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    District Office Construction

    The district office building for Tuscarora State Forest in Blain is currently under construction.

    The construction project is anticipated to be active from mid-July until early November, 2025. During this time, much of the area around the office building will be off limits for access.

    If possible, please avoid in-person visitation to the office and instead, contact us.

    We will still be open 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Mondays through Fridays if you must visit in-person.

    Access will be through the conference room entrance; just follow the signage and utilize the temporary intercom system and we will be happy to serve you.  

    Chronic Wasting Disease

    Chronic Wasting Disease, which is an always fatal disease to deer and elk, has been detected in all, or portions of Bald Eagle State Forest.

    Hunters should be aware of special rules and regulations that apply to deer harvested within the Disease Management Area. It is recommended that those deer be tested for the disease.

    More information about chronic wasting disease can be found on the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture websites.

    In addition, the Pennsylvania Game Commission provides information about deer processors in the Disease Management Area.

    Volunteer Opportunities

    To participate in volunteer projects in Tuscarora State Forest, contact volunteer coordinator Matt Puchalsky at 717-536-3191.

    Don’t Move Firewood

    To help protect the forest from invasive insects that can kill trees and devastate the ecosystem, please do not transport firewood over long distances.

    Firewood can harbor insects such as emerald ash borer. Cut or purchase your firewood where you intend to burn it.