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The Voice of Sportsmen in the Commonwealth.
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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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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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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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Hunters Success Photo Gallery

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Game Processing and Recipe Forum

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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Single Shot Forum

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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

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Long Range Shooting and Hunting forum

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Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking

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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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Camping, Hiking and RVing Forum

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Habitat Forum

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Trail Camera Forum

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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

A forum to discuss equipment, tactics, and editing techniques of making Outdoor Videos. Sharing of NON-COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR videos is also encouraged (via link)
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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

The place to discuss the past, tales, fables, stories and superstition.
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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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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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Striper & Saltwater Fishing Forum

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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