Pennsylvania · Public land & water · No lottery
Gallitzin State Forest squirrel and rabbit hunting
Squirrels & rabbits
DCNR explicitly identifies squirrels and rabbits as hunted species and permits seasonal hunting across the forest except safety zones.
- Area / county
- Somerset, Bedford, Cambria and Indiana counties
- Access
- Open during listed seasons
License and access permit
Pennsylvania general hunting license or eligible nonresident small-game license; required hunter education or an authorized mentored arrangement. Follow current small-game seasons, fluorescent-orange requirements and legal methods.
When you can go
Use the current regional species season and bag limits; no-lottery access does not mean year-round hunting.
Area restrictions
Stay on state-forest land and outside safety zones around buildings and picnic areas. Follow posted closures and current PGC rules; do not assume every road is open to vehicles. This entry covers squirrels and rabbits, not separately licensed or controlled hunts.
Plan with the official agency
The property agency explicitly permits ordinary seasonal hunting at this named public area, and the state sells hunting licenses containing small-game privileges directly. This squirrel/rabbit route requires no draw; separately restricted species and special hunts are excluded.
No lottery is required for the described access and species. Other hunts on the same property may require a drawing. Check current seasons, closures, check-in and capacity before traveling; open access does not reserve an exclusive spot.
Agency sources reviewed 2026-10-07. Official property hunting/access page, current small-game rules and direct-purchase license privileges reviewed October 7, 2026. Check posted boundaries, closures and current rules before travel. Public entry is arranged with the agency, with no Back40 booking fee.
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