Education & Safety

Hunter/Trapper Education

We conduct Hunter-Trapper Education (HTE) classes using a team of PA Game Commission certified instructors. The standard HTE class consists of 4 hours of independent study and a minimum of six hours of classroom study. Our classes are normally a one day Saturday class.

HTE classes are required of all first-time hunters in Pennsylvania. All students must be 11 years of age at the time they complete the class. All classes are open to the public and free of charge.

Classes are usually held at Duncannon Sportsmen's Association on the first Saturday of March and the Saturday after Labor Day. Our team of instructors also instruct classes at New Bloomfield Sportsmen’s Association the second Saturday of March and at the PA State Hunters Organization on the second Saturday of August. Classes are usually posted on the Game Commission website at least eight weeks before the class. Online Registration for all classes is required on the Pennsylvania Game Commission website, CLICK HERE. On the Homepage, click “Hunter Education Classes”, select “Hunter-Trapper Education”, enter your zip code and select 10 miles or 50 miles.

A Successful Furtaking Course is also normally held in Perry County during September. You may locate this class on the website by following the above instructions and selecting “Successful Furtaking & Cable Restraint Certifications”. This advanced class has a $15.00 fee which must be paid online by credit card during the registration process.

For additional information, contact:

CARL FOX at 717-433-8223 or

TREVIS PAULUS at 717-582-7608

Duncannon Sportsmen's Assoc. Scholarship

The Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association will present a total of $1000.00 in scholarships to graduating seniors entering a field of study relating to forestry, wildlife management, conservation, the environment or a related field.

The Duncannon Sportsmen’s Scholarship is open to all graduating seniors of the Susquenita School District and the graduating senior son/daughter of Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association members (in good standing for the current year) in other school districts, home schooled and private schooled seniors are welcome to apply.

Completed applications should be forwarded to Ross Magee, Scholarship Chairman, 21 Barley Drive, Duncannon, PA 17020. Applications must be postmarked by March 31 each year. The recipient(s) will be notified at the high school awards ceremony in the recipient’s home school. Home-schooled recipients will be notified by letter at their home address. Funds will be mailed to the recipient(s) upon successful completion of one semester of study and enrollment for the following semester. A copy of your first semester grades and proof of registration for your second semester must be sent to Mr. Magee at the above address.

Applications will be available in the Susquenita High School guidance office no later than February 1. Applicants from other school districts and home-schooled seniors may request an application from Mr. Magee by calling 717-602-6920

For additional information, contact:

ROSS MAGEE 717-602-6920