Plant a tree; shade a trout
      Recent 90-degree weather has, for the most part wiped out trout fishing in many of our stocked streams. Some years, high water temperatures do not affect larger stocked trout streams such as the Driftwood Branch and First Fork until mid-July.
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GYPSY MOTH SPRAYING CONCLUDED
Cameron, Potter not part of spraying
      Much of northcentral Pennsylvania was left out of the state's spraying program to combat defoliation by gypsy moth caterpillars. Treatment of 42,730 acres of state game lands (SGL) concluded in late May. Closest parcel to the local area to be aerially sprayed was a 5,970- acre section of SGL 176 ...
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DMAP deadline July 1
      Eligible landowners interested in enrolling in the Game Commission's Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) have until July 1. Applications may be obtained from the Game Commission's website, pgc. state.pa.us. Eligible lands for DMAP are: public lands; private lands where no fee is charged fo...
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Sinnemahoning Park bridge work starting
      Improvements are coming to three bridges at Sinnemahoning State Park. Brook's Run, Norcross and Logue Run bridges are targeted for renovations, expected to start next week. Officials say that the road from the boat launch parking area to Goss Road and the road between 40 Maples Picnic area to t...
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     Thousands of trout have been released in Lyman Lake, the popular Potter County recreation site that has returned after an eight-year absence. Both the Pa. Fish Commission and a private group, Potter County Anglers Club, have stocked trout in the lake. A new dam at Lyman Run State Park allowed for th...
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State Forest improvements
     Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail in the Elk State Forest is getting plenty of use this year. It's a 26- mile trail system designed for horse enthusiasts but open for hikers and mountain bikers. Recent improvements to the Dark Hollow and Gas Well campsites have proven to be popular with visitors. Th...
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PGC, coal company team up in Cambria Co.
      Southern Cameron County isn't the only location were environmental damage caused by coal-mining is being cleaned up through a cooperative effort. Officials from the Pa. Game Commission and E.P.
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Hunter classes July 26-27
      Hunter/trapper education classes are set for Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27, at the Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club. First-time hunters must attend both courses. Registration is available through sinnsports.com. For more details, call 546-2835.
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Cross Fork Snake Hunt
      One of the region's most popular events, the Cross Fork Snake Hunt, is set for Saturday and Sunday, June 28-June 29, in that small southern Potter County village. In addition to the snake booth, there will be a motorcycle show, horseshoe tournament, children's activities, flea market, gun dealers...
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Watershed group to meet
      Bucktail Watershed Association will fill three vacancies on its board of directors on Tuesday, July 1. Meeting will be held at the Cameron County Courthouse, starting at 7 pm. For more information, call 486-9354.
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