For More Information, send email to:
Douglas Orth <lprgchte@gmail.com>
Changes to Antlerless License Sales
In an attempt to correct the problems with hunting license sales in 2023, the Game Commission has created a new schedule for Antlerless License sales. See the press release by clicking here. To purchase a license, click here (huntfish.pa.gov).
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 links for these courses can be found further down this page.
2024 Course Dates
There will be two courses at LPRGC in 2024 as follows.
DAY |
COURSE 1 |
COURSE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Class #1 | Thursday, Mar 28 7:00pm – 9:30pm |
Thursday, Oct 17 7:00pm – 9:30pm |
| Class #2 | Saturday, Mar 30 8:00am – 3:30pm |
Saturday, Oct 19 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
If you have further questions, send email to <lprgchte@gmail.com>. Or call 610-666-7460 and leave a message. Someone will call you back within a day or two. Be sure to leave a number where you can be contacted in the evening around 7:00pm or on the weekend.
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)
PENNSYLVANIA GAME COMMISSION WEB SITE