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Deer hunters top 2009 numbers during first gun weekend
Deer hunters topped last year’s harvest during the first weekend of shotgun season, taking a total of 68,037 deer Nov. 19-21. The seven-day firearm season will conclude on Dec. 2-5. The preliminary total for the
Illinois man fined $5,000 for Canadian fishing violations
An Illinois man has been fined $5,000 for several angling-related offences in Canada. Wojciech Rzepka, of Park Ridge, was convicted of three counts of possessing a void fishing licence and fined $3,300. He was also
EPA denies petition to ban lead in fishing tackle
An Associated Press over the weekend reported that the Environmental Protection Agency last week denied a petition by several environmental groups to ban lead in fishing tackle, two months after rejecting the groups’ attempt to
Squirrels abound in state’s forests and woodlots, PGC says
Harrisburg — If there’s one game animal that could use some additional attention in Pennsylvania, it’s squirrels. Pennsylvania Game Commission field officers report squirrel populations are strong in most areas of the state. Gray squirrels
Squirrels abound in state’s forests and woodlots, PGC says
Harrisburg — If there’s one game animal that could use some additional attention in Pennsylvania, it’s squirrels. Pennsylvania Game Commission field officers report squirrel populations are strong in most areas of the state. Gray squirrels
Bowhunters still behind last year’s pace
Despite a number of nice bucks being taken up and down the state, the overall archery deer harvest has fallen behind the 2009 pace. Through Sunday, DNR’s tally was set at 17,745, compared to 20,469
Four Illinois men convicted of fishing violations in Canada
Four Illinois men have been convicted of having an over-limit of fish and fined $4,700 for an incident that took place this summer during a fishing trip to Canada. Randy Welch, Paul Putrich and John
Youth Deer Hunt harvest down this year
The 2010 Youth Deer Hunt harvest was down by more than 900 deer, though a glitch in DNR’s reporting system could be to blame. Paul Shelton, DNR’s wildlife program manager, also said very warm weather
PGC director stresses agency supports law limiting searches
Harrisburg — Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl Roe wanted to make it very clear – his agency supports the recent enactment of House Bill 181, which reduces search and seizure powers of wildlife conservation
