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Pennsylvania bill would deny hunting licenses to those convicted of animal cruelty

Featured, Hunting, National Hunting, News, Pennsylvania /

A bill that would grant authority to the Pennsylvania Game Commission to deny or revoke a hunting or furtaking license from anyone convicted of animal cruelty has resurfaced in the state House. 
State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester County, introduced House Bill 669, which has been referred to the Game and Fisheries Committee. In her co-sponsorship memo to legislators, Shusterman referred to the 2019 incident in Jefferson County where two Brookville-area teenagers filmed themselves torturing a wounded buck during the statewide firearms deer season. 

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New switchgrass market may make more habitat for wildlife

Featured, Nature Page & Night Sky, News, Pennsylvania /

Bruce Trumbower gazes at the 50 acres of switchgrass planted on his farm and sees a wildlife oasis.
The Luzerne County farmer has been actively involved in balancing agriculture with wildlife habitat, and he hopes other farmers can see the benefit as well. But in order for farm fields to double as wildlife habitat, he said, there needs to be a financial outlet.

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Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission wants lawmakers to extend fee-setting power

Fishing, National Fishing, News, Pennsylvania /

When the state Legislature gave the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission the authority to establish its own license fees in 2020, the privilege was meant to be temporary. During his address to the House Game and Fisheries Committee on March 28, Executive Director Tim Schaeffer asked legislators to begin thinking about extending the authority.

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Pennsylvania Game Commission expects lines, slowdowns with new doe tag sales

Featured, Hunting, National Hunting, News, Pennsylvania /

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is preparing for long lines and system delays when antlerless licenses go on sale this year through a new process that replaces the pink envelopes that were mailed to county treasurers.
The new antlerless license system is preparing for a late-June debut.

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Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission needs an Operation Fish Thief

National Fishing, Opinion, Pennsylvania /

Stocked trout are a put-and-take resource, and there’s nothing wrong with the concept.
It can be a problem, however, if those stocked trout are taken when they shouldn’t be. It can be frustrating to witness someone poaching trout before the season and be able to do nothing more than leave a voicemail with the region office.

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Pennsylvania lawmakers debate wildlife predators with Game Commission

Featured, Home Page News, Hunting, National Hunting, National News, News, Pennsylvania /

Although it’s been nearly 30 years since the Pennsylvania Game Commission reintroduced fishers back into the state, debate over predators’ impact on game species remains on the forefront. During the March 28 House Game and Fisheries meeting to hear the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s annual report, several legislators echoed concerns they’re hearing from constituents regarding predators, mainly fishers. The topic of reintroducing the American marten to Pennsylvania was also discussed.

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Pennsylvania takes regional approach fighting invasive species

Featured, National, National News, Nature Page & Night Sky, News, Pennsylvania /

The Pennsylvania Governor’s Invasive Species Council is taking a regional approach in the fight against invasives.
The new approach will launch as a pilot program in 13 northwest counties in July and will be a partnership with the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts.
Using $210,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, the association will conduct on-the-ground projects to remove invasive species and educational outreach to help prevent introduction of invasives.

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Wheat gene could save the American chestnut

Nature Page & Night Sky, Opinion, Pennsylvania /

Much discourse has focused around genetically-modified crops – corn, soybeans, small grains – that are processed into the food we eat. I think the concern is unfounded and GMO crops are actually beneficial when it comes to yield and even nutrition.
Like it or not, genetically modified crops are here to stay, but corn and soybeans aren’t the only things sprouting from the soil with altered DNA. Soon, it appears, we could even have GMO forests.

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