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The Voice of Sportsmen in the Commonwealth.
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Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever Forum

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Ruffed Grouse Society Forum

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Ducks Unlimited Forum

The forum dedictaed to Ducks Unlimited.
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QDMA Forum

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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

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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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Your Pa. DCNR Place

The place to find up to date DCNR info
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General Hunting Forum

This is the place to ask hunting questions.
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Big Game Hunting Forum

This is the place to discuss any North American Big Game hunting.
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Air Rifle Forum

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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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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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Snake Hunting Forum

This is the forum for all your snake hunting questions.
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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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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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Predator, Varmint and Raccoon Forum

Predator, Varmint and Raccoon Hunting forum.
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Bear and Elk 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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Hunting Dog Forum

The man's best friend forum. Ask about choosing, raising, and training dogs.
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Waterfowl Forum

Duck hunters unite! This is the forum for all waterfowl discussions.
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Outdoorsmen/women with Disabilities Forum

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Women Hunters Forum

The forum dedicated to women in the outdoors.
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Youth Hunters Forum

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AR / HR & Deer Management Forum

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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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Archery Hunting Forum

How to get the most of your archery hunting experience. Traditional or compound, ask your questions here.
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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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Crossbow Hunting 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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Archery Gear Forum

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Muzzleloader Forum

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

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Help the beginner set those traps. Ask your questions or give your advice.
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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

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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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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

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Treasure/Arrowhead Hunting

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Knife/Blade Forum

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Habitat Forum

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Outdoor Photo Gallery

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Outdoor Video Makers Forum

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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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ATV, UTV and Off-Road forum

The place to discuss ATV's, UTV's, Off Roading, and Related Gear. This is NOT a debate forum, threads that become debates may be removed.
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Truck forum

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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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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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Universal Forum

This place to discuss things other than hunting.
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Surveys

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The Discount Forum

This is where to put time sensitive things like Cabelas codes and other store coupons of an outdoor nature that you feel should be passed on to our members.
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Fables and Tales Forum

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General Fishing Forum

This forum is for the fishermen and fisherwomen on the site.
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ICE fishing forum

A seasonal forum for when the ice bite is on!!!
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Trout/Salmon Fishing Forum

The Trout and Salmon Fishing Forum
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Pike, Walleye, and Muskie Fishing Forum

The Pike, Striper, Walleye, and Muskie Fishing Forum.
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Fly Fishing Forum

The forum dedicated to fly fishing.
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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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From fresh water striper to surf and deep sea fishing this is your forum
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Boats and motors Forum

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Commercial Classified Forum

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Hunting and Fishing For Sale Forum

Buy, Sell, & Trade Hunting and Fishing Items Here. Please use Subforums for guns, archery, fishing and Rec vehicles.
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