Here is a State Game Protector Sign from the Pennsylvania Game Commission headquartered in Harrisburg, PA. This State Game Protector Porcelain Sign is from between 1895 and the early 1920s era and is in very good condition considering how old it is.
It is approximately 24″ wide and is made of porcelain enamel over steel. This sign would have originally hung outside of a Pennsylvania Game Commission officials office. The main workforce of the Pennsylvania Game Commission are Game Wardens, formerly known as Wildlife Conservation Officers and originally Game Protectors; which suggests that this sign has some good age to it.
Fun Facts:
Game wardens in Pennsylvania were originally referred to as “Game Protectors” when the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) was established in 1895. This title remained in use for several decades as these officers were primarily responsible for enforcing hunting laws and protecting wildlife populations.
In 1923, the title was officially changed from “Game Protector” to “Game Warden”, aligning more closely with similar roles in other states. The change reflected the evolving responsibilities of these officers, which expanded beyond just protection to include wildlife management, conservation, and public education.