Game Commission Says Fluorescent Orange Face Masks Not Required to Hunt

HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Game Commission has taken to social media to refute a fake post that said the state will require fluorescent orange face masks to hunt this season. The manufactured post was put up on a fake website in the middle of last week.

The Game Commission responded in order to deny the posting:

“CLARIFICATION POST: There is a post containing false information circulating on social media, featuring the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s name and logo, stating hunters would be required to wear fluorescent orange face masks while hunting this year. This is NOT TRUE.

“The Pennsylvania Game Commission IS NOT requiring hunters to wear fluorescent orange face masks while hunting this fall. All fluorescent orange requirements are outlined in the 2020-21 Hunting and Trapping Digest.

“Help spread the word to fellow Pennsylvania hunters by correcting related posts. Agency news and updates can always be found on the agency’s official website www.pgc.pa.gov and verified social media pages.”

The fake posting had said:

“In an announcement late Wednesday afternoon, Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Game Commission have released new requirements for hunters taking to the woods in Pennsylvania’s general seasons.

“In all seasons that require fluorescent orange to be worn, PA hunters must additionally wear an orange face mask for visual safety and to reduce the spread of Covid-19. ‘This measure will ensure that those afield in Pennsylvania will do so with the utmost of safety.’”