Hunting at Codorus State Park
During established seasons, about 2,800 acres are open to:
Hunting
Trapping
Training of dogs
Common game species are:
Deer
Pheasant
Rabbit
Squirrel
Waterfowl
Hunting is limited to the use of three types of short-range weapons during the appropriate hunting seasons:
Waterfowl hunting is popular and 15 duck blinds are awarded by lottery on the third Saturday in August. Hunting waterfowl is prohibited until the day after Labor Day.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day through March 31 in designated hunting areas.
DCNR and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Complete information on hunting rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the
Pennsylvania Game Commission.
This activity or structure is ADA accessible.
Contact the park office for ADA accessible hunting information.
Firearms Safety
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. Other visitors use the park during hunting seasons.
Firearms and archery equipment used for hunting may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons.
In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment shall be kept in the owner's vehicle or enclosed trailer. Exceptions include law enforcement officers and individuals with a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms are authorized to carry a firearm concealed on their person while they are within a state park.