Pennsylvania

PA Project Wild Programs for Educators, Youth Leaders

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HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Game Commission today announced a series of upcoming professional development opportunities offered as part of the agency’s Project WILD program. Classroom teachers, early childhood teachers, informal educators, homeschooler leaders and Scout and youth group leaders are welcome to participate in these workshops.
Project WILD is an [...]


Open House at Linesville Hatchery

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Meadville, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will hold their annual Open House at the Linesville State Fish Hatchery on Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 11am – 3:30 p.m.
What to do and see:

Visitors can watch the entire walleye spawning process including the sorting of fish from trap nets and [...]


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PA Game Commission Offers Free Seedlings, Landscaping book

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HARRISBURG – Landowners seeking to plant trees beneficial to wildlife are encouraged to order seedlings being offered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery, which is accepting orders until April 27.
Order forms and information are available on the agency’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) by clicking on the “General Store” in the menu bar under the [...]


Pennsylvania Coyote Hunting

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HARRISBURG – Interested in finding something new and different to try this winter? Coyote hunting may be just what you’re looking for, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Coyotes are now found in all 67 counties of Pennsylvania.
“Calling a coyote into shotgun range is one of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had in [...]


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PA Sportsmen and Hunting Clubs Urged to Participate in State Pheasant Chick and Egg Program

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HARRISBURG — Sportsmen’s organizations with approved propagation facilities can augment local ring-necked pheasant stockings and increase localized recreational hunting opportunities by raising day‑old pheasant chicks supplied free-of-charge by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Applications to participate can be downloaded from the agency’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), by clicking on “Self Help,” then “Forms & Programs” and then [...]