PATC Policy
The Tuscarora Trail traverses many areas where hunting is permitted. Hikers are advised to wear appropriate blaze-orange clothing during hunting seasons or not hike on the trail at all except where the trail is on roads or other locations where hunting is obviously not permitted.
Partners’ Policies
National Park Service
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Hunting is not allowed on lands administered by the Park.
USDA Forest Service
Jefferson & George Washington National Forest
The Tuscarora Trail passes through the Lee Ranger District, where hunting is permitted during hunting season.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Bureaus of Forestry and State Parks
The Bureau of Forestry regulates hunting under Section 51.63 of its regulations. Hunting and trapping are permitted in accordance with Pennsylvania game laws on all bureau lands unless otherwise posted. Hunting and trapping are allowed on the Tuscarora Trail.
The Bureau of State Parks regulates hunting under §31.10 of its regulations. Hunting and trapping are allowed in “designated hunting areas” in accordance with Pennsylvania game laws. Trapping may be permitted in areas not designated for hunting with a special permit. Hunting is allowed on some portions of the Tuscarora Trail.
Maryland
Department of Natural Resources
The Tuscarora Trail passes through the Indian Springs Wildlife Management Area, where hunting is permitted during hunting season.
West Virginia
The Tuscarora Trail passes through the Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area, which is open to the public for hunting during designated seasons.
