Our Mission / About Us

The Conservation Officers Of Pennsylvania Association (COPA) was organized for the following purpose:

To increase understanding, awareness and support for the role of Pennsylvania's conservation officers in the management of our natural resources through public outreach programs and by promoting professionalism and fraternalism within our ranks.

In Memory Of WCO David L. Grove

March 5, 1979 - November 11, 2010

Start of Watch - 2001 - End of Watch - 2010

Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Officer David L. Grove was shot and killed in the line of duty while on patrol around 10:30 p.m., on Nov. 11, along Shrivers Road in Freedom Township, Adams County. Grove, age 31, of Fairfield, Adams County, was investigating reports of ongoing night-time shooting and possible poaching activity in the area.

Pennsylvania Game Commission

Junior Warden Camps

The Pennsylvania Game Commission will once again conduct one-day Junior Game Warden Camps throughout the Commonwealth, offering youths ages 12 to 15 an organized and enjoyable experience focused on the profession of a Pennsylvania State Game Warden.

Registration is currently limited and is not yet open. Participation is available to individuals who have not previously attended a camp. Please check back for updates.

Jr Game Warden Camp
(In Memory of Warden Kris Krebs)

Memorial fund in honor of Pennsylvania Game Commission Warden Kris Krebs to benefit the PA Game Commission's Jr Warden Camps.

Click below to donate

Jr Game Warden Camp
(In Memory of WCO David L. Grove)

Memorial fund in honor of Pennsylvania Game Commission officer WCO David Grove to benefit the PA Game Commission's Jr Warden Camps.

Click below to donate

The 30th anniversary challenge coin for the Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania prominently showcases the COPA Logo on its front, symbolizing “The Thin Green Line”. The reverse side commemorates three decades of the organization's efforts in enhancing understanding, awareness, and support for the vital role played by all Conservation Officers.

Click to Buy COPA's 30th Anniversary Challenge Coin

MEMBER SIGNUP

EVENT CALENDAR

KEYSTONE WARDENS MAGAZINE

COMMITTEES

This fundraiser is private and is not linked to the Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania (COPA). COPA is a nonprofit organization that operates in accordance with IRS regulations for 501(c)(3) entities. As such, COPA has no connection to this fundraiser, and all funds, merchandise, and shipments are managed by Kris Krebs Memorial Fund.

Sending a little piece of “home” to those serving overseas!

Crawford County State Game Warden Stephen Wingenbach and Deputy State Game Warden Brian Mummert recently delivered the Game Commission’s Pennsylvania Game News, Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania (COPA) Keystone Wardens magazines, and Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen and Conservationists’ quarterly publication to Veterans of the Vietnam War Jack Greer Memorial Post 52 in Meadville for their Project Support Our Troops.

To read more click here

Photos (Left to Right)

Crawford County Deputy State Game Warden Brian Mummert – United States Army from 1977-1981

Mark Crabb – Treasurer/Secretary of Crawford County Sportsman’s Council – United States Navy River Boat Sailor from 1969-1970

Phil Davis – Post Commander of Veterans of the Vietnam War Inc. Post 52 – United States Army from 1970-1976, Served in Vietnam

Chuck Provost – Member of the Veterans of the Vietnam War Inc. Post 52 – United States Navy VA 85 from 1962-1965

Crawford County State Game Warden Stephen Wingenbach

The 2025 NAWEOA Conference will be hosted by COPA and held in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Click Here For Conference Information

Click Here For Conference Registration

Click Here For Hotel Reservations

Join us for the 2025 NAWEOA
Conference in Erie, Pennsylvania!

The conference will run from July 14 - 19th, 2025 (Opening ceremonies on July 15 and the closing banquet will be the night of July 18th), at the Bayfront Convention Center.

PFBC Logo Wide

Click below to buy a PA Fishing
License / Permit

Click below and link to Pennsylvania
Boating Regulations

Click below for a copy of Pennsylvania's
Fishing Summary Handbook

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) plans to release around 3.2 million adult trout into 691 streams and 130 lakes available for fishing throughout the state. To view the stocking schedule, please click on the trout image to the right. Discover a nearby stocked trout waterway and create lasting memories.

COPA's 2024 Fall Raffle

Winners of fall raffle

$1000 or Crossbow Richard Shire

$900 or Rifle Barry Zaffuto

$800 or Grill Tilghman Smith

$700 or Kayak Barry Moore

$600 or Shotgun Dave Anderson

$500 or Muzzleloader Billy Derrick

$400 or Smoker Lance Schmidt

$300 or Griddle John Shutter

$200 or Binoculars Blaine Groshek

$100 or Blind Chair Rick Hixson

Congratulations!

Wild Turkey Kids Corner

Click below to view and

print your own activities for

Wild Turkeys

Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey Anatomy fill in the blank

Wild Turkey Coloring Page

Wild Turkey Crossword Puzzle

Wild Turkey Word Search

Wild Turkey Jokes You Can Tell

Wild Turkey Activity Answer Key

Pennsylvania Game Commission

2024-2025 General Hunting & Trapping Licenses
go on sale Monday, June 24, 2024.

Licenses are valid July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Click above for more information on buying a license or permit

Hunt Elk in Pennsylvania

2025 - 2026 PGC Antlerless License Dates

The Game Commission announced that 1,312,000 antlerless deer licenses will be allocated statewide for 2025-26, which is up from the 1,186,000 licenses allocated for 2024-25.

2025 ANTLERLESS DEER LICENSE SCHEDULE

June 16; Pre-qualified Round Begins for Landowner

June 23; 1st Round Begins for Residents (All WMUs Guaranteed)

July 14; 1st Round Begins for Nonresidents

July 28; 2nd Round Begins for All Hunters

August 11; 3rd Round Begins for All Hunters

August 25; 4th Round Begins for All Hunters

Remaining WMU Quotas

"Stocking Tradition"

Click here to preview the Keystone Wardens Pheasant Stocking Article

Does you Water Dog need a Life Jacket? Click here for more information

Click here for General PA Boating Regulations, Life Jackets

Museum Now Open

Located at the north end of the existing Visitors Center at Middle Creek

Visitors Center:

100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA 17578

Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area

Click here to view some current photos

If you are interested in purchasing a paver, please click on the link below for the order form. All proceeds will go to the Heritage Conservation Museum fund.

Paver Order Form

Check out our storefront

click below

2023-24 Hunting and Trapping Licenses

To learn more, click here

Report a Harvest

Click here for more info on reporting your Harvest