With hunting season upon us, we would like to remind all of our local hunters and other residents about a few of Pennsylvania's most important hunting regulations as posted on the PA Game Commission website:

1. Safety Zones: In Pennsylvania, it is unlawful to hunt, shoot at, trap, take, chase or disturb wildlife within 150 yards of any occupied residence, camp, industrial or commercial building, farmhouse or farm building, or school or playground without the permission of the occupants. The safety zone for archery hunters statewide, including those using crossbows, is 50 yards.
2. Spotlighting Wildlife:  It is unlawful to shine a light on wildlife after 11 p.m., or during regular firearms deer season, or while in possession of a device capable of killing wildlife.
3. Legal Hunting Hours: Legal hunting hours for all small and big game are from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. 

If you hear gunshots near your home, please don't assume it's hunters. Please give our office a call and we will send police officers to investigate. Our office number is 717-564-2550.

If you're hunting this season, please be careful, and good luck!

For more information on PA hunting regulations, visit the PA Game Commission by clicking here.