Allegheny National Forest

09/24/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/24/2021 09:13

Roads Open for 2021-22 Hunting Seasons

Release Date: Sep 24, 2021

Contact(s): Christopher Leeser

Warren, PA September 24, 2021- The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will open over 100 Forest Roads for hunter access between September 25, 2021 and January 17, 2022, unless otherwise noted. Traditionally many of the normally gated roads are opened each fall to allow preseason scouting and legal hunting during Pennsylvania hunt seasons.

The Interactive Hunting Map for planning hunts along with the list of roads is available on the forest website under the Maps and Publications section on the bottom right side of the page.

Please note that only the main roads and listed spur roads are open. Side roads are closed to vehicle traffic. Roads may be closed at any time due to weather, unsafe conditions, or to protect resources. Disabled hunter roads are only open for use by hunters possessing a Disabled Persons Permit issued by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

For your safety, please always drive these narrow, high clearance roads with caution. Some open roads may have maintenance or timber sale activity in progress. You may still drive the roads but should proceed with extra caution and expect poor road conditions and trucks or heavy equipment on these roads.

The Allegheny National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map contains the current road policy. The maps are available on the forest website under the Maps and Publications section. Paper copies of the map are available at the forest offices.

Unless otherwise posted, non-motorized use, including hiking, biking, and horseback riding, is always allowed on gated roads. Off-highway vehicle use is not allowed off the designated ATV/OHM trail system at any time.

The status of roads can change at any time.  If you have questions, please contact the Bradford Ranger District Office 814-363-6000 or the Marienville Ranger District Office 814-927-5700.