Hawthorn Rod & Gun Club

10/27/2026

Ray Shrenkengost won the 45/70
Toby hollenbaugh won the browning 300 win mag

10/27/2026

22 league starts on the first Monday in January. 7pm start time

10/27/2026

For sale stainless steel tank with airators and trailer . It will need hauled do to trailer not being registered. Pictures to come later. It is used for a fish nursery

10/13/2026

The loins club will be hosting a turkey shot October 18 th at 1 pm at our club. The fun begins at 1 pm. I hope to see you there

09/22/2026

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Have you heard about the changes this year?

New regulations require ALL state game lands users NOT engaged in hunting, trapping, or fishing to wear fluorescent orange from October 1 through January 31.

Users are required to wear a minimum of 250 square inches of fluorescent orange on head, chest, and back combined OR a fluorescent orange hat.

Here are some extra tips for enjoying state game lands this fall:

- If you have a pet with you, we highly recommend a vest, harness, leash, or bandana.

- Backpacks can limit your 360 degrees of visibility. Add a bandana or covering to your backpack to ensure you're seen.

- Even if you’re horseback riding, you’re REQUIRED to meet orange requirements, regardless of safety equipment being worn. It’s suggested to have orange on your horse as well.

Our goal is to ensure ALL users, hunters and non-hunters alike, are as safe as possible on state game lands 365 days a year!

For full details, check your 2026-27 Hunting & Trapping Digest or visit our website at bit.ly/PGCDigest.

As a reminder, be respectful when using public land as other outdoorsmen and women may be nearby. Be mindful of current open seasons and be aware of your surroundings.

08/18/2026

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Will PA hunters notice the difference?

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has ended its Deputy Game Warden Program, eliminating approximately 140 part-time positions statewide.

What do you think—was this the right move, or will it leave a gap in the field?

Read the full article and share your thoughts below.
https://fdmoutfitters.com/blog/pennsylvania-game-commission-ends-deputy-game-warden-program-eliminating-approximately-140-positions/

07/22/2026

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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that game wardens must obtain a warrant before entering private property. Read the full story below ⬇️

07/16/2026

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Current state laws require hunting and furtaking licenses to be physically carried, but a proposed bill would change that. https://www.wtaj.com/news/pa-outdoors/representative-wants-to-make-a-comonsense-update-to-pa-hunting-licenses/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WTAJ

07/15/2026

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Still dreaming of that once-in-a-lifetime hunt but missed the application deadline?

You've still got a chance at the ultimate Pennsylvania elk hunting experience by purchasing a ticket for the Keystone Elk Country Alliance’s PA Elk Tag Raffle.

This all-inclusive prize package includes a 2026 Pennsylvania bull elk license, a guided 6-day hunt, lodging, meals, processing, PLUS, the ability to hunt any elk hunting zone from drawing date through November 8, 2026.

Tickets may be purchased online for $25 a piece OR six tickets for $100. The raffle winner will be drawn on Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m. during the Elk Expo at the Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette, PA. Winner need not be present.

The winner must purchase the required Pennsylvania hunting licenses and comply with all state hunting regulations. Review the Hunting and Trapping Digest: https://bit.ly/2627Digest.

Every ticket purchased helps support conservation education programs and elk habitat improvement efforts.

Get your raffle ticket NOW: https://bit.ly/KECARaffle. Online ticket sales end Thursday, July 23, at 9 p.m.

07/03/2026

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This intensified effort by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission looks to reduce accidents and deaths during one of the busiest times of the year on the state's waterways.
https://www.wtaj.com/news/regional-news/central-pennsylvania-stepping-up-fourth-of-july-water-patrols-to-target-buis/