VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DEER STUDY
PGC LOOKING FOR RESIDENTS' INPUT
      The Game Commission is calling for volunteers to serve on a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) to help set deer management goals in Wildlife Management Unit 3A. It includes those sections of Potter, McKean, Tioga and Bradford counties north of Rt. 6.
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Baby animal adventures
      One of the joys of being outdoors during the summer is encountering young animals. Their mystique captivates the minds of everyone, from young to old, outdoor enthusiast to city dweller. Over the years I have had interesting encounters with young mink, raccoons, bear cubs, grouse, and woodcock. B...
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'Longbeards' banquet set for Aug. 9
      Cameron County Longbeards, one of the newest chapters of the National Wild Turkey Federation, has made a lot of progress in its first year. The group will hold its first Hunting Heritage Banquet at the VFW in Emporium on Saturday, Aug. 9. It's open to the public. Doors open at 5 pm. Buffet dinner...
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Beware the 'mother elk militias'
      Elk herd life has its benefits and drawbacks. If and when the yearling elk rejoin the nursery groups consisting of mothers and new calves in late June and early July, there are some new expectations. I once took a photo of a calf approaching a raghorn to nurse. That did not go over very well with...
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Hunting licenses on sale
      Pennsylvania hunting licenses remain on sale at sporting goods stores and dozens of other outlets across the state, or through the Game Commission website, pgc.state.pa.us. Fees remain at $20 for adults; $6 for junior hunters; and $13 for senior citizens. Several other license options - combinat...
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Kid's programs at park
      Sizerville State Park continues its annual Environmental Educational Series. A park naturalist and conservation volunteers will talk about macro-invertebrates, birds of prey, and migrating birds from 10 am to noon July 29-31. It's open to six- to eight-year olds.
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