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PGC bluebird nestbox camera, take two
Harrisburg — Following the successful fledging of four bluebird chicks about two weeks ago, a pair of bluebirds wasted no time in getting on with a second nest that can be viewed through a live
Hunters can purchase DMAP permits beginning July 2
Harrisburg — As hunters prepare for the upcoming antlerless deer license application period, Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today announced that Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) antlerless deer permits will be available
July 12 begins 2010-11 doe license process
Harrisburg — Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today reminded hunters that county treasurers will begin accepting antlerless deer license applications from resident hunters starting Monday, July 12; and from nonresidents beginning Monday,
Game Commission and NWTF Partner on “Women in the Outdoors” Program
Harrisburg — Women are Pennsylvania’s fastest growing group of hunters and a beneficial new partnership between the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will help provide more outdoor opportunities to women
Residents encouraged to participate in Appalachian bat survey
Harrisburg — Pennsylvania Game Commission biologists are seeking assistance from residents in a regional monitoring effort to collect bat maternity colony data this summer. This monitoring is especially important due to the mortalities in bat
Breaking News: Asian carp found above electric barrier
The answer has finally been answered: yes, Asian carp have breached the electic barrier in the Chicago Waterway System. Well, at least one has. The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee announced today that one Bighead
Agenda posted for Game Commission June meeting
Harrisburg — Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today announced that the agenda for the Board of Game Commissioners upcoming June meeting has been posted on the agency’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us). To view a
Study: Power plant costs region $30 million annually in fish
Oregon, Ohio – Sport and commercial anglers, boaters, local residents, and citizen groups released an economic study that calculates the FirstEnergy Bay Shore coal plant costs Ohio $29.7 million every year in economic damage by
Grand Portage State Park closed for weekend due to construction
In the interest of public safety, Grand Portage State Park, near the Canadian border, will be closed this weekend. The closure will allow for the grading and paving of a new entrance road and other
