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Game-baiting issue may bite agency

By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg – The Pennsyl-vania Game Commission’s reputation, deserved or not, as primarily a law-enforcement agency has come back to bite it again. That was evident during a special hearing of

Landowner liability bill sails through the House

By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg – A long-anticipated bill that would protect Pennsylvania landowners who allow hunting on their properties from liability for accidents or injuries was unanimously approved by the state House in late

Trout fishing holds up across state due to cool nights

NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie – Nighttime walleye fishing picked up at the mouths of the creeks in late May. With water still at just 50 degrees, perch fishing remained slow in the lake, although bass

Federation: Audit deer management

By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg – Backed by 16 different organizations, the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs in early May called for state legislators to undertake an independent review and analysis of the Pennsylvania Game

PF&BC officials fret about their dicey 13 dams

By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg, Pa. – The 2007 hurricane season is off to an early start, according to weather forecasters. That should worry anyone who fishes in Pennsylvania. The Keystone State is far

Ahh May: So much water, so many fish, so little time

NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie and tributaries – May is typically slow in Erie, and this May has been no different. Walleyes have been hitting at the mouths of the creeks, such as Walnut and Trout

Representatives blast agency on Boop ouster

By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg – Key lawmakers responded angrily to the 4-2 vote of Pennsylvania game commissioners taking the board presidency away from Tom Boop. The commission action on May 1 apparently came in

P&Y Club makes history in state

By P.J. Reilly Southeast Correspondent Lancaster, Pa – For the first time in its 46-year history, the members of the oldest bowhunting organization in North America met in the eastern United States. Nearly 2,000 members

Trout fishing heats up as waters warm, bugs pop

Trout fishing picked up consistently since opening day and the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is performing in-season stockings statewide. For a schedule, visit www.fish.state.pa.us. Walleye season began May 5. NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie –

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