Beaver County Sportsmen's Conservation League

To promote and foster, the protection and conservation of our wildlife resources

FISH PA KAYAK GIVEAWAY

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The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has partnered with Bass Pro Shops in Harrisburg to sponsor a giveaway that includes a Penn State themed fishing kayak, camping equipment, and a rod/reel combo.

There are three prizes for this giveaway, including:

  • An Ascend 10T sit-on-top kayak;
  • A camping package including a BPS Eclipse 6-Person Dome Tent, two BPS Eclipse 20 Degree rectangular sleeping bags, and a BPS 2 Mantle Propane Lantern; and
  • A BPS Pro Qualifier Reel/Jonny Morris Carbon Lite spinning combo.

All prizes were donated by Bass Pro Shops in Harrisburg.

The public can enter this giveaway by visiting www.GoneFishingPA.com from April 14 through May 12, or by entering in person at the PFBC booth/table at one of two following events:

  • Penn State Blue White football game, taking place at Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA on April 22; or
  • PFBC’s Family Fishing Festival at the Conewago Day Use Area in Gifford Pinchot State Park, York County, on May 6.

The winners will be notified after June 2. No purchase is required and only one entry per qualifying adult will be accepted. For more information about this giveaway, visit our “Fish PA! Kayak Giveaway! Facebook event page at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/284537845325744/

 

Latest issue of PA Angler & Boater digital magazine now available.

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PA Angler And BoaterAnother digital issue of Pennsylvania Angler & Boater magazine is available for multi-year license holders who have included their e-mail address as part of their license account.

We are pleased to present the May/June 2017 edition of Pennsylvania Angler & Boater. As each bi-monthly edition becomes available, you’ll receive an e-mail notice of when the latest edition is available.

May/June 2017 edition

This issue focuses on the upcoming seasonal opportunities in Pennsylvania. Here’s a sample of the feature articles inside this issue:

  • Drop-in Kayak Fishing
  • Wading for Smallmouth Bass
  • Tips for Making Your Next Float Trip a Success
  • The Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass Run
  • Backwoods Wild Trout
  • And many great videos not included in the print version of the magazine.

As a reminder, your free subscription to this digital magazine is good for the full term of your multiple-year fishing license. So, log-in using your computer, laptop, digital tablet or smart phone and know that Pennsylvania Angler & Boater magazine is available for your reading pleasure, anytime and anywhere. To log-in, remember that in addition to typing in your e-mail address, your last name will always be your password.

To log-in to this digital edition, visit www.fishandboat.com/anglerboater/ezine/

10-year FIshing Licenses are a GREAT value and savings!

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Gone FishingThis year, in addition to 3-year and 5-year licenses, you can lock-in both convenience and savings for a longer period of time with the new 10-year fishing license. As always, if you’ve already purchased a fishing license to fish in 2017, we THANK YOU for supporting both aquatic resources and recreational fishing in the Keystone State.

Buy your multi-year fishing license at more than 900 issuing agents across the state or online at: GoneFishingPa.com.

FREE Family Fishing Festivals in May and June

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The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has scheduled several opportunities in May and June for families to get out and enjoy fishing.

These events lead up to the two statewide Fish for Free Days: May 28 (the Sunday before Memorial Day) and July 4.

Family Fishing Festivals are educational events designed for families with little or no fishing experience. The fishing license requirement is being waived for registered Family Fishing Festival participants, 16 years of age and older.

  • May 6, Southcentral PA Region: Gifford Pinchot State Park – Conewago Day Use Area, York County, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • May 13, Southeast PA Region:  Tohickon Access, Nockamixon State Park, Bucks County, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
  • May 20, Southwest PA Region:  North Park County Park, Allegheny County, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • June 3, Northwest PA Region: M. K. Goddard State Park – Launch #3, Mercer County, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • June 11, Northcentral PA Region: Bald Eagle State Park – Pavilion #6 & #7, Centre County, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • June 25, Northeast PA Region: Frances Slocum State Park – Environmental Education Center, Luzerne County, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Visit www.GoneFishingPa.com to register or learn more about these events. Space is limited and there will be no registration taken the day of the event.

GAME COMMISSION ANNOUNCES NEW BUREAU DIRECTORS

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Game Commission recently promoted two employees to bureau director positions.

Deana Vance has been selected as director of the agency’s Bureau of Automated Technology Services, and Randy L. Shoup has been selected as director of the agency’s Bureau of Wildlife Protection.

Vance replaces Paul Mahon, who retired in December after more than 36 years with the agency, and Shoup replaces Tom Grohol, who recently was promoted to Deputy Executive Director of Administration.

Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans said Vance and Shoup benefit from years of experience working within the agency and their respective bureaus, and were able to step into their new positions without breaking stride.

Learn more about the new directors in the full news release.

Courtesy of PA Game Commission 4/27/17

TAKE A GOBBLER, TAKE A PHOTO, WIN A TURKEY CALL

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A beautiful gobbler might not be the only prize a successful turkey hunter brings home.

 

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is sponsoring its inaugural Turkey Harvest Photo Contest, and hunters submitting photos of themselves with their 2017 Pennsylvania gobblers are eligible to win one of two personalized, engraved box calls from Top Calls, of Renovo, Pa.

 

Pennsylvania’s one-day youth season for spring gobblers was held on Saturday, April 22. And photos of successful youth hunters with their spring gobblers already have begun to come in.

 

All entries received will be entered in either the adult hunter or youth hunter category and narrowed to a field of finalists, with one winner in each category then selected by voters on the Game Commission’s Facebook page.

 

But you have to enter to win. Hunters should be sure to submit photos of their 2017 Pennsylvania harvests by email to [email protected]. Submissions should include the first and last name of anyone in the photo, the hunter’s hometown and the county the turkey was harvested.

 

The contest is scheduled to run through Monday, June 5, with the winners selected shortly thereafter.

Courtesy of PA Game Commission 4/25/17

2017-18 WATERFOWL SEASONS SET

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Annual migratory game bird seasons are selected by states from frameworks established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Game Commission selections were made after reviewing last year’s season results, population survey data, and input gathered from hunters and the public.

 

“The new regulatory schedule introduced by the USFWS in 2016 continues this year,” said Ian Gregg, chief of the Game Commission’s Game Management Division. “States now make season selections in early spring rather than late summer, allowing them to be published alongside other hunting season dates and providing additional time for hunters to plan their vacations.”

 

While seasons for webless migratory birds are similar to those selected in 2016-17, waterfowl hunters will notice some changes this year including more restrictive September Canada goose seasons in northwestern Pennsylvania, modifications to daily bag limits for some duck species, and later dates for some youth waterfowl hunting days.

 

Waterfowl season highlights can be found in the full news release.

http://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Game-Commission-Details.aspx?newsid=120

Courtesy of PA Game Commission 4/25/17

Pistol 101 Class

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COURSE CURRICULUM

Basic Pistol Class- Classroom and Live Fire Training  Students learn the rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition components, shooting fundamentals, range rules, two-handed standing position, Pa law and continued opportunities for skill development.

LOCATION

Beaver Valley Rifle & Pistol Club
505 Constitutions Blvd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Co-Ed Class 21+ Years of Age

INCLUDED
NRA Certified Instructors, Range Time, Targets, & Study Guide
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Personal Protection, (Safety Glasses & Ear Protection)
Firearm (Rentals available)
200 Rounds of Ammunition

COST $125

CONTACT
PHONE  724-495-9104
EMAIL   [email protected]
WEB SITE  www.blueline-firearmstraining.com

 

 

 

20 Guns In 10 Days Ticket To Restore Hereford Manor Lake

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Beaver County Sportsmen Conservation League & The Citizens Committee to “RESTORE HEREFORD MANOR LAKE”

Only 1,000 tickets will be sold, and all winners will be determined by the first afternoon and the first evening drawing of the 3-digit (pick 3) PA Daily Lottery Number starting July 22nd, 2017 and ending July 31st, 2017.

All gun prizes can be claimed at the FIELD & STREAM STORE Located at 100 CRANBERRY SQUARE DRIVE, CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA. Guns & dates are listed on the back of the ticket.

If you are not eligible to receive the gun, a gift certificate of equal value will be awarded.

ALL WINNERS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO LEGALLY OWN FIREARMS       

ALL WINNERS DETERMINED BY THE FIRST AFTERNOON & THE FIRST EVENING DRAWINGS ON THE REGULAR 3 DIGIT (PICK3) PENNSYLVANIA DAILY LOTTERY NUMBER DURING THE DATES AND TIMES LISTED ON THE BACK OF THIS RAFFLE TICKET.

DONATION: $20.00

REMEMBER! 20 chances to win a gun or $1 per chance!

ALL UNSOLD TICKETS WILL BECOME PROPERTY OF THE B.C.S.C.L.

ALL for a Great cause

Beaver County Sportsmen’s Conservation League and the Citizens Committee of the “Restore Hereford Manor Lake” Project.

Tickets can be purchased by mail. 

But, don’t forget to include your contact information: Name / Address / Phone Number / Email Address

Include a check (DONATION) for $20.00 payable to the order of BCSCL for each ticket purchased.

SORRY NO CREDIT CARDS

For tickets purchased by mail: Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

BEAVER COUNTY SPORTSMEN’S CONSERVATION LEAGUE or BCSCL

C/O Tony Rich  3 Orchard Drive, Baden PA 15005
EMAIL CONTACT      [email protected]

 

2017 BCSCL Youth Foundation Events

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Youth Fishing Derby @ Hopewell Community Park

Saturday, April 29th, 2017 (8am to 12 noon) registration @ 6:30 am Bring children “15 years of age and younger” for FREE!

For more information, contact: Mike (724)683-5880

Beaver County Sportsman’s Conservation Camp

“For children ages 12 to 15” @ Raccoon State Park for a full week of fun!

Sunday, June 18th through Saturday, June 24th, 2017

For more information, contact: Breanna (412)849-6849

Beaver County Sportsmen’s Conservation League Youth Foundation

“Youth Field Day” “For children ages 10 to 16” @ Midland Sportsman Club

Saturday, July 15th, 2017 – “Tentative Date”

A full day of fun beginning @ 6:30 am check-in until 5:00 pm

Registration is online: www.pgc.state.pa.us

For more information, contact: Jerry (724)601-6964

Youth Pheasant Hunt — “an unforgettable experience”

Coming in October 2017 — watch for further details

“Must be a Junior Licensed Hunter”

For more information, contact: Rich via email at: [email protected]

Youth Goose Hunt — “an unforgettable experience”

Watch for more detail in the fall!

“Must be a Junior Licensed Hunter”

For more information contact: The Beaver County Recreation & Tourism

Department at (724)770-2060 or Rich via email at: [email protected]

Sponsored by the
Beaver County Sportsmen’s Conservation League
With assistance from the
Beaver County Sportsmen’s Conservation League Youth Foundation

Or you can look us up on our Facebook page “Beaver County Sportsmen’s Conservation League Youth Foundation”.