2026 Hunting Permit Application
Hidden Valley Scout Reservation will be closed to campers and exclusively open for deer hunting during scheduled hunting days.

Please note that deer hunting will not be permitted at Camp Tuckahoe in 2026 due to safety concerns associated with the presence of the Council Service Center and Scout Shop, which receive visitors throughout the day.

This year's hunt at Hidden Valley will occur from Saturday, November 28, 2026, to Wednesday, December 2, 2026, for both antlered and antlerless deer. Only hunters who have secured a permit from the Council are eligible to participate.

All hunters must hold valid PA hunting licenses and permits. Deer may be harvested according to the PA Game Commission permits and the designated management area of the camp. All successful hunters are required to submit a camp harvest report tag in the Camp Ranger's mailbox before leaving the camp.

All hunting is subject to the following regulations:
• Any hunter feeling ill or having a temperature greater than 100.4 should not attend.
• Hunters are prohibited from entering any camp building besides a public restroom.
• All hunters must have a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hunting license.
• All Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hunting regulations are in effect.
• Hunters must comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
• No hunting will be permitted without a valid Council-issued Hunting Permit with them.
• Parking and hunting will only occur in designated areas of the camps.
• No vehicular traffic is permitted beyond the inner parking lot at any camp unless permission is obtained from the Camp Ranger or another designated Council employee.
• The Ranger, or any designated Council employee, may revoke the privilege of parking and hunting on Council property at any time and for any reason.
• Permits issued are not transferable to another person.
• Hunters must carry a cell phone while hunting and use a flashlight after sunset.
• Hunters are not permitted to build any tree stands or attach any permanent devices to any tree.
• Hunters are not permitted to build fires or use open flame stoves on camp property.
• All hunters under 18 must always be within eyesight of and accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age while on the camp property.
• No smoking, alcoholic beverages, or illegal substances are allowed on camp property.
• No all-terrain vehicles or pets are permitted on camp property.
• Hunters must remove all trash brought into the camp.
• Hunter must follow PA Game Commission safety zone guidelines around all camp buildings.
• All hunters selected will be issued a vehicle permit for display in the vehicle. Vehicles and hunters are not permitted to sleep in vehicles or leave vehicles in parking lots overnight.

You will be notified via email if you are selected to receive a hunting permit.
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  • Notice: Hunting areas are limited by PA Game Commission safety zone guidelines around all camp buildings. Anyone found outside of these areas, or hunting within a safety zone, will be asked to immediately leave and all hunting privileges will be revoked.

    Hunting zones/areas are not assigned or monitored by the council and are first come, first serve. Hunters are to be courteous and mindful of other hunters.

    I have read and understand the above rules and regulations. I further agree to abide by the rules and regulations as stated. I understand that the Camp Ranger or another designated Council employee may cancel my hunting privileges at any time for any reason.