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As Pennsylvania’s state wildlife agency, it’s our mission to manage and protect wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations.

05/29/2026

Don’t hit ‘paws’ on your professional development!

If you are an educator looking to get a little WILD this summer, join the Game Commission for a dynamic, hands-on Project WILD: All About Black Bears workshop.

This educator workshop is focused on the ecology, management, and research of Pennsylvania’s black bears, plus you will get a FREE Project WILD K-12 Curriculum & Activity Guide packed with wildlife-themed lesson plans.

So, here’s the details:
Date and Time: June 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Game Commission Southwest Regional Office, Bolivar, Westmoreland County, PA.

Here’s the best part… it’s FREE to attend, PLUS attendees will receive Act 48 hours too!

And talk about a WILD bonus… Instructors plan for a real-time demonstration of research techniques with a live black bear. (Please understand this part of the course may not be guaranteed.)

Class availability is limited — register by emailing [email protected] today!

05/28/2026

It’s time to make THIS SUMMER a memorable one!

Across PA, regional offices are getting ready for their annual Junior Game Warden Camps where youth, ages 12 to 15, can spend the day learning what it’s like to be a Pennsylvania state game warden.

Campers will join wardens in light physical fitness, confidence-building exercises, and hands-on learning stations.

They’ll have the opportunity to go all-in with wildlife forensics, wildlife-capture techniques, woodland tracking, outdoor survival, and all things wild!

There will be six camps hosted across our state, in each of the regions, with varying dates throughout the summer. The Southwest Region's Junior Game Warden Camp will be held at the Southwest Region Headquarters in Bolivar on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

For more info including dates, locations, and registration, visit https://bit.ly/JrGameWarden.

05/25/2026

In honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, our region office will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

We will reopen Tuesday with normal business hours. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

04/22/2026

When it comes to wildlife and habitat, collaborations can be beneficial to both parties in meeting strategic objectives, while providing better quality wildlife habitat across the landscape.

A recent project is just wrapping up, that was a major undertaking on State Game Lands 42, near Laurel Ridge State Park and the intersection of Cambria, Somerset, and Westmoreland Counties.

In cooperation with the non-profit Green Forests Work based in Kentucky, the Southwest forestry and land management staff developed a project aimed at planting scrub oak seedlings into a degraded stand within the game lands, where the native species was historically found.

More than 5,000 scrub oak seedlings, supplied by the Game Commission’s Howard Nursery, were planted over an 18-acre stand.

Scrub oaks are a vital Keystone species providing critical food, shelter, and nesting habitat for diverse wildlife species. They produce high-energy acorns, support numerous insects like caterpillars, and offer thick, protective cover for birds, small mammals, and bears.

While it may not look like much now, soon these oaks will stand tall and hopefully provide for generations to come!

Happy Earth Day, Pennsylvania! 🌳

03/20/2026

Bears are BACK — and they’re HUNGRY!

Spring is here and bears are waking up from hibernation with one thing on their minds: FOOD. And they’ll go wherever it’s easiest to find it — even your backyard.

The good news? You can prevent unwanted bear encounters by being BearWise and removing attractants before bears find them first.

This spring, take action:
✔️ Lock up trash, recycling, and compost
✔️ Bring in bird feeders when bears are active
✔️ Keep pet food indoors
✔️ Clean and store grills after every use
✔️ Never feed or approach bears

Once bears learn to rely on an artificial food source, it can put both people and bears at risk. Let’s keep wildlife wild and our communities safe by making smart choices today.

03/10/2026

The Southwest Region gained some incredible new state game wardens following the most recent graduation of the 37th Class of the Ross Leffler School of Conservation.

We continue to introduce the newest wardens added to our ranks.

We're proud to welcome State Game Warden Joshua Tanner, one of our newest additions to the Southwest Region team. Warden Tanner is looking forward to serving the hunters and residents of Allegheny County.

Help us give him a warm welcome!

03/06/2026

The Southwest Region proudly welcomes State Game Warden Charles Onder to our ranks!

State Game Warden Onder is joining us from previously serving Bedford County in the Southcentral Region. He is a graduate of the 34th Class of the Ross Leffler School of Conservation and is looking forward to serving the hunters and residents of Cambria County.

Help us give him a warm welcome!

03/05/2026

Get ready for an exciting evening of wildlife, learning, and community at Pennsylvania Game Commission Night!

Hosted by PA State Rep. Eric Davanzo this special event brings you face-to-face with the experts from the Pennsylvania Game Commission!

Don’t miss our featured presentation—Furbearer Biologist Tom Keller will dive into the fascinating world of coyotes. Following, additional agency staff will share important updates and be on hand to answer all your wildlife questions.

Whether you're a seasoned hunter, passionate outdoors enthusiast, or simply curious about Pennsylvania’s wildlife, this is your chance to learn, connect, and get involved.

📅 Thursday, April 16
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 East Huntingdon Sportsman’s Club, 286 Sportsman Rd, Alverton

Bring your questions, bring a friend, and come be part of a fun and informative night celebrating Pennsylvania’s great outdoors. We can’t wait to see you there!

03/02/2026

Spot a turkey, submit a sighting!

The Game Commission’s wild turkey sighting survey closes Sunday, March 15 — submit your flock sightings in WMU 2A, 2B, and 2D.

Game Commission crews will evaluate these reported sites to determine if the location is suitable for trapping turkeys. Maintaining the scientific practices from the past six winters, male turkeys statewide will be leg-banded and immediately released on site — they will not be relocated.

Winter turkey trapping is a part of the Game Commission’s ongoing efforts to monitor and sustain wild turkey populations. https://bit.ly/4ruzXl1

Thank you for supporting Pennsylvania’s wild turkey conservation!

02/26/2026

The Southwest Region just gained some incredible new state game wardens following the most recent graduation of the 37th Class of the Ross Leffler School of Conservation.

Over the next few weeks, we will be introduced the newest wardens to be added to our ranks.

We're proud to introduce State Game Warden Speicher, one of our newest additions to the Southwest Region team. Warden Speicher is looking forward to serving the hunters and residents of Allegheny County.

Help us give him a warm welcome!

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4820 Route 711
Bolivar, PA
15923

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4pm
Friday	7:30am - 4pm

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+18337424868

Website

https://www.pa.gov/pgc

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