Battle lines over CWD in Pennsylvania seem to be forming
Those with an interest in whitetail deer and elk in this state are splitting over how to deal with chronic wasting disease crisis.
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Volunteers seek last survivors of devastating bat disease
Locating remnant populations and saving their habitat has become a national priority initiative, but the emergency has come on so fast there are not enough scientists to tackle the task alone.
How many eagles in Pennsylvania? More than officials can count
Pennsylvania Game Commission asks for public’s help to keep up with burgeoning numbers.
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – July 5, 2019
NORTHWEST REGION From the Game Commission Crawford County Game Warden Mark Allegro filed charges against a woman who killed a sub-legal antlered deer during the firearms deer season, but failed to report it. The woman said she was not aware of antler restrictions when she shot the deer, but on the following day, a relative informed her that the deer…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – June 21, 2019
SOUTHWEST REGION From the Game Commission Allegheny County Game Warden Dan Puhala reports an individual is facing several charges after trapping beavers in a safety zone while on or near a beaver hut. Several local residents reported the incident and, after an investigation, the person responsible was identified and charged. Anyone witnessing a wildlife crime is urged to contact the…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – June 7, 2019
NORTHCENTRAL REGION From the Game Commission McKean County Game Warden Jeffrey Orwig reports a Smethport man pleaded guilty to allowing his dog to chase and kill a white-tailed deer. Potter County Game Warden Mark Fair reports investigating the unlawful killing of a 400-pound male black bear. The bear was killed when an individual attempted to scare the bear off with…
Game Commission to implement Auditor General recommendations
The state Auditor General’s office released findings from its recent audit of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the agency said in a news release Thursday, May 30. The audit did not reveal the misappropriation of any funds, but identified a number of procedures the Game Commission can strengthen to ensure sound and transparent fiscal management. The 136-page report on the audit…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – May 24, 2019
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has scheduled upcoming Hunter-Trapper Education classes. Visit www.pgc.pa.gov for classes scheduled in your area. NORTHEAST REGION From the Game Commission Monroe County Game Warden Praveed Abraham reports encountering shooters who are unfamiliar with the round restrictions on state game lands shooting ranges. It is unlawful on a state game lands range to load or discharge a…
Pennsylvania student archers capture national titles
This past weekend was a big one for Pennsylvania’s student archers.
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – May 10, 2019
SOUTHWEST REGION From the Game Commission Allegheny County Game Warden Dan Puhala reports two individuals are facing charges for possessing a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia while on State Game Land 203. Allegheny County Game Warden Dan Puhala reports many healthy flocks of turkeys have been seen in several suburban neighborhoods. Spring turkey hunters are reminded they MUST have permission…
Reduced mallard, goose limits among Pennsylvania’s waterfowl season changes
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 geese per day.
Board to study future of Saturday firearms deer-hunting opener
Hunter concern over the change prompts Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners discussion.
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – April 26, 2019
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has scheduled upcoming Hunter-Trapper Education classes. Visit www.pgc.pa.gov for classes scheduled in your area. SOUTHCENTRAL REGION From the Game Commission Cumberland County SGW John Fetchkan reports two trash-dumping investigations are ongoing on area state game lands. Bedford County SGW Jeremy Coughenour reports several violations were turned over to the Fish & Boat Commission in March….
Pennsylvania sportsmen’s groups press lawmakers for conservation support
In a world where money talks, Pennsylvania’s sportsmen have some clout.
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – April 12, 2019
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has scheduled upcoming Hunter-Trapper Education classes. Visit www.pgc.pa.gov for classes scheduled in your area. NORTH-CENTRAL REGION From the Game Commission Clinton County Game Warden Kirk Miller reports that Deputies Vanessa Walker and Carly Chambers arrested an individual for hunting through the use of bait in late archery/flintlock deer season. The individual pleaded guilty and paid fines…
Change to start of firearms deer season approved
Season will kick off the Saturday following Thanksgiving instead of the Monday after.
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – March 29, 2019
SOUTHWEST REGION From the Game Commission Allegheny County Game Warden Dan Puhala said multiple hunters were cited this season for deer hunting with buckshot in Allegheny County. This type of ammunition has been unlawful in Allegheny County for many years and possessing it carries up to a $200 fine, plus court costs. Beaver County Game Warden Mike Yeck reports a…
In Pennsylvania, hunters debate proposed deer-hunting opener date change
Next month, the Pennsylvania Game Commission plans to vote on whether to move the opening day to the Saturday before Thanksgiving in an effort to draw more hunters.
Overall Pennsylvania deer harvest largest since 2004-05
The 2018-19 deer harvest topped the previous year’s harvest of 367,159 by about 10 percent.
Murky waters for Pennsylvania’s mallard numbers
Ian Gregg, game management division chief for the Game Commission, said there isn’t one single cause that is responsible for the declining mallard population. Contributing factors include habitat changes impacting food reserves, competition from Canada geese on food sources and genetic issues resulting from hybridization with domestic mallards.
Biggest threat from CWD: hunters quitting?
Many don’t believe CWD could spell the end for deer in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – March 15, 2019
NORTHWEST REGION From the Game Commission Venango County Game Warden Jason R. Amory reports that an individual was cited for failing to tag his traps with a durable trap tag with his name and address or a number issued by the Game Commission. One of the traps he used had been stolen and another contained an illegible tag. Clarion and…
Watching wildlife on the web
Pennsylvania agency offers live online streaming of bears and snow geese.
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – March 1, 2019
SOUTH-CENTRAL REGION From the Game Commission Bedford County Game Warden Jeremy Coughenour reports a Schellsburg man was found guilty at a summary hearing for feeding deer in Disease Management Area 2 and hunting in a baited area. The man posted videos of himself online field-testing different products to attract deer to his hunting stand. A concerned hunter alerted wardens to…
Captive deer tests positive for CWD; disease management area to expand into elk range
While the new DMA 3 boundary will be announced after all sampling of hunter-harvested deer is final, the CWD-positive captive deer would expand DMA 3 to the northeast, where it would encompass at least some Elk Hunt Zones
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Feb. 15, 2019
NORTHWEST REGION From the Game Commission Clarion County Game Warden Steven J. Ace reports that, during the fall hunting seasons, many different violations were observed. Using vehicles to locate game, littering, taking sublegal bucks, safety zone violations, shooting across roads, loaded firearms in vehicles, illegally taking deer and turkeys, driving vehicles in closed areas, baiting, and possession of other people’s…
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