Middle Creek is a near 6,000 acre Wildlife Management Area managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission primarily for waterfowl, grassland nesting birds, and wetland dependent species.

2 days ago · HARRISBURG -- Due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that is currently affecting many parts of the state, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is restricting public access at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, effective Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. With the continued warming trends and the anticipated arrival of snow geese to Middle Creek, this decision was made out of an abundance of ...

1 day ago · With migrating snow geese about to arrive, parts of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area are closed off to the public out of caution for humans’ and domestic animals’ health. Starting Tuesday ...

1 day ago · Middle Creek is a nearly 6,000-acre wildlife area managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission located in Lancaster and Lebanon counties.

In recent years, more than 100,000 snow geese, 10,000 tundra swans, 10,000 Canada geese, and a wide variety of ducks have stopped at Middle Creek while pushing north to their breeding grounds.

1 day ago · Middle Creek Wildlife officials brace for perfect storm of migrating snow geese and avian influenza The Pennsylvania Game Commission is restricting public access to popular viewing areas at the site.

The Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, located on the Lebanon-Lancaster County line about one mile south of Kleinfletersville, is a special tract owned and set aside by the Pennsylvania Game Commission for the protection, propagation, management, preservation and controlled harvest of wildlife.

Jan 12, 2024 · The Game Commission said Middle Creek annually is a temporary home to almost 200,000 snow geese and thousands of tundra swans who are migrating to their summer Arctic breeding grounds.

Middle Creek is a near 6,000-acre Wildlife Management Area managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission primarily for waterfowl, grassland nesting birds, and wetland dependent species. Middle Creeks hosts an interactive visitor center, a seasonal wildlife driving tour, and over twenty miles of hiking trails.

1 day ago · The Pennsylvania Game Commission is closing some areas of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Lancaster and Lebanon counties starting Feb. 4 due to bird flu.