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Hunting at Erie National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Pennsylvania. Published by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS).
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Erie National Wildlife Refuge
Big Game Hunting
Welcome to Erie National Wildlife
Refuge. The United States Fish and
Wildlife Service established the refuge
in 1959 primarily for migratory birds.
Public hunting is a priority public use
and can provide a quality recreational
experience when pursued responsibly.
We allow hunting of deer, bear, and
turkey in accordance with Pennsylvania
State laws and the following refuge
specific regulations.
Hunting Areas Continued
Fall turkey season is open in the
following areas: A, B, C, D, E, F and G.
Big game hunting is permitted on the
refuge only from September 1 through
the end of February and for spring
gobbler season.
Scouting
Scouting is allowed from August 25
through the end of February and for
the seven days prior to the start of
spring gobbler season.
Species not listed on this and the
Upland Small Game/Migratory Bird
Hunting Fact Sheet may not be hunted.
Permits
Hunting permits are no longer
required. However, hunters are still
required to know and follow all
refuge specific regulations.
Hunting Areas
Deer archery and muzzleloader
seasons are open in the following
areas: A, B, C, D, E, F and G.
Deer regular and special firearms
season is open in the following areas:
A, B, C, D, E, F and G.
Prohibited Activities
Using illuminating devices, including
automobile headlights, for the
purpose of spotlighting game
species.
Camping, overnight parking, open
fires and littering.
Use or possession of alcoholic
beverages while hunting.
The use and possession of toxic shot is
prohibited for shotgun hunting for all
species except deer and turkey.
Bear archery and muzzleloader
seasons are open in the following
areas: A, B, C, D, E, F and G.
Bear regular and special firearms
seasons are open in the following
areas: A, B, C, D, E, F and G.
Personal Property
Hunters must remove all personal
property including, but not limited to:
blinds, platforms, scaffolds, tree stands,
decoys and cameras from the refuge
within one hour after hunting hours.
Erie National Wildlife Refuge
11296 Wood Duck Lane
Guys Mills, PA 16327
814/789 3585
www.fws.gov/refuge/erie
www.fws.gov/refuges/hunting
Federal Relay Service
for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
1 800/877 8339
Hunting Hours for each week are
defined in the Pennsylvania Hunting
and Trapping Digest.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
1 800/344 WILD
http://www.fws.gov
Vehicles
Vehicle travel is allowed on designated
roads and parking areas only. Vehicles
must not block access of gates. ATVs
and snowmobiles are not allowed.
August 2020
Injuries and Accidents
Report all injuries and accidents to
Refuge Headquarters at the address or
number listed below.
Spring gobbler turkey season is open
in the following areas: A, B, C, E, and
F. Areas D and G are closed to spring
gobbler hunting.
Areas Open to Hunting
BIG GAME
Deer (Archery and
Muzzleloader Seasons)
Deer (Regular and Special
Firearms Season)
Turkey (Spring Gobblers)
Turkey (Fall)
Bear
AREA A
AREA B
AREA C
AREA D
AREA E
AREA F
AREA G
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Erie National Wildlife Refuge
Upland Small Game/Migratory Bird Hunting
Welcome to Erie National Wildlife
Refuge. The United States Fish and
Wildlife Service established the refuge
in 1959 primarily for migratory birds.
Public hunting is a priority public use
and can provide a quality recreational
experience when pursued responsibly.
We allow hunting of upland small game
and migratory birds in accordance with
Pennsylvania State laws and the
following refuge specific regulations.
Upland small game and migratory bird
hunting is permitted between
September 1 through the end of
February.
woodcock, Canada goose, ducks, coot
and crow in Areas A and E. Area B,
C, D, F, and G are closed to migratory
bird hunting.
Scouting
Scouting is allowed from August 25
through the end of February.
Hunting Hours
Hunting Hours for each week are
defined in the Pennsylvania State
Hunting and Trapping Digest.
listed below.
Prohibited Activities
Using illuminating devices, including
automobile headlights, for the
purpose of spotlighting game
species.
Camping, overnight parking, open
fires and littering.
Use or possession of alcoholic
beverages while hunting.
The use and possession of toxic shot
is prohibited for shotgun hunting
for all species except deer and
turkey.
Field possession of migratory game
birds is prohibited in areas of the
refuge closed to migratory game bird
hunting.
Species not listed on this and the Big
Game Hunting Fact Sheet may not be
hunted.
Personal Property
Hunters must remove all personal
property including, but not limited to:
blinds, platforms, scaffolds, tree
stands, decoys and cameras from the
refuge within one hour after hunting
hours.
Permits
Hunting permits are no longer
required. However, hunters are still
required to know and follow all
refuge specific regulations.
Vehicles
Vehicle travel is allowed on designated
roads and parking areas only. Vehicles
must not block access to gates. ATVs
and snowmobiles are not allowed.
Dog Use
Dogs may be used for hunting, but must
be under the immediate control of the
hunter at all times.
Boats
We allow non-motorized watercraft use
for waterfowl hunting. All other
watercraft use is prohibited.
Watercraft must be removed from the
refuge within one hour after hunting
hours.
Federal Relay Service
for the deaf and hard-ofhearing 1 800/877 8339
August 2020
We allow hunting of woodchuck, quail,
coyote, skunk, and opossum in the
following areas: A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.
To prevent the spread of invasive
species such as zebra mussels, it is
encouraged that all watercraft be
washed thoroughly prior to use on the
refuge.
Migratory Birds
We allow hunting of mourning dove,
rails, common snipe, American
Injuries & Accidents
Report all injuries and accidents to
Refuge Headquarters at the address
Small Game and Furbearers
We allow hunting of ringneck pheasant,
ruffed grouse, cottontail rabbit, and
squirrels in the following areas: A, B, C,
D, E, F and G.
Erie National Wildlife Refuge
11296 Wood Duck Lane
Guys Mills, PA 16327
814/789 3585
www.fws.gov/refuge/erie
www.fws.gov/refuges/hunting
U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service 1 800/344 WILD
http://www.fws.gov
Areas Open to Hunting
SMALL GAME
AREA A
AREA B
AREA C
AREA D
AREA E
AREA F
AREA G
Ruffed Grouse, Squirrels, Cottontail Rabbit &
Ringneck Pheasant
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Woodchuck, Quail, Skunk, Opossum & Coyote
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Raccoon & Fox (Night Hunting)
MIGRATORY BIRDS
Mourning Dove, Rails, Common Snipe, American
Woodcock, Canada Goose, Ducks, Coot & Crow
Night hunting is under review and not permitted at this time.
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Area E – Open to hunting
Area F – Open to hunting
except migratory birds
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Muddy Creek
Holly Trail
Johnstown Ro
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Area G – Open to hunting except
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Area B –Open to hunting except migratory birds
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Area D – Open to hunting except migratory birds and
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Shaffer Road
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Allen Road
Erie National Wildlife Refuge
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Water Impoundments
Refuge Headquarters
Parking Areas (approximate)
Rest Room
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Corners Road
Hickory