews, biologists, foresters, and game wardens will be on hand to answer any questions. Visitors will be able to see the equipment the Game Commission uses to manage the game lands for wildlife. The tour will end where the game lands road meets Jersey Hollow Road.