
CWD update: Disease management zones expand by more than 2,300 square miles in Pa.
Due to CWD detections, DMA 2 now covers more than 6,715 square miles, an expansion of 2,101 square miles since last year.
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Due to CWD detections, DMA 2 now covers more than 6,715 square miles, an expansion of 2,101 square miles since last year.
Anglers are reminded that bass are in the catch-and-immediate release season through June 14. The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is offering a variety of free fishing and boating events in coming months. For more,

Auditors said the commission should consider its “full financial position” when making a budget or considering an increase in hunting license fees.

Not all was lost, however, as Big Pine Creek offered outstanding trout fishing all week.
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission continued in-season trout stockings in recent weeks. Fish for Free days are slated for May 26 and July 4, offering anglers an opportunity to fish statewide without a license.
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission continued in-season trout stockings in recent weeks. For a schedule, visit www.fishandboat.com. Anglers are reminded that walleyes come back into season May 4, and bass are in catch-and-immediate-release season

Also, in AP hunting zones – including southeastern Pennsylvania – the length of the regular season has been decreased from 50 to 30 days and daily bag limits have been reduced from three to two

It’s anyone’s guess at this point, and it may need to happen this year.

Hunter concern over the change prompts Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners discussion.
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