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EPA denies petition for lead ammo ban

Washington, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency has denied a petition from several environmental groups calling for a ban on lead hunting ammunition and fishing sinkers. “EPA reached this decision because the agency does not

Fishing picking up with cooler nights, but need rain

NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie – When conditions allowed, the perch bite picked up in late August, with nice catches in 50 to 55 feet out of Trout and Godfrey runs and Walnut Creek. Walleye action

Pennsylvania Cuffs & Collars – Issue 18

NORTHWEST REGION Erie County WCO Larry M. Smith said nearly 80 youngsters participated in the Erie County Youth Field Day hosted by the Gem City Outdoorsmen. Erie County WCO Darin L. Clark has been attempting

Elk center has ‘soft’ opening this month

Benezette, Pa. – By the time you read this, the $12 million Elk Country Visitor Center will be open here and you can visit. Maybe. Billed as the largest elk-watching and conservation-education facility east of

Game Commission tells motorists to watch out for deer

Harrisburg — The Pennsylvania Game Commission today advised motorists to slow down after sundown and before sunrise to reduce their risk of having a close encounter with a white-tailed deer. Deer collisions are an annual

Pa. pulls welcome mat back from poachers

Harrisburg — Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl Roe said, starting today, the commonwealth has begun to reverse its reputation of being a state with minimal risks for chronic poachers as new penalties — including

Game Commissioners to meet in Wilkes Barre Oct. 4-5

Harrisburg — The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will hold its next meeting on Oct. 4-5, at the Quality Inn, 880 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County. A copy of the agenda for the upcoming meeting

PGC to hold drawing for elk licenses Sept. 10

Harrisburg — Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl Roe said the agency’s public drawing for the 2010 elk hunting licenses will be webcast beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 10. To view the drawing,

Pennsylvania Callendar of Events – Issue 18

Banquets/Fundraisers. Sept. 9: Erie Chapter RGS Banquet, 6 p.m., Erie Maennerchor Club. For more info call Michelle, 814-774-9621. Sept. 11: Adams Co. Longbeards NWTF Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Biglerville Fire Hall. For more info call Mike

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