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PGC will be releasing nearly 8,400 pheasants this month

HARRISBURG — Pheasant hunters, don’t put away your gear just yet. The Pennsylvania Game Commission will be releasing approximately 8,400 pheasants, mostly hens, to provide additional hunting recreation in the last two weeks of pheasant season, which runs through Feb. 28. “The Game Commission purchases the pheasant chicks raised on our game farms from a private sector supplier,” said Wildlife Operations Division Chief Ian Gregg. “During the 2024 production season, we requested our supplier to raise additional pheasants to be held through the fall and early winter as an ...

Handful of PFBC events scheduled

There are numerous upcoming events scheduled through the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission throughout the month of February. On Saturday, Feb. 22, a basic boating course is scheduled for the Clinton County Conservation District in Mill Hall. It’s scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event requires pre-registration, which can be done by contacting Derek Norman at dnorman@pa.gov. This certification course is a great way for the first-time boater or seasoned boater to learn all the basic boating regulations and requirements. This classroom course has a certification exam at the ...

Reflections in Nature: Barred owl can be found in urban areas

A barred owl made quite a stir in Arlington, Virginia, over the Christmas holiday. The bird evidently was playing Santa Claus and went down the chimney of a home. Once inside the home the owl perched on top of the Christmas tree, knocking over the star. The owl became a celebrity when it was ...

Outdoors community calendar for Week of Feb. 11

WINTER TREE IDENTIFICATION WHERE: Rider Park WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m.-noon NOTES: Sara Street, Rider Park manager, will lead a walk and discussion on a partion of the Meadow Trail, Scarlet Tanager and Saddle Trail to examine winter bark characteristics and identify trees in the winter. The rain date is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 23. To register, individuals should contact Amy Poust at AmyP@fcfpartnership.org or call at 570-321-1500. STRUCTURAL PRUNING WHERE: Rider Park WHEN: Thursday, March 6 from 10 a.m.-noon NOTES: Join Cody Kouneski, Bartlett Tree Experts ...

Big changes may be coming for elk hunters

The Pennsylvania Game Commission Board of Commissioners met in late January for their first meeting of 2025. While recent meetings have centered around deer, primarily whether opening day will remain on Saturday or revert back to Monday, this time the big news was all about elk. Elk were ...

The public is invited to a meeting of the Trout Unlimited Susquehanna Chapter featuring PA Fish and Boat Commission representatives. In attendance will be Waterways Conservation Officers representing Clinton and Lycoming counties. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Covenant Central Presbyterian Church at 807 W. Fourth Street in Williamsport. Parking and entrance to the church is at the rear of the building with access off of Campbell Street. Also in attendance will be PA Fish and Boat Commissioner Eric Hussar, who represents the fifth district of ...