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State Game Lands 91 Hunting Guide
State Game Lands 91, 23,915 acres in Luzerne, Lackawanna and Carbon counties: WMU 3D seasons, antlerless numbers, nearby land and towns.
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Sizing up SGL 91
Type of ground: State Game Lands tract owned and managed by the Game Commission for hunting and trapping. Location: Luzerne, Lackawanna and Carbon counties, WMU 3D. Day-to-day management sits with the Pennsylvania Game Commission. With 23,915 acres, it ranks 9th by area among 312 State Game Lands. Of the towns with a guide here, Penn Lake Park is closest; the map point is about 8 miles northeast of it.
The 3 counties around SGL 91
| County | Seat of county | Population 2024 | Land area | WMUs in county | Special Regulations | Feeding ban | CWD bin | Bears taken 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luzerne County | Wilkes-Barre | 331,379 | 890 | 4E, 3B, 3D, 4C | No | — | Yes | 95 |
| Lackawanna County | Scranton | 216,859 | 459 | 3D, 3C, 3B | No | — | No | 31 |
| Carbon County | Jim Thorpe | 65,743 | 381 | 4C, 3D | No | — | Yes | 62 |
From the source record (PGC SGL Boundaries GIS (sum of ACRES for SGL 91)), 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.
SGL 91: who may hunt, and how
Each card cites its source.
Getting in
Access follows the statewide PGC regulations in all seasons. Walk in past the gates (no motor vehicles on gated roads or trails) and stay out of posted refuges and propagation areas.
State Game Lands rules
From October 1 to January 31 and April 20 to May 31, anyone on State Game Lands who is not hunting must wear 250 square inches of orange or an orange hat, Sundays included. The game land shooting range is open to hunting or furtaker license holders, or anyone with the $31.97 range permit.
Licenses for this game
Start with the general hunting license, which includes the buck and turkey tags.
Statewide rules that apply
Small game hunters and firearm deer, bear and elk hunters wear orange. Archers in archery season, turkey hunters and waterfowlers are exempt.
All Sundays inside season dates are legal for 2026-27, with migratory birds the exception.
SGL 91 species
The record for SGL 91 leaves species blank; the seasons that apply in WMU 3D follow.
What SGL 91 holds
Counts and acreages come from PGC and DCNR layers; the quoted text is the agency description.
| Feature | Figures |
|---|---|
| Shooting range | rifle 50/100 Yds, 10 firing points (open) |
The PGC write-up
6 253 SNYDER RD, READING, PA 19605 610-926-3137 SOUTHEAST REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS 610-926-3136 PGC map lists 23,913.00 acres.
Facts from the source record, pa.gov, PGC GIS, pa.gov; retrieved 2026-10-12, checked October 12, 2026.
Open and upcoming seasons, SGL 91
From the first junior squirrel weekend to late flintlock, 48 segments apply somewhere in SGL 91 this license year.
| Species | Hunt | Unit | Opening day | Closing day | Open? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 3, 2026 | Nov 20, 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 | |
| Black bear | Extended firearms | This area | Nov 28, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall season (male or female) | This area | Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 8, 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.
Around SGL 91: more public land
Orange is SGL 91; the other pins are public land within 25 miles. Pinchot State Forest leads the list by size, 54,000 acres.
| Nearby area | Kind | Size (ac) | Miles | Heading | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinchot State Forest | State forest | 54,000 | 4 mi | east | 3B, 3C, 3D, 4E |
| State Game Lands 135 | State Game Lands | 3,540 | 6 mi | east | 3D |
| State Game Lands 292 | State Game Lands | 629 | 7 mi | west | 3D |
| Francis E. Walter Dam | Corps lake | — | 8 mi | south | 3D |
| State Game Lands 119 | State Game Lands | 8,375 | 8 mi | southwest | 3D |
| State Game Lands 40 | State Game Lands | 6,200 | 10 mi | south | 3D, 4C |
| State Game Lands 127 | State Game Lands | 26,235 | 12 mi | east | 3D |
| State Game Lands 207 | State Game Lands | 2,573 | 12 mi | west | 3D, 4E |
| Gouldsboro State Park | State park | 2,700 | 12 mi | east | 3D |
| Frances Slocum State Park | State park | 700 | 13 mi | northwest | 3B |
| Hickory Run State Park | State park | 13,000 | 13 mi | south | 3D, 4C |
| State Game Lands 187 | State Game Lands | 8,157 | 14 mi | southwest | 3D, 4C |
Points from PGC, DCNR, USFS, USFWS and NPS GIS layers (PGC SGL Boundaries GIS (polygon centroid)). Distances are straight-line. Statewide public land map.
Antlerless licenses and harvest around SGL 91
These numbers describe the whole WMU, not this property alone.
| WMU | Sq mi | SGL sq mi | Antler rule | Antlerless 2026-27 | Change | 2025 sellout | CWD found | Deer 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU 3D | 2,102 | 249 | 3 points, one side | 52,000 | +/- 0 | 9/2 | No | 15,600 |
Since 2015, the WMU 3D harvest has ranged from 7,200 (2015) to 15,600 (2025). The 2025-26 harvest broke down to 6,000 antlered, 9,600 antlerless. By season: 5,460 archery, 9,500 firearms, 640 muzzleloader. 52,000 antlerless licenses go to WMU 3D for 2026-27, a change of +/- 0.
County bear harvest
| County | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Luzerne | 95 | 125 |
| Lackawanna | 31 | — |
| Carbon | 62 | — |
Unit harvest
| WMU | Turkey 2024 | Bears 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| WMU 3D | 1,002 | 416 |
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 91: nearest towns and businesses
Each town links to its own hunting guide.
| Base town | County | Away | Area is | Residents | Public acres, 10 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Lake Park | Luzerne | 8 mi | northeast | 379 | 60,191 |
| Wilkes-Barre | Luzerne | 10 mi | east | 44,661 | 40,075 |
| Moscow | Lackawanna | 12 mi | southwest | 2,020 | 38,694 |
| Scranton | Lackawanna | 13 mi | south | 75,905 | 18,281 |
After the shot: local businesses
Agency 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.
Linked public ground for SGL 91
Links go to full pages for each area.
Other areas in these counties
| Area | Type | Counties | Acres | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinchot State Forest | State forest | Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe | 54,000 | 4 mi |
| State Game Lands 57 | State Game Lands | Wyoming, Luzerne | 46,676 | 29 mi |
| Weiser State Forest | State forest | Dauphin, Schuylkill, Columbia | 30,000 | 45 mi |
| State Game Lands 141 | State Game Lands | Carbon | 17,227 | 21 mi |
| Hickory Run State Park | State park | Carbon | 13,000 | 13 mi |
| Ricketts Glen State Park | State park | Luzerne, Sullivan | 10,287 | 31 mi |
| State Game Lands 217 | State Game Lands | Lehigh, Carbon, Schuylkill | 8,622 | 33 mi |
| State Game Lands 119 | State Game Lands | Luzerne | 8,375 | 8 mi |
| State Game Lands 187 | State Game Lands | Luzerne | 8,157 | 14 mi |
| State Game Lands 168 | State Game Lands | Northampton, Monroe, Carbon | 7,814 | 30 mi |
| State Game Lands 40 | State Game Lands | Carbon | 6,200 | 10 mi |
| Lehigh Gorge State Park | State park | Carbon, Luzerne | 6,000 | 18 mi |
| State Game Lands 300 | State Game Lands | Lackawanna, Wayne | 5,755 | 22 mi |
| State Game Lands 312 | State Game Lands | Wayne, Lackawanna, Monroe | 4,459 | 15 mi |
| State Game Lands 129 | State Game Lands | Carbon, Monroe | 3,705 | 14 mi |
| Beltzville Lake | Corps lake | Carbon | 3,557 | 25 mi |
| State Game Lands 135 | State Game Lands | Lackawanna | 3,540 | 6 mi |
| Nescopeck State Park | State park | Luzerne | 3,500 | 14 mi |
Range permit lines on State Game Lands 91
Before hunting State Game Lands 91, zero up on its own range.
- Firearm ranges: an annual State Game Lands range permit ($31.97, good for 365 days) or a current Pennsylvania general hunting or furtaker license.
- Each permit or license holder may bring one guest.
- Archery ranges need no permit and are open dawn to dusk.
From the PGC Shooting Ranges layer and the Game Commission range rules, checked October 12, 2026.
Packing for SGL 91
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Fluorescent orange vest
Hunters in rifle season must wear the orange combination.
Shooting hours at SGL 91 this week
Morning shooting time begins a half hour before sunup. Big game and small game run to a half hour after sundown; ducks, geese and doves stop at sundown.
Times worked out for SGL 91 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.
Answers for SGL 91 hunters
Which species can hunters pursue on SGL 91?
The record is silent on species; WMU 3D rules apply.
Which license covers hunting on SGL 91?
Residents need the $20.97 adult license; juniors pay $6.97.
Where can I go if SGL 91 has too many hunters?
Closest on the list: Pinchot State Forest (4 miles), State Game Lands 135 (6 miles) and State Game Lands 292 (7 miles), all within a short drive.
Is the SGL 91 range open?
Yes, rifle 50/100 Yds, 10 firing points. Bring a license or a $31.97 range permit.
Is there an official map of SGL 91?
Open the official link in the summary band.
Is the SGL 91 area good for deer?
The unit gave 15,600 deer in 2025-26 (PGC estimate).
Which office is in charge of SGL 91?
the Pennsylvania Game Commission runs it as a State Game Lands tract owned and managed by the Game Commission for hunting and trapping.
Are bears taken near SGL 91?
188 bears were taken in Luzerne, Lackawanna and Carbon counties in 2024.
Where do hunters stay when they hunt SGL 91?
Start from Penn Lake Park; the area lies 8 miles to the northeast, in Luzerne, Lackawanna and Carbon counties.
How large a tract is SGL 91?
Roughly 23,915 acres.
Can I get a doe tag for SGL 91?
A WMU 3D antlerless license; PGC allocated 52,000 for 2026-27.
Closing notes on SGL 91
Seasons, closures and road access on SGL 91 can change during the license year. Check the official page before you load the truck.
Sources for this page: PGC GIS: MapServer 17 · pa.gov: sgl 091 · PGC GIS: MapServer 9 · pa.gov: state game lands; regulations from the 2026-27 PGC digest. Checked October 12, 2026.