As Pennsylvania’s leader and chief advocate for conservation and outdoor recreation, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) will inspire citizens to: Value their natural resources; Engage in conservation practices; Experience the outdoors

The Act empowers a person with an end-stage medical condition, or an appropriate representative of that person, to secure an out-of-hospital DNR order and, at the person's option or the option of an authorized representative, an out-of-hospital DNR bracelet or necklace.

pennsylvania game commission customer updates Applications are $11.97 per season, $35.91 for all three seasons (archery, general, and late firearms). Apply by logging into your HuntFishPA account or visiting any licensing issuing agent through July 13, 2025.

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of State Parks manages 124 state parks with more than 300,000 acres for popular outdoor recreation activities and more. Pennsylvania state parks do not charge an entrance fee. Make online reservations or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757).

Pennsylvania offers great backpacking trails and river camping at select state parks. Backpack at Laurel Ridge, Moraine, Oil Creek, or Raccoon Creek State Parks. Feel like a float trip? Check out what Cook Forest and Clear Creek offer for River Camping (Boat not provided).

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), established in 1995, is the agency in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania responsible for maintaining and preserving the state's 124 state parks and 20 state forests; providing information on the state's natural resources; and working with communities to benefit local ...

The Explorer provides conservation information on biological diversity, protected lands, streams and other natural resources for planning purposes and also allows users to screen a project area for potential impacts to threatened, endangered, and special concern species.

Explore Pennsylvania's State Parks, Forests and Geology with the DCNR Interactive Map!

650 trails and 12,000 miles of trails. ExplorePaTrails home page.

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