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Game Commission recruiting hunter education instructors
Harrisburg — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for experienced hunters and trappers who are interested in becoming volunteer instructors for the agency’s basic Hunter-Trapper Education (HTE), Successful Bowhunting and Successful Furtaking courses, as well
Daley named Hunter-Trapper Education Instructor of the Year
Harrisburg — Jim Daley, of Cranberry Township, Butler County, recently was honored by the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners as the 2009 Hunter-Trapper Education Instructor of the year. “Jim Daley typically goes above-and-beyond the call
Game Commission HTE classes starting to fill up
Harrisburg -– With the junior spring gobbler season set for April 24, and the general spring gobbler season opening on May 1, Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe is reminding all first-time license
Mississippi River produces new Iowa record perch
Guttenberg, Iowa — A new Iowa state record for yellow perch was caught March 7, in Pool 11 of the Mississippi River. Angler Bob Ruff, of Garnavillo, Iowa, caught the 2-pound, 6-ounce, 15-inch perch while
Simon Lake to be considered for wildlife management designation
Citizens will have the opportunity Thursday, March 25, to learn about the Minnesota DNR proposal to designate western Minnesota’s Simon Lake as the state’s 45th wildlife management lake. The special designation allows the DNR to
Game Commission urges support for wildlife housing issues
Harrisburg — As development continues take over wildlife habitats, the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery has a way for wildlife enthusiasts to help support wildlife housing needs without having to apply for a second mortgage.
DNR promotion in midst of budget crisis rankles some
DNR has promoted Travis Lloyd, an office director, to the position of deputy director in he agency. The promotion comes with a raise, from about $76,000 per year to $96,324. Republican lawmaker in southern Illinois
Game Commission offers Project WILD programs for educators
Harrisburg — The Pennsylvania Game Commission today announced a series of upcoming professional development opportunities offered as part of the agency’s Project WILD program. Classroom teachers, early childhood teachers, informal educators, homeschooler leaders and Scout
Daily drawings for spring turkey permits begin Tuesday
Random daily drawings for 2010 Illinois Spring Wild Turkey Hunting permits begin on Tuesday. Over-the-counter sales of county permits for the Resident Spring Youth Wild Turkey Season are also currently being accepted. Those permits will
