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DCNR to improve campground at Cook Forest State Park

COOKSBURG, Pa. – The Shapiro Administration is making a multimillion-dollar investment to enhance the visitor experience at Cook Forest State Park in Clarion, Forest, and Jefferson counties by replacing the Ridge Campground shower house and restroom facilities with modern, accessible, and family-friendly amenities. Cook Forest State Park and the Ridge Campground will remain open for use throughout the entirety of this project. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is replacing existing facilities, which were built in the early 1970s to meet today’s visitor ...

Game Commission to host driving tours on several game lands this fall

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 ...

Outdoors Calendar

Atkinson Mills Sportsmen’s Club • Meetings — held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The club is located at 55 Sportsmen Club Lane, McVeytown; email atkinsonmillssportsmensclub@gmail.com; online at http://atkinsonmills-sportsmensclub.weebly.com. Blue Rock Sportsman’s Club • Club meetings — 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month on the gun range, and at 7 p.m. January and February in the barn. To east end Blue Rock: From Milroy, follow signs to Reeds Gap State Park. Free camping available and kitchen is open during all events except trap shoots. Decatur ...

PFBC and partners celebrate opening of new Susquehanna River Access

TOWANDA, Pa. — Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director Tim Schaeffer, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Deputy Secretary Claire Jantz joined community partners Aug. 13 to celebrate the opening of a new river access at the French Azilum historical site in ...

Collaborative strategy announced for statewide public fishing and boating access

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources have announced a new, collaborative statewide public fishing and boating access strategy. The strategy provides a clear blueprint for state agencies and their partner organizations to follow as they develop, plan, and enhance public access opportunities in their communities. Partners including heritage areas, watershed organizations, 501(c)3 nonprofit groups, local governments, and water trail managers, can use the tools available through this strategy by visiting the ...

PGC, PFBC seek public input on new Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan

HARRISBURG —- The Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission have announced that public input is being accepted related to the agencies’ draft 2025-2035 Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan. This is a non-regulatory plan that encourages all Pennsylvanians to participate in fish and wildlife conservation. The draft Plan and public comment form are available online. Comments may be submitted through Sept. 19, 2026. First developed in 2005, the Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan has been the Commonwealth’s blueprint “to conserve Pennsylvania’s ...