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General Hunting Forums

General Hunting Forum 🦌

General hunting questions and discussions.
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Big Game Hunting Forum 🦖

This is the place to discuss any North American Big Game hunting.
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Hunting Camp

If you own one or just visit. Here is the place to swap information, from maintaince and improvements to the overall camp experience.
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Waterfowl Forum 🦆

Duck hunters unite! This is the forum for all waterfowl discussions.
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Turkey Hunting Forum 🦃

What gun should I use? How do you use a box call? This is the forum for all your turkey hunting questions.
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Predator, Varmint and Raccoon Forum 🦊

Predator, Varmint and Raccoon Hunting forum.
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Small Game Forum

Where's the best place for grouse? How about rabbit? This is the place to ask these questions.
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Bear and Elk Hunting Forum 🐻

This forum is for discussion of the Bear and Elk Hunting.
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Hunting Dog Forum

The man's best friend forum. Ask about choosing, raising, and training dogs.
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AR / HR & Deer Management Forum

A place to discuss Antler Restrictions, Herd Reduction and other Deer Management Strategies.
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Spirit of the Hunt

The subject matter is just the love of hunting....a forum open for just sharing stories.
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Outfitters and Guides Forum

This forum is the place to discuss past experiences, and methods of finding the best Guides or Outfitters for your money.
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ON THE HUNT Forum

"On the Hunt with HPA"- ride shotgun as our members take us along on their adventures afield. The next best thing to sitting in the stand is following the action as our members provide real time stories and adrenaline inducing details of their time afield.
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Women Hunters Forum

The forum dedicated to women in the outdoors.
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Outdoorsmen/Women with Disabilities Forum

This forum is for hunters with disabilities to share ideas.
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Youth Hunters Forum

This forum is for young hunters to exchange ideas about hunting and the outdoors. Those Hunter/Trapper Education Classes are coming up! -Adults may reply to posts, but please let the kids ask the questions.
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Snake Hunting Forum 🐍

This is the forum for all your snake hunting questions.
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Your Pa. DCNR Place

The place to find up to date DCNR info
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HPA in the News & Upcoming Events

A place to promote HPA Events and newsworthy happenings
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Celebration of the Harvest Pictures and Recipes

HPA YOUTH Success Forum

A forum to Celebrate the Success of HPA youth hunters 16 and under. Deer, small game, turkey, trapping, good days afield ...We want to see all those smiles and hear those stories!!
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Hunters Success Photo Gallery 📸

This is the place to post that picture from your successful hunt. Read the FAQ to learn how to add images using UBB Code.
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Game Processing and Recipe Forum

You had a good hunt, now have a GREAT meal. Discuss game processing and share RECIPES!! From kill it to grill it.
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Archery Forums 🎯

Archery Hunting Forum

How to get the most of your archery hunting experience, ask your questions here. For all archery hunters regardless of their weapon of choice (traditional, compound or crossbow.)
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Learning Tools for Archery

This forum can be used as a tool to help us become better archery hunters. Some subjects that can be discussed are wind and thermals, setups, decoying, mock scrapes , use of scents , topo maps, etc.
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Compound Bow

A forum for those who enjoy shooting compound bows. Tell us what you use, why you use it, and how good it works. Share your ideas and experiences here.
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Crossbow Forum

The place to discuss your questions on crossbows and related items. This is NOT a debate forum, opinions concerning the use of this weapon may be removed.
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Traditional Archery

A forum for those who enjoy shooting stick and string. Tell us what you use, why you use it, and how good it works. Share your ideas and experiences here.
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Archery Gear Forum

Tell us what you use, why you use it, and how good it works.
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Black Powder Forums

Muzzleloader Forum

Flash.... Bang. This is the place for all those smokepole questions.
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Traditional Forum

A forum for the Traditionalists and to tell us what you use, why you use it, and how good it works. Share your ideas and experiences here.
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Trappers Forum

Trapping Forum 🐾

Help the beginner set those traps. Ask your questions or give your advice.
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Law and Law Makers Forums

Second Amendment Watchdog Forum

Forum dedicated to attacks on the Second Amendment.Discuss and announce actions, issues,legislation,and injustices against this backbone amendment here.
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Outdoor Issues

With more issues facing the outdoors person daily this is the place to discuss the legislation that effects the PA hunter.
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Hunting Laws and Regulations

Ask your Questions here.
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Guns, Reloading and Gear

Firearm Forum

Ask any firearm related questions in this forum.
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Single Shot Forum

Contender, Encore, Ruger #1, and NEF shooters here is the place to discuss your type of firearm.
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Shotgun and Handgun Hunting Forum

The place to discuss hunting with Shotguns and Handguns.
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Clay Busters Forum

If your game is shooting clay, be it Trap, Skeet, or Sporting Clays from the gun you use and the shot you shoot to the way you place your feet, discuss it here.
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Field Gear Forum

If you would like to suggest what gear to use when afield, this is the forum. Which camo is better? Which GPS is better?
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Long Range Shooting and Hunting forum

A forum to discuss the art and science behind making the LONG RANGE shot.
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Tactical Firearm Forum

The place to discuss tactical firearms, accessories, set-ups and 3-gun competitions. NOT the place to discuss gun rights , (please Second Amendment forum for that).
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Air Rifle Forum

Anything Air Rifle related, this is the place.
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Sportsmen's Clubs and Organizations

Club Bulletin Board

From gun raffles to formal dinners if it is hunting related post it here.
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PA Federation of Sportsmen & Conservationists

The Voice of Sportsmen in the Commonwealth.
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PA Chapter NWTF Forum

We are a state chapter of the NWTF and this forum is primarily for PA Chapter NWTF news, articles, commentary, and messages.
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PA Trappers Forum

This is the forum to keep up-to-date on current issues in the trapping community. Brought to you by the Pennsylvania Trappers' Association.
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Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever Forum

This is the forum dedicated to Pheasants/Quail Forever Topics.
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Ruffed Grouse Society Forum

This forum is dedicatd to the Ruffed Grouse Society
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Ducks Unlimited Forum

The forum dedictaed to Ducks Unlimited.
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Taxidermy Forum

Taxidermy and Tanning Forum

Ask your Taxidermy questions here. My dad used to threaten to "tan my hide". Here's the forum for tanning game hides.
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Other Outdoor Activities

ATV, UTV and Off-Road Forum

Discuss ATVs, UTVs, Off Roading, and related gear. (NOT A Debate Forum)
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Camping, Hiking and RVing Forum 🏕️

From tents to motor homes, discuss your favorite methods and destinations here.
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DIY Forum - Do it Yourself Projects

A forum for "Do it yourselfers" to discuss and get ideas for projects. Does not have to be an Outdoors project.
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Habitat Forum

What can you do to help bring wildlife in your yard? What can I do to help the deer over a rough winter? This is the forum for this kind of questions.
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Help Wanted / Help Offered

Are you looking for help?
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Knife/Blade Forum 🔪

Discuss different knives, knife makers, sharpening techniques, etc. Share with others about the pros/cons of knives you have used.
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Mountain Bike Forum 🚵

With the prevalence of e bikes and hunters use of bikes for hunting or fishing this is the place to get better educated on uses
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Outdoor Photo Gallery 📸

What do I need to take good outdoor photos? What kind of camera do I need? Ask your questions here.
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Outdoor Video Makers Forum 📽️

Discuss equipment, tactics, and editing techniques for making Outdoor Videos. Share NON-COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR videos (via link).
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Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking 🛶

Canoes and kayaks are fun for the whole family
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Shed Hunting Forum

This is the place to share your pictures and stories about your shed trophies.
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Trail Camera Forum

A place to share your trail cam photos, setup techniques and building knowledge.
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Truck Forum

Discuss Trucks! 4WD or 2, lifted or lowered, Ford or Chevy, SUVs, new or old, stock or modified.
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Treasure/Arrowhead Hunting

This is the place to share your "other" trophies, whether it be by sight, pick, metal detector or yard sale. Show us your treasures and we'll show you ours!
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Wilderness/Survival Forum

This is a place to share technics of wilderness trecking and survival. The life you save could be your own.
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Wild Edibles Forum

Ask questions about mushrooms, gardens, and things like it here. Ask now so you can be ready for spring!
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Fishing Forums 🎣

General Fishing Forum

This forum is for the fishermen and fisherwomen on the site.
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Fly Fishing Forum

The forum dedicated to fly fishing.
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ICE fishing forum

A seasonal forum for when the ice bite is on!!!
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Bass and Crappie Forum

This forum is dedicated to Bass and Crappie Fishing.
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Catfish/Carp Forum

If it's a fish with whiskers, this is the place to discuss it!
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Pike, Walleye, and Muskie Fishing Forum

The Pike, Striper, Walleye, and Muskie Fishing Forum.
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Striper & Saltwater Fishing Forum

From fresh water striper to surf and deep sea fishing this is your forum
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Trout/Salmon Fishing Forum

The Trout and Salmon Fishing Forum
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Boats and Motors Forum

A place to discuss Boating, water Safety, Motors, and Marine Electronics. If it "Floats your Boat", come on in!
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Community

Home of the Brave

A place for vets to get together and talk.
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Sportsmen Connection & Hunt Swap Forum

Got room to take another hunter this weekend? Looking to add a camp/lease member? Want to swap a hunt for a hunt? Do it Here.
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PA Destinations and WMU Guide

Here is a place to share the well known to the obscure places to experience in PA.
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Marketplace Minimum 20 Posts Required

General Classified Forum

Buy, Sell, Trade, Wanted (Non-hunting & Fishing-related Items)
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Great Deals

Have you found a Great Deal? Share and find discounts, sales, and deals found online. (No Commercial, Vendor, or Private Party posting.)
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Vendor Member Section Want to Grow Your Business? Learn more about becoming a Supporting or Premium Vendor

Vendor Spotlight! Great Deals for Members

Our vendors not only help support our community, but they also offer amazing deals to our members. Check this forum often for all the specials, deals, and announcements.
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Off Topic Discussions

Universal Forum

A place to hang out and connect with other members.
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In Memory

A Memorial Forum for those that have passed on to the happy hunting grounds. This is a nice way to let others know when we lose an HPAer and pay our respects.
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Homebrewing

If it's yours and it pours, this is the place to discuss the beverages you're crafting.
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Fables and Tales Forum

The place to discuss the past, tales, fables, stories and superstition.
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  1. New member was a long time hunter,. Age and health problems keep me to informal revolver and pistol shooting now.
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