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As older hunters give up the sport, the Pa. Game Commission is taking extraordinary measures to attract children. This week, PGC Executive Director Carl G. Roe gave the state's "mentored hunter" program another plug. It's geared toward boys and girls younger than 12 years old. More ... On Monday evening I heard my first raspy cadence of the katydid this summer. These insects, from the same order as grasshoppers, locust, and crickets, are easily recognized by their nightly choruses with the cadence of, "Kat-y, kat-y-did. More ... Cameron County Longbeards, a chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, will hold its Hunting Heritage Banquet on Saturday at the Emporium VFW, featuring auctions, gun raffles and more. Doors open at 5 pm. Buffet dinner begins at 6:30, with a live auction to follow. More ... Antlerless deer license applications are now being accepted by mail. A section of the Game Commission website, pgc. state.pa.us, allows hunters to see how many licenses are left in each wildlife management unit (WMU). More ... A list of Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) properties is now available on the Game Commission website, pgc.state.pa.us. The site lists private and state-owned lands open to hunting with a DMAP permit. Qualified landowners receive a limited number of coupons that they make available to hunters who redeem them for a DMAP antlerless deer permit. More ... One of the most spectacular meteor showers will be able to be observed, weather permitting, at Cherry Springs State Park this weekend. Perseids Meteor Shower Watch has been set from 9:30 pm to 11 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. The park will also offer telescopic observations of the moon, Jupiter and other sky objects. More ... Two faithful employees of the Pa. Bureau of Forestry were honored for their service during a recent awards presentation. John Sidelinger (left) from Emporium was recognized for 30 years of service, while Don Weis from St. Marys was honored for 10 years. More ... A bird-watching tour on bicycle is set for Saturday at Sinnemahoning State Park, starting at 9 am. Riders will explore Lowlands Trail and look for indigo buntings, yellowthroats and warblers. Participants should meet at the Forty Maples Day Use Area. Reservations can be made by calling 647-8401. More ... Edible wild mushrooms will be the focus of a program and hike from 7 to 8:30 pm on Saturday at Sinnemahoning State Park. Jason Dity will discuss the fungus at the campground amphitheater. A hike to areas where mushrooms grow will follow. Additional details are available by calling 647-8401. More ... |
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