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State Game Lands 87, a Hunter’s Guide
17,296 acres of state game lands in WMU 2E, with access rules, licenses, harvest numbers and a map.
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SGL 87 by the numbers
Think of State Game Lands 87 as a State Game Lands tract owned and managed by the Game Commission for hunting and trapping, spread over Clearfield County and lying in WMU 2E. The Pennsylvania Game Commission runs it. At 17,296 acres it is number 19 of the 312 State Game Lands that report a size. From Big Run, the nearest town guide, the area is around 9 miles to the east.
Where SGL 87 sits, county by county
| County | Courthouse town | Population | Land, sq mi | Units | Special Regs | Feeding ban | Head bins 2026 | Bear count 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearfield County | Clearfield | 78,132 | 1,145 | 2E, 2G, 4D, 2D | No | 6 municipalities | Yes | 67 |
From the source record (PGC SGL Boundaries GIS (sum of ACRES for SGL 87)), counties and WMUs from the PGC county and WMU layers; county facts from the Census and the 2026-27 digest; bear counts from the PGC 2024 bear release. Checked October 12, 2026.
Hunting SGL 87 by species
Listed game runs to 5 groups: whitetails, black bears, wild turkeys, ruffed grouse and pheasants.
White-tailed deer
20,200 deer came out of WMU 2E in 2025-26 (PGC estimate).
Black bear
The 2025 bear count for WMU 2E was 57.
Wild turkey
WMU 2E hunters took roughly 2,208 spring turkeys in 2024.
Ruffed grouse
Statewide grouse harvest, 2025: 3,175.
Ring-necked pheasant
Pennsylvania hunters took about 214,577 pheasants statewide in 2025 (Game Take Survey). 1,476 pheasants in 8 releases are allocated to this ground.
Species from the area record; bag limits and seasons from the PGC seasons and bag limits; harvest from PGC deer report, PGC harvest data and PGC turkey report. Checked October 12, 2026.
Hunting SGL 87 legally
What applies on this ground, card by card.
Where and when you may hunt
Hunting and trapping run on the statewide calendar. Gates mean no motorized travel, and posted propagation areas and refuges stay closed.
SGL rules to know
Hikers, birders and other visitors must wear orange (250 square inches or a hat) on State Game Lands during the Oct. 1 to Jan. 31 and April 20 to May 31 windows.
License checklist
The general license covers small game plus the antlered deer and turkey tags; add the extras below as needed.
Sundays and blaze orange
Orange is needed in small game seasons and every firearms deer, bear and elk segment; archery seasons, turkey, waterfowl, doves and furbearers are exempt.
Except for migratory birds, every season in 2026-27 includes its Sundays.
Features mapped inside SGL 87
Everything here is read from the agency record, nothing estimated.
| On the ground | Count or size |
|---|---|
| Herbaceous openings | 2 · 54 ac |
| Birds stocked | 8 releases, 1,476 birds |
| Late stocking | Yes |
Agency description
State Game Lands No. 87, consists of 10,613 acres, located in Clearfield County approximately 9 miles south of DuBois. The topography is mainly rolling and primarily forested. Game species include deer, bear, turkey and grouse.
Facts from the source record, pa.gov, PGC AGOL layer, pa.gov; retrieved 2026-10-12, checked October 12, 2026.
Harvest and allocation near SGL 87
PGC sets deer licenses and reports deer harvest by WMU, not by property, so these are unit figures.
| WMU | Square miles | SGL area | Antler restriction | Doe licenses | Change | Sellout | CWD detected | Deer taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU 2E | 1,427 | 119 | 3 points, one side | 63,000 | +12,000 | 9/8 | Yes | 20,200 |
Harvest peaked at 21,700 in 2024 and bottomed at 10,000 in 2015. Antlered 7,700, antlerless 12,500 in 2025-26. Firearms seasons accounted for 13,300 deer, archery 5,910 and muzzleloader 990. The unit’s 2026-27 antlerless quota is 63,000 (+12,000).
Bear harvest, counties
| County | 2024 harvest | 2025 (top 10) |
|---|---|---|
| Clearfield | 67 | — |
WMU harvest
| WMU | Spring turkey 2024 | Bears 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| WMU 2E | 2,208 | 57 |
CWD has been detected in WMU 2E. High-risk deer parts must be disposed of under the statewide rule. CWD rules
WMU areas from the PGC WMU pages; antlerless allocations from the PGC allocation; deer harvest from the 2025-26 PGC report and the PGC historic harvest dashboard; bears from PGC releases; turkeys from PGC job report. Checked October 12, 2026.
SGL 87 seasons by Wildlife Management Unit
23 species and 48 dated segments for WMU 2E. The last column compares each one with today’s date.
| Species | Segment | Unit | From | Through | Status today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Agricultural Deer Control (Ag Tag, antlerless only) | This area | Aug 1, 2026 | Apr 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery (antlered and antlerless) | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | October muzzleloader (antlerless only) | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Special firearms (antlerless only) | Statewide | Oct 22, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Rifle (antlered and antlerless) | Statewide | Nov 28, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery (antlered and antlerless) | Statewide | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 24, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Extended regular firearms (antlerless only) | This area | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 24, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Flintlock (antlered or antlerless) | Statewide | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 24, 2027 | |
| Black bear | Archery | This area | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Muzzleloader | Statewide | Oct 22, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Special firearms | Statewide | Oct 22, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Rifle | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall season (male or female) | This area | Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall season (male or female) | This area | Nov 25, 2026 | Nov 27, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring gobbler youth hunt | Statewide | Apr 24, 2027 | Apr 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring gobbler season (morning only) | Statewide | May 1, 2027 | May 15, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring gobbler season (all day) | Statewide | May 16, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | |
| Ruffed grouse | Regular | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | |
| Pheasant | Junior hunt | Statewide | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Pheasant | Regular (male or female) | Statewide | Oct 24, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | |
| Pheasant | Regular (male or female) | Statewide | Dec 26, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Bobwhite quail | Regular | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | |
| Bobwhite quail | Regular | Statewide | Dec 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Cottontail | Junior hunt | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Cottontail | Regular | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | |
| Cottontail | Regular | Statewide | Dec 26, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Snowshoe hare | Regular | Statewide | Dec 26, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| Squirrels | Junior hunt | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Squirrels | Regular | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | |
| Squirrels | Regular | Statewide | Dec 26, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Woodchuck | Regular | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | |
| Woodchuck | Regular | Statewide | Dec 26, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Crow | Regular (Thursday-Sunday only) | Statewide | Aug 20, 2026 | Mar 21, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Hunting | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Fox | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 24, 2026 | Feb 21, 2027 | |
| Raccoon | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 24, 2026 | Feb 21, 2027 | |
| Porcupine | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 10, 2026 | Nov 27, 2026 | |
| Porcupine | Hunting | Statewide | Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | |
| Porcupine | Hunting | Statewide | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Mourning dove | Regular | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 27, 2026 | |
| Mourning dove | Regular | Statewide | Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 2, 2027 | |
| Woodcock | Regular | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 | |
| Bobcat | Hunting | This area | Jan 9, 2027 | Feb 3, 2027 | |
| Opossum, striped skunk and weasel | Hunting | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Starling and English sparrow | No closed season | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Gallinules | Regular | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| Virginia and sora rails | Regular | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| Snipe | Regular | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 |
From the Pennsylvania Game Commission seasons and bag limits and the 2026-27 digest, checked October 12, 2026.
The 25-mile ring around SGL 87
12 public areas within 25 miles, plus SGL 87 in orange. Biggest neighbor: State Game Lands 120, 7,398 acres.
| Public ground | Type | Acres | Distance | Which way | WMU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Game Lands 195 | State Game Lands | 3,460 | 7 mi | west | 2E |
| Curwensville Lake | Corps lake | 2,201 | 8 mi | east | 2E |
| State Game Lands 174 | State Game Lands | 3,958 | 9 mi | southwest | 2E |
| Simon B. Elliott State Park | State park | 230 | 14 mi | northeast | 2G |
| State Game Lands 262 | State Game Lands | 5,476 | 15 mi | southwest | 2E |
| State Game Lands 331 | State Game Lands | 6,438 | 15 mi | north | 2G |
| State Game Lands 120 | State Game Lands | 7,398 | 15 mi | southeast | 2E |
| State Game Lands 77 | State Game Lands | 3,038 | 16 mi | north | 2E, 2G |
| State Game Lands 244 | State Game Lands | 4,872 | 16 mi | northwest | 2D |
| State Game Lands 90 | State Game Lands | 4,157 | 16 mi | northeast | 2G |
| State Game Lands 334 | State Game Lands | 2,072 | 17 mi | south | 2E |
| State Game Lands 31 | State Game Lands | 5,157 | 18 mi | west | 2D |
Points from PGC, DCNR, USFS, USFWS and NPS GIS layers (PGC SGL Boundaries GIS (point inside largest parcel)). Distances are straight-line. Statewide public land map.
Legal hunting light around SGL 87
Pennsylvania small and big game may be hunted from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset. Doves, waterfowl and woodcock stop at sunset.
Times worked out for SGL 87 in Eastern time from the rule in the Pennsylvania Game Commission digest (shooting hours). Some furbearers may be taken at night; check the digest. Shooting hours for every county.
Ranges within reach of State Game Lands 87
Closest public range: State Game Lands 77 Public Shooting Range, roughly 15 miles from the middle of State Game Lands 87. Nearby clubs are shown too.
Rifle range 25/50/100 yd, 7 points; Handgun range 7/10 yd, 4 points; Archery range 10/20/30/40/50 yd, 7 lanes
From the PGC Shooting Ranges layer and the Game Commission range rules, checked October 12, 2026.
Help close to SGL 87: shops and offices
Nearest towns by straight-line distance.
| Town | County | Distance | Toward | Population | Public ground within 10 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Run | Jefferson | 9 mi | east | 622 | 31,179 |
| Glen Campbell | Indiana | 11 mi | northeast | 253 | 17,094 |
| Clearfield | Clearfield | 14 mi | west | 5,794 | 35,397 |
| Coalport | Clearfield | 17 mi | northwest | 415 | 37,101 |
Shops and processors
Region and district offices
Towns and populations from the Census 2024 estimates and Gazetteer; public acres within 10 miles from PGC, DCNR and federal layers; businesses from Hunters Sharing the Harvest, PDA, store locators and listings; offices from PGC and DCNR pages. Checked October 12, 2026. Call ahead.
Gear that fits SGL 87
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Short answers about hunting SGL 87
How do I find parking on SGL 87?
The agency link above has the map.
What is the buck harvest in WMU 2E?
Unit-level only: 20,200 deer in WMU 2E, 2025-26.
Whose rules govern SGL 87?
the Pennsylvania Game Commission manages this State Game Lands tract owned and managed by the Game Commission for hunting and trapping.
Is there bear hunting near SGL 87?
PGC counted 67 bears in Clearfield County in 2024.
What county holds SGL 87?
Big Run is closest (9 miles); the ground is in Clearfield County.
How many acres is SGL 87?
17,296 acres, per PGC SGL Boundaries GIS (sum of ACRES for SGL 87).
How many doe tags does WMU 2E get?
Buy a WMU 2E license. There are 63,000 of them in 2026-27.
Is SGL 87 a three-up antler unit?
WMU 2E, by the PGC WMU layer. A legal buck in WMU 2E has three points on one side.
Are Sundays huntable on SGL 87?
Yes for deer, bear, turkey in fall and small game; no for ducks, geese and doves.
What are the archery dates for SGL 87?
The firearms opener is Nov 28, 2026 and archery begins Oct 3, 2026. More segments sit in the table above.
Will a general license do for SGL 87?
A Pennsylvania hunting license: $20.97 resident adult, $101.97 nonresident adult. Pheasants also need the $26.97 permit.
One more check on SGL 87
Before the drive to SGL 87, confirm the WMU dates, your licenses and any posted closures.
Sources for this page: PGC GIS: MapServer 17 · pa.gov: sgl 087 · PGC AGOL layer: FeatureServer 100 · pa.gov: pheasant allocation · PGC GIS: MapServer 15 · pa.gov: state game lands; regulations from the 2026-27 PGC digest. Checked October 12, 2026.
Other photos on this page: Shenandoah National Park (Public Domain Mark 1.0); Intermountain Region US Forest Service (Public domain).