State Game Lands Number 12

State Game Lands Number 12 is a wildlife conservation area in Bradford County covering about 24,500 acres of mountainous terrain with hardwood forests and streams. Multiple parking areas and access points provide entry to the game lands from Pennsylvania Route 54.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission established this area as a wildlife management zone after it had been used for timber harvesting and railroad operations. This transition marked a shift from resource extraction to conservation in the region.

Local hunters use these lands during regulated seasons, following Pennsylvania's approach to wildlife management and conservation. The activity reflects how surrounding communities have traditionally engaged with these forests.

The area is accessible from multiple entry points connected to Pennsylvania Route 54, with several parking areas throughout. Visitors should prepare for variable terrain and changing conditions across the different zones.

The elevation changes across the lands create layered ecosystems within the same area. Black bears, white-tailed deer, and eastern hemlock trees thrive at different heights, making it a site where these different communities coexist closely.