TweetHARRISBURG –Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today urged motorists to stay alert and slow down when driving after dusk and before dawn to reduce their risk of colliding with a . “Each spring, deer congregate on the grassy areas along the state’s busy highways, and cover greater distances in search of food,” [...]
Tweet Image via Wikipedia HARRISBURG – Whether hiking in the woods, driving through the countryside or simply enjoying nature in your backyard, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials encourage outdoor enthusiasts to leave wildlife alone, and in the wild, especially young of the year. “Being outdoors in the spring is an enjoyable way to spend time and [...]
Tweet Image via Wikipedia Farmers and Hunters Feeding Hungry Day COLUMBUS, OH – With the opening day of Ohio’s deer-gun season on November 30, hunters are reminded that donating a deer is free at meat processors participating in the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) venison donation program. Participating meat processors can be found [...]
Tweet Image by claudia vieira via Flickr Improperly field-dressing a deer and warm weather can impact the quality of venison warns Dr. Walter Cottrell, Pennsylvania Game Commission wildlife veterinarian. “The first step in making sure that the venison reaches the table in the best possible condition is, sighting in and practicing with your sporting arm,” [...]
Tweet Image by tpeñalver via Flickr 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 now is sharing that information – through [...]