More Elk Country Conserved, Opened to Public Access in Pennsylvania
An additional 766 acres of Pennsylvania elk habitat is now permanently protected and opened to public access thanks to efforts by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and a generous donor.
“This would not have happened without landowners who care about Pennsylvania and both understand and appreciate the crucial wildlife values of this area,” said Blake Henning, RMEF chief conservation officer.
Located in Centre County, the project extends the western unit of State Game Lands 100 to the north along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. By doing so, it expands that unit to 5,272 acres in size and improves access to it while expanding the overall size of the two State Game Lands 100 units to a combined 21,069 acres.
“This critical acquisition to the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s State Game Land system will not only enhance the agency’s ability to better manage the southern dispersal of its elk herd, but it will benefit all Pennsylvanians by adding an additional 766 acres,” said Bryan Burhans, PGC executive director. “We are grateful for the outstanding partnership between RMEF and the Game Commission.”
The property’s habitat includes oak and pine woodlands, meadows, grassland and key riparian habitat along 1.24 miles of the river. It is home to elk, whitetail deer, black bears, turkey, grouse and other bird and animal life.
“We are especially grateful for our long-standing partners at the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Their dedication and determination made this project possible,” added Henning.
Since 1991, RMEF and its partners completed 424 conservation and hunting heritage outreach projects in Pennsylvania with a combined value of more than $24.9 million. These projects conserved or enhanced 26,874 acres of habitat and opened or secured public access to 9,312 acres.
About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
Founded over 30 years ago, fueled by hunters and a membership of more than 222,000 strong, RMEF has conserved more than 7.1 million acres for elk and other wildlife. RMEF also works to open and improve public access, fund and advocate for science-based resource management, and ensure the future of America’s hunting heritage. Discover why “Hunting Is Conservation™” at www.rmef.org, www.elknetwork.com or 800-CALL ELK.
Under Creative Commons License: Attribution
Follow us: @Ammoland on Twitter | Ammoland on Facebook
Aliquippa Bucktails Fall Swap Meet October 8th
Outdoor Gear Fall Swap Meet
Sunday October 8, 2017
8 AM TO 2 PM
ADMISSION $3
BUY ! SELL! TRADE!
TABLES $10
INFORMATION 724-378-8162
SELLERS SET UP AT 7 AM
NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest
The NRA is hosting its annual Youth Wildlife Art Contest and invites your children to showcase their artistic talent. The contest is open to all students in grades 1-12 and offers many opportunities for prizes.
Entries must portray any North American game bird or animal that may be legally hunted or trapped. Endangered species and non-game animals are not eligible.
First, second, and third place winners will be selected based on categories and will be awarded $750, $500, and $250. The Best in Show award winner will also receive a $1,000 prize.
Contest starts September 1, 2017 and ends October 31, 2017.
For more information, please visit artcontest.nra.org
Ear-tagged deer result in charges, conviction
The investigation into the origin of two ear-tagged deer euthanized recently in Elk County has resulted in a conviction.
A 56-year-old Ridgway man pleaded guilty Aug. 16 to two counts of disturbing wildlife after reporting he’d handled the deer, saying both were wild and he tagged them in separate years while they were fawns. Fines and costs totaled $2,120.
It is unlawful in Pennsylvania to pick up, take into captivity or otherwise disturb wildlife, or release any deer into the wild. Doing so can result in stiff penalties, including imprisonment.
The ear-tagged deer were euthanized July 26 in Ridgway Township, Elk County. While the Game Commission uses ear tags in its research, the agency’s tags differ in appearance from the tags commonly used on deer farms. Because of the risk escaped or released captive deer or elk could spread chronic wasting disease (CWD) to areas where the disease has not been detected in the wild, Game Commission protocol authorizes wildlife conservation officers to shoot free-ranging ear-tagged deer they encounter.
Both deer euthanized July 26 tested negative for CWD. The results from genetic tests performed to learn more about the deer’s bloodlines are pending.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Game Commission’s Northcentral Region Office at 570-398-4744, or 570-398-4745. To report ear-tagged deer encountered in the wild, please call the Game Commission region office serving the area the deer were seen.
Courtesy of Pennsylvania Game Commission www.pgc.pa.gov
Two vacancies filled on board of game commissioners
Two lingering vacancies on the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners have been filled by Michael Mitrick, of York, and Stanley Knick Jr., of Dupont.
Mitrick was selected from Region 6, which includes Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, Snyder and York counties. This position was left vacant when former Game Commissioner Ronald Weaner’s term expired.
Knick was selected from Region 7, which includes Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties. This position was left vacant when former Game Commissioner Jay Delaney’s term expired.
Commissioners are selected from eight geographic areas of the Commonwealth to ensure uniform representation throughout Pennsylvania. Once appointed, however, commissioners represent all Pennsylvanians, not just those from their region.
Mitrick and Knick each will serve four-year terms on the Board of Game Commissioners.
Courtesy of Pennsylvania Game Commission www.pgc.pa.gov
Federal appeals court has ruled in favor of our rights and against government overreach.
Read the article at Fox News Opinion
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/07/27/huge-week-for-guns-federal-circuit-court-has-done-what-supreme-court-would-not.html
FOAC Gun Bash September 30th
Saturday September 30th at the Washington County Fair Grounds.
Doors open at 1 p.m. Starting at 2 p.m. one high quality gun will be raffled off every 15 minutes.
Check out the time and the guns going off on the main ticket, which is attached.
Additional gun tables available you can take additional chances on.
There were over 108 guns total, including table guns raffled off at the last bash.
Only 1,000 tickets will be sold!
Winners on the Main Entry Ticket need not be present and will be notified as applicable.
Winner must pass all required background checks. No alternate prize given.
Oh, you won’t believe the Great food, plus free beverages.
All of this helps Firearms Owners Against Crime defend the 2nd Amendment and your Right To Keep & Bear Arms. So have a great day, enjoy the great food and beverages, win a gun?, and help FOAC beat back the gun grabbers.
For tickets contact:
To order tickets by mail Please send a stamped self-addressed envelope to:
Craig Holdren – 316 Leopard Lane – Beaver, PA 15009
Include a check for $50.00 for each ticket
Sign Petition for National Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Please sign and pass on if you want to help get national concealed carry reciprocity passed!
APPLY ELECTRONICALLY FOR GOOSE BLIND HUNTS
Goose hunters in the 2017-18 license year must apply online or in person to enter the drawing to hunt from goose blinds at Middle Creek and Pymatuning Wildlife Management Areas.
An electronic goose blind application has replaced the paper application traditionally found within the Pennsylvania Hunting & Trapping Digest, which no longer is provided to all license buyers.
Applicants can apply online by visiting the Goose Blind Application link on the Game Commission website.
Those who do not have internet access can fill out the electronic application in person in the locations found in this link.
06/26/2017
HIGHLIGHTS FROM TODAY’S COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Read the full news release.
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- …
- 30
- Next Page »