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Crawford-Mercer controlled goose area
Pennsylvania, United States
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About Crawford-Mercer controlled goose area
Crawford-Mercer controlled goose area is a controlled goose area in Pennsylvania, United States, set by Pennsylvania Game Commission. It covers about 1,062 km² (410 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Greenville, about 0.2 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Pennsylvania Game Commission's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for waterfowl.
- Unit code
- Crawford-Mercer
- Area
- 1,062 km²
- Area (miles)
- 410 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 137 km² of public or protected land inside it, 13% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other or unnamed managers | 70 | 7% |
| PA Game Commission | 66 | 6% |
| Bureau of State Parks | 65 | 6% |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy | 3.3 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 1.1 | under 1% |
| French Creek Valley Conservancy | 0.9 | under 1% |
| PA Fish & Boat Commission | 0.0 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Pennsylvania Game Commission's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cackling goose | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Cackling goose | Dec 15, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Dec 15, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Dec 15, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Cackling goose | Jan 29, 2027 to Feb 20, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Jan 29, 2027 to Feb 20, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Jan 29, 2027 to Feb 20, 2027 | shotgun source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Crawford-Mercer controlled goose area
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Crawford-Mercer controlled goose area?
About 1,062 km² (410 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Pennsylvania Game Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Crawford-Mercer controlled goose area?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 137 km² of public or protected land, 13% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or unnamed managers. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Crawford-Mercer controlled goose area?
This page lists 9 seasons a person has checked against Pennsylvania Game Commission's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Pennsylvania Game Commission (area definitions); U.S. Census Bureau. Licence: Areas defined in the 2026-27 Pennsylvania Hunting & Trapping Digest (PGC); geometry public domain (U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Pennsylvania Game Commission. The official regulations and maps have the final word.