For More Information, send email to:
Douglas Orth <lprgchte@gmail.com>
Game Commission News
To stay up to date on all the latest news from the Pennsylvania Game Commission, check out their news website here PGC Newsroom.
2026-27 Hunting & Trapping Digest
There are changes to the rules, seasons and bag limits every year. Check out the highlights of these changes on page 3 of the Hunting & Trapping Digest. Also check the section of the digest dedicated to the species you will be hunting.
Hunter/Trapper Education Classes
Pennsylvania now offers two ways to obtain the certification you need to purchase a hunting license. There are the traditional courses that have been taught at LPRGC for many years. There are also full independent study courses, that can be completed totally on-line.
TRADITIONAL HTE COURSES TAUGHT AT LPRGC
The following are the traditional Hunter/Trapper Educations courses taught at LPRGC. There is no fee to take the traditional course. These courses are for the most part taught by live instructors in a classroom style, with some independent study. Students must be at least 11 years of age to take these courses.
The goal of the course is to learn to hunt safely. The course begins with an introduction to modern firearms and ammunition; how they function, how to safely handle, store, transport and maintain them. Then the course looks at other means of hunting, such as muzzle loading rifles and archery. It also covers subjects such as hunting from tree stands and turkey hunting, which each have certain specific safety concerns. The course teaches some highlights of PA game law and how to interact with the PGC.
The links for these courses can be found further down this page.
2026 Course Dates
Due to scheduling conflicts with other clubs, there will only be one course at LPRGC in 2026. That course occurred in June. The course that normally occurs in October will not be offered this year. See “TRADITIONAL COURSES TAUGHT NEARBY” further down the page for live courses taught at other clubs.
DAY |
COURSE 1 |
COURSE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Class #1 | June 18 7:00pm – 9:30pm |
Canceled due to schedule conflicts 7:00pm – 9:30pm |
| Class #2 | June 20 8:00am – 3:30pm |
Canceled due to schedule conflicts 8:00am – 3:30pm |
Each course has a Thursday night class and a full day Saturday class. Students must attend both the weeknight class and the full day Saturday class of a single course to graduate.
Before registering for any course at LPRGC, please download and read the following document:
LPRGC Basic HTE Information Sheet
(Info sheet last updated 07/06/2021)
The student must complete sections 1, 4, 5 and 9 of the course before coming to class. The full course can be found online at the following link.
It’s also a good idea to work through the questions and answers found at the end of each chapter. They are a good representation of the questions that will be on the final exam. You can get them here.
Link to Chapter Review Q & A’s
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND.
PLEASE REGISTER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
To register on-line (preferred) click one of the following links which will take you to the PA Game Commission website
NOTICE: If you attempt to register for a course BEFORE the sign up date, you will receive a message indicating that registration is not available
June Course Registration Link
October Course – Canceled due to schedule conflicts
If you have further questions, send email to <lprgchte@gmail.com>.
TRADITIONAL HTE COURSES TAUGHT NEARBY
Due to schedule conflicts, LPRGC will not be offering a fall course this year, so for your convenience, I am listing a few courses at nearby clubs. Click on the links for more information.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 Lower Pottsgrove Sportsmen’s Association, Pottstown, PA
Saturday, October 10, 2026 Kimberton Fish and Game Association, Phoenixville, PA
Saturday, October 24, 2026 Perkiomen Lodge F&AM, Red Hill, PA
INDEPENDENT STUDY HTE COURSES
Pennsylvania now offers three online versions of the basic hunter education course. All three are offered to all students age 11 and up Details can be found on the Game Commission website. click here
OTHER COURSES
The PA Game Commission now offers additional courses in other hunting subjects, including bow hunting and fur taking.
To locate traditional or independent study courses taught elsewhere, or to locate any of the new courses offered by the PGC, click here.
Or Call 1-833-PGC-HUNT (1-833-742-4868)
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