Pa Bear Check Stations 2025. Bear check stations, which are listed on the next page, are open on the first two days of the regular firearms bear season, and on select days of the extended seasons. In addition, within 24 hours each hunter who harvests a bear must take the animal, along with his hunting license and bear license, to a game commission check station for examination.

Congratulations on harvesting a pennsylvania black bear, one of the state’s most impressive big game animals. Please note age certificates will not be mailed to hunters, all successful hunters.