State Game Lands 44: hunting, parking and access
State Game Lands 44 is 39,335 acres owned by the Pennsylvania Game Commission in Elk County, across WMUs 2F and 2G. PGC's maps show 61 parking areas, 76 gates and 27 miles of game land road that PGC opens to vehicles at set times of year. The game lands are in 13 separate pieces; the largest is 25,858 acres.
Data updated October 2026. Boundary, parking, roads and gates: PGC's game lands maps. Seasons: PGC 2026-27 Seasons and Bag Limits.
State game landsState forestNational forestState parkSGL 44PGC parkingRoad open seasonallyShooting rangeWMU lineHighway
| Size | 39,335 acres, measured from PGC's boundary |
|---|---|
| Counties | Elk |
| WMU | WMU 2F (33,722 acres), WMU 2G (5,614 acres) |
| PGC region | Northcentral Region (office in Jersey Shore) |
| Parking areas | 61 (38 gravel, 14 grass, 8 dirt and 1 not recorded) |
| Roads open seasonally | 27 miles on 12 roads |
| Game land roads closed to public vehicles | 107 miles |
| Gates | 76 |
| Public shooting range | Yes (PGC) |
| Separate tracts | 13 (largest 25,858 acres) |
| Nearest towns | Ridgway (next to it), Crenshaw (2 mi) and Kersey (3 mi) |
Where do you park on SGL 44?
PGC maps 61 parking areas on State Game Lands 44, listed north to south. Surfaces: 38 gravel, 14 grass, 8 dirt and 1 not recorded.
| Lot | Latitude, longitude | Surface | Size (square feet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41.41011, -78.67314 | gravel | 5,000 |
| 2 | 41.40777, -78.74900 | gravel | 1,000 |
| 3 | 41.39684, -78.69664 | gravel | 2,000 |
| 4 | 41.39634, -78.75225 | gravel | 1,000 |
| 5 | 41.39323, -78.76583 | gravel | 4,200 |
| 6 | 41.39210, -78.76879 | gravel | 2,500 |
| 7 | 41.39198, -78.77022 | 1,920 | |
| 8 | 41.39029, -78.88120 | gravel | 7,500 |
| 9 | 41.38865, -78.87483 | grass | 1,000 |
| 10 | 41.38719, -78.77656 | gravel | 1,000 |
| 11 | 41.38655, -78.69062 | gravel | 2,500 |
| 12 | 41.38188, -78.77233 | gravel | 1,000 |
| 13 | 41.38097, -78.74071 | grass | 600 |
| 14 | 41.38005, -78.86801 | gravel | 1,400 |
| 15 | 41.37892, -78.68276 | grass | 5,000 |
| 16 | 41.37832, -78.77785 | dirt | 5,000 |
| 17 | 41.37386, -78.86332 | gravel | 1,000 |
| 18 | 41.37375, -78.85983 | grass | 1,000 |
| 19 | 41.37325, -78.81382 | gravel | 7,500 |
| 20 | 41.37229, -78.79515 | gravel | 2,430 |
| 21 | 41.37214, -78.85933 | gravel | 6,500 |
| 22 | 41.37092, -78.69117 | gravel | 1,000 |
| 23 | 41.36894, -78.82873 | gravel | 1,000 |
| 24 | 41.36849, -78.75118 | dirt | 1,000 |
| 25 | 41.36832, -78.85111 | gravel | 1,000 |
| 26 | 41.36788, -78.85837 | grass | 1,000 |
| 27 | 41.36739, -78.75223 | gravel | |
| 28 | 41.36707, -78.85100 | gravel | 1,000 |
| 29 | 41.36654, -78.82110 | gravel | 1,000 |
| 30 | 41.36434, -78.75038 | gravel | |
| 31 | 41.36206, -78.73141 | gravel | 600 |
| 32 | 41.36198, -78.75873 | dirt | 1,000 |
| 33 | 41.36052, -78.82191 | gravel | 1,000 |
| 34 | 41.35825, -78.81582 | dirt | 7,500 |
| 35 | 41.35779, -78.80498 | gravel | 2,640 |
| 36 | 41.35774, -78.81675 | gravel | 1,250 |
| 37 | 41.35619, -78.81843 | gravel | 1,000 |
| 38 | 41.35615, -78.79680 | gravel | 1,600 |
| 39 | 41.35509, -78.79076 | gravel | 1,485 |
| 40 | 41.35422, -78.81413 | gravel | 10,000 |
| 41 | 41.35195, -78.77297 | dirt | 2,500 |
| 42 | 41.34209, -78.78717 | gravel | 1,000 |
| 43 | 41.34108, -78.85671 | grass | 1,000 |
| 44 | 41.32849, -78.79037 | gravel | 600 |
| 45 | 41.32327, -78.78860 | dirt | 555 |
| 46 | 41.32269, -78.66394 | dirt | 5,000 |
| 47 | 41.32153, -78.75428 | grass | 5,000 |
| 48 | 41.32023, -78.75813 | gravel | 2,000 |
| 49 | 41.32013, -78.74119 | gravel | 1,000 |
| 50 | 41.31966, -78.66207 | grass | 5,000 |
| 51 | 41.31849, -78.72387 | gravel | 2,500 |
| 52 | 41.31644, -78.78683 | gravel | 1,000 |
| 53 | 41.31483, -78.73230 | gravel | 5,000 |
| 54 | 41.31447, -78.67135 | grass | 600 |
| 55 | 41.30722, -78.78623 | grass | 1,000 |
| 56 | 41.30680, -78.72655 | grass | 2,500 |
| 57 | 41.30547, -78.81659 | grass | 600 |
| 58 | 41.29790, -78.72523 | grass | |
| 59 | 41.28924, -78.73438 | dirt | 1,000 |
| 60 | 41.28913, -78.72397 | grass | |
| 61 | 41.28122, -78.73172 | gravel | 600 |
Source: PGC State Game Lands parking areas. Sizes and surfaces are PGC's own records; a lot may be plowed or not in winter.
Which roads on SGL 44 are open to vehicles?
PGC opens 12 roads on SGL 44 to vehicles at set times of year, 27 miles in all. Outside those times they are closed to public vehicles.
| Road | Miles | When PGC opens it |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Run Road | 6.1 | Schedule 1 below |
| Empire Ridge Road | 4.4 | Schedule 2 below |
| Vineyard Run Rd | 4.1 | Schedule 2 below |
| Mohan Run Electric Rd | 2.5 | Schedule 3 below |
| Belmouth Run Road | 2.5 | Schedule 4 below |
| Raintown Road | 2.2 | Schedule 2 below |
| Rosebud Main Rd | 1.4 | Schedule 5 below |
| Island Run Road | 1.2 | Schedule 6 below |
| Mead Run Road | 1.0 | Schedule 7 below |
| Kyler Extension Rd | 1.0 | Schedule 2 below |
| Rosebud North Rd | 0.6 | Schedule 5 below |
| Dog Hollow Run Rd | 0.3 | Schedule 2 below |
Schedule 1, PGC's words: "Open: 9/21/2024 - 12/15/2024 & 4/1/2025 - 6/1/2025"
Schedule 2, PGC's words: "Open: 9/19/2025 - 2/9/2026"
Schedule 3, PGC's words: "Open: 9/19/2025 - 12/18/2025"
Schedule 4, PGC's words: "Open: 9/19/2025 - 12/14/2025 & 4/24/2026 - 6/1/2026"
Schedule 5, PGC's words: "Open: 9/19/2025 - 12/29/2025"
Schedule 6, PGC's words: "Open: 9/19/2025 - 2/9/2026 & 4/1/2026 - 6/1/2026"
Schedule 7, PGC's words: "Open: 9/19/2025 - 2/9/2026 & 4/24/2026 - 6/1/2026"
Any dates are the ones in PGC's road layer when this page was built, and may be from a past season. PGC posts each year's dates on its game lands maps and at the gates.
PGC also maps 107 miles of game land road on SGL 44 that is closed to public vehicles. PGC's road layer counts 28 miles of road open to public traffic through or along the game lands. PGC records 76 gates here.
Named trails PGC maps on SGL 44: Gurocii Quarry Switch Back Trail, Indian Rock Trail, Laurel Run Trail and Clarion-Little Toby Trail.
Sources: PGC State Game Lands roads; PGC State Game Lands gates; PGC State Game Lands trails. Road miles measured by FilledTag from PGC's lines.
Is there a shooting range on SGL 44?
Yes. PGC lists a public shooting range on SGL 44: rifle to 100 at 41.3580, -78.8167. Range use needs a hunting or furtaker license or a range permit.
Source: PGC public shooting ranges.
Which WMU is SGL 44 in, and what is taken there?
SGL 44 lies across 2 WMUs. Seasons, antlerless licenses and harvest are kept by WMU, not by game lands; these are the figures for each whole WMU:
| WMU | Game lands acres in it | Antlered deer | Antlerless deer | Bears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU 2F | 33,722 | 10,785 (2025-26) | 15,651 (2025-26) | 213 (2024) |
| WMU 2G | 5,614 | 7,572 (2025-26) | 12,307 (2025-26) | 476 (2024) |
In WMU 2F, 2026-27 archery deer runs October 3 to November 20, and December 26 to January 24, 2027 and the regular firearms season November 28 to December 13. In WMU 2G, 2026-27 archery deer runs October 3 to November 20, and December 26 to January 24, 2027 and the regular firearms season November 28 to December 13.
Harvest: PGC Annual Deer Population Report, April 2026; PGC's 2024 bear harvest release. Seasons: PGC 2026-27 Seasons and Bag Limits.
How do you get to SGL 44?
Highways through the game lands: PA 949, US 219 and PA 948. Highways within five miles: US 219, PA 949, PA 948, PA 255, PA 153 and PA 28. Nearest towns: Ridgway (next to it), Crenshaw (2 miles), Kersey (3 miles) and Brockway (3 miles).
PGC's rules for every State Game Lands tract, from tree stands to fluorescent orange for non-hunters, are on the Pennsylvania hunting page.
Questions hunters ask
Where can you park on State Game Lands 44?
PGC maps 61 parking areas on SGL 44: 38 gravel, 14 grass, 8 dirt and 1 not recorded. The largest PGC lists is about 10,000 square feet, at 41.3542, -78.8141. Every lot's coordinates are in the table on this page.
What WMU is State Game Lands 44 in?
SGL 44 lies across WMU 2F (33,722 acres) and WMU 2G (5,614 acres). Seasons and antlerless licenses follow the WMU the ground is in.
When are the roads on SGL 44 open to vehicles?
PGC lists 12 roads on SGL 44 as open seasonally, 27 miles in all. For Laurel Run Road, PGC's note reads: "Open: 9/21/2024 - 12/15/2024 & 4/1/2025 - 6/1/2025" The dates may be from a past season; PGC posts new ones each year.
Can you camp on State Game Lands 44?
No. PGC does not allow camping on any State Game Lands, SGL 44 included. The nearest town is Ridgway, next to the game lands, by the Census map of places.
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Where these facts come from
- Boundary and acres: PGC State Game Lands boundaries. Parking: PGC State Game Lands parking areas. Roads: PGC State Game Lands roads. Gates: PGC State Game Lands gates.
- WMU harvest: PGC Annual Deer Population Report, April 2026; PGC's 2024 bear harvest release. Seasons: PGC 2026-27 Seasons and Bag Limits.
- Public land around the game lands: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US 4.1). Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
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