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HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A split season for bobcat trappers and hunters highlight this year's furbearer seasons, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission officials. In April, the Board of Game Commissioners established a separate bobcat trapping season (Dec. 17-Jan. 8) and hunting season (Jan. 17-Feb. 7). However, both seasons only will be open in Wildlife Management Units 2A, 2C, 2E, 2F, 2G, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4A, 4D and 4E. Trappers also will have the...
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With recent approval from the federal government, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has released for public comment its final Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) Programmatic Environmental Assessment document, including the Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI). This is the final step toward implementing an enhanced Hunter Access Program with the goals of improving wildlife habitat on private land and...
Toll-free phone number for harvest reports available beginning April 25 HARRISBURG, Pa., April 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today announced that, just in time for the 2011 spring gobbler season, hunters can add toll-free telephone reporting to the list of methods of submitting harvest reports to the agency beginning Monday, April 25. The Interactive Voice Response (IVR) harvest reporting system telephone number is...
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WASHINGTON, March 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Born Free USA, a leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, announced today the results of a groundbreaking undercover investigation inside the world of recreational and professional wildlife trapping. This is the first known undercover investigation of trapping in the U.S. (www.bornfreeusa.org/victimsofvanity). The investigation, which took place in and around wooded areas and farms in Pennsylvania, reveals shocking cruelty and brutality...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Game Commission recently released for public comment its draft Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) Programmatic Environmental Assessment document. This is the first step in implementing an enhanced Hunter Access Program with the goals of improving wildlife habitat on private land and increasing the number of acres of private land open to hunting and trapping over the next three years. To...
Certificates also available for 'First Big Game Harvest' HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 23, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To showcase the achievements of successful hunters and trappers, and to promote the Commonwealth's proud hunting and trapping heritage, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is encouraging hunters and trappers to share photos of their success afield in the "Hunter/Trapper Photo Scrapbook" on the agency's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us). The scrapbook, which includes special sections...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New and expanding opportunities for fishers and bobcats highlight this year's furbearer trapping and hunting seasons, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission officials. After 10 bobcat seasons harvests tempered by specific numbers of permits, the Board established a three-week bobcat season (Dec. 18-Jan. 8 for hunting, and Dec. 18-Jan. 9 for trapping), and provides all furtaker and combination license holders the opportunity to purchase...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Officers (WCOs), Land Management Group Supervisors (LMGSs) and foresters spend a considerable amount of time gathering information about wildlife population trends in their districts. With the hunting and trapping seasons just around the corner, the Game Commission, once again, is sharing that information - through its website - with those who enjoy Penn's Woods. To view these field...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe said, starting today, the Commonwealth has begun to reverse its reputation of being a state with minimal risks for chronic poachers as new penalties - including higher fines and possible jail time - go into effect. "Some chronic or commercial poachers considered Pennsylvania's previous fines as merely a 'cost of doing business,'" Roe said. "However, the Pennsylvania General...
