National Hunting & Fishing Day to celebrate hunters, anglers' conservation efforts in PA

Pennsylvania will mark National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, spotlighting conservation work by hunters and anglers across the state. The Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission said the day honors 1.1 million licensed anglers and 850,000 licensed hunters. Officials point to federal excise tax dollars on hunting, fishing and shooting equipment, which are distributed to state agencies through grants to support wildlife, habitat and conservation. Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a proclamation recognizing how more than two million hunters and anglers have generated over $125 million for conservation statewide. The Game Commission manages more than 300 game lands—1.5 million acres across 66 counties—supporting 480 species of wildlife. The article also cites outdoor trip estimates and highlights Pennsylvania’s hunting record rankings.