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Many area residents and visitors have observed threesided purple boxes hanging from trees along many of our roadways. They certainly look out of place among our vibrant green-forested summer landscape. However, they serve an important purpose. They contain sticky traps for attracting adult emeral... More ...
Pennsylvania's largest native feline, the bobcat, is growing in numbers and expanding its range. Highest populations can be found in the northcentral counties, according to the Pa. Game Commission. Last week, the agency announced the most recent bobcat hunting and trapping results while unveiling... More ... Programs at Cherry Springs Cherry Springs State Park has another busy weekend of activities planned, with the public encouraged to participate. On Saturday at 8 pm, there will be a solar viewing demonstration, followed by the popular Stars and Parks program at 10. Weather-permitting, visitors can view stars and other astr... More ... Panels advise PGC on deer herd A citizens advisory panel will be assembled next year for residents in portions of Potter, McKean, Tioga and Bradford counties to share input with the Pa. Game Commission on deer management policies. The panel will include residents living north of Rt. 6 in the four counties, an area designated b... More ... Park plans children's programs Sizerville State Park has announced plans for its annual Environmental Educational Series. 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... More ...
Elk State Forest workers installed bat boxes at the Hicks Run Wildlife Viewing Area and near a pond adjacent to the McDonald Food Plot at Dents Run. These mammals aren't always cave-dwellers-- they also are fond of these houses. "Bats are often misunderstood and they are an important biological cont... More ... Named to Game Commission Adams County resident Ronald Weaner, a dairy farmer and vocational agriculture teacher, has been tapped to serve on the Pa. Board of Game Commissioners. His duties include keeping informed about wildlife conservation and restoration, as well as establishing policy for the agency. He represents 11... More ... 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 the club's website, sinnsports.com. For more details, call 546-2835. More ... Hunting licences on sale Pennsylvania hunting licenses are now on sale through the Game Commission website, pgc.state.pa.us. They're also available from designated issuing agents throughout the state. Fees remain the same as they have been since the 1999-2000 license year: $20 for adults; $6 for junior hunters; and $13 f... More ... |
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