State Game Lands Number 40

State Game Lands Number 40 is a public hunting area comprising about 6,200 acres of forests and fields in Pennsylvania. The terrain ranges from 1,300 to 1,881 feet in elevation and includes varied woodland types and open areas suitable for wildlife habitat.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission established these lands in the early 1900s to protect declining wildlife populations and restore natural habitats. This initiative became part of a broader conservation movement across the state.

The hunting grounds connect with surrounding protected areas to form a network of nature conservation zones across the region. Visitors often notice the mix of forest types and open fields that support different animal species and local hunting traditions.

Visitors need a valid hunting license and must follow the hunting season regulations to use the land. Multiple parking areas accessible from local roads provide entry points to different parts of the property.

The land borders six different state game lands, creating an extensive wildlife corridor for animal movement across the region. This connection allows animals to roam freely across a much larger protected landscape.

Location: Carbon County

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 41.08667,-75.71333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45