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Pennsylvania Fish, Boat officer says ‘no one asked us about losing deputies’

Questions abound about the abrupt dismissal effective Sept. 1 of 174 deputy officers serving the Pennsylvania Game and Fish & Boat commissions.
Lawmakers, deputies ...

FishingPennsylvania

Pennsylvania Fish, Boat officer says ‘no one asked us about losing deputies’

Questions abound about the abrupt dismissal effective Sept. 1 of 174 deputy officers serving the Pennsylvania Game and Fish & Boat commissions. Lawmakers, deputies and sportsmen alike have asked about why the action was taken so close to hunting seasons, what is the real reason for ending the long-standing deputies programs, and is there a ...

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