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PGC science challenged A sportsmen's group's challenge against the Pennsylvania Game Commission's (PGC) deer management program will be heard in Commonwealth Court, although the trial could be many months in the future. In a procedural matter this week, the court struck down PGC objections and agreed to hear the case. More ...
Those who spend time in the outdoors tend to have some rather odd animal encounters. I had such an experience last week. Along the First Fork of the Sinnemahoning, I noticed an adult mink hunting in the shallows about 15 yards away. He had not seen me, so I just stood still. After a minute, the m... More ... Activities at Sinnemahoning Activities are on tap this weekend at Sinnemahoning State Park in Cameron and Potter counties. A "knee-high naturalist" program will spotlight wildlife with a hike and craft activity on Saturday from 3 to 4 pm, starting at the campground amphitheater. More ... Programs at Cherry Springs Cherry Springs State Park in Potter County will present two nature programs on Saturday night. At 8:30 pm, a program about owls will be presented. Efforts will be made to call screech owls in the vicinity. Those attending should meet at the pavilion. More ... Hunter classes set 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 the club's website, sinnsports.com. For more details, call 546-2835. More ... Park plans children's programs Sizerville State Park begins its Environmental Educational Series next month. Children ages from four to five will be able to learn about butterflies, grasshoppers, ladybugs, spiders, ants and bees during three workshops. They are Tuesday through Thursday, July 8-10, from 10 am to 12 pm. More ... PGCs deer management program 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. More ... Pheasant plan released by Game Commission Public input is welcome on the Pa. Game Commission pheasant management plan, posted on the agency's website, pgc. state.pa.us. Calvin W. DuBrock, wildlife management director, said the plan "is science-based, progressive and promotes responsible management. More ... Clay, archery shoot for JA Elk/Cameron Junior Achievement, a school-based program taught by volunteers about money management and how business works, is holding a Clay Shoot/3D Archery Shoot Saturday in Kersey. Proceeds will help cover program costs for the 2008-09 school year. More ... Cross Fork snake hunt One of the region's most popular events, the Cross Fork Snake Hunt, is set for Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29. In addition to the snake booth, there will be a motorcycle show, horseshoe tournament, children's activities, flea market, gun dealers, chicken barbecue and other activities. More ... |
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