With participation numbers trending downward nationwide, efforts to recruit, retain, and reactivate hunters are more critical than ever.
Hunter-Trapper Education and Outreach Division Chief Courtney LaCivita joins host Matt Morrett to detail what the Game Commission is doing to create new hunters in the Commonwealth, and Environmental Education SpecialistBrian Collett shares his personal tips for finding places to hunt without access to private land.
Episode Highlights:
- The history of R3 in Pennsylvania and its importance to the future of hunting
- Courses, webinars, and mentored hunting opportunities available to new hunters
- Recruitment challenges and the critical role of mentors
- Why people stop hunting and what we can do retain or reactivate hunters
- Tips for taking advantage of public land in Pennsylvania
Resources:
Access resources to get started hunting.
Join the PA Wild Women Facebook Group.
Find state game lands near you.
Email mentoredhunting@pa.gov with questions.