The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners at their quarterly meeting on Tuesday gave final approval to hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits for the […] Read More
Author: Tom Venesky
Effective 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, in consultation with the Office of the Governor, Pennsylvania Department of Health, […] Read More
“We did not see the typical number of licensed anglers that have been seen in years past when the opening day was Saturday.”
“If something had to change further, we’d want to do it as soon as possible. There are many options on the table right now.”
While the civilized world was turned upside down, the natural world remained a constant… it always does.
“We’ve had tournament days cancelled due to weather on larger bodies of water before, but I never thought I’d see them cancelled due to a virus. It’s a very different circumstance right now.”
The cameras have been in place since December, and so far they’ve produced some interesting results.
“We’re trying to get as many fish in the water as possible as quickly as possible while we still have the best access to waterways and available staff.”
There’s no denying the popularity of trophy trout, and I always thought the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission should tap into the hype and stock more of the big fish.
According to the PGC, lead poisoning was discovered in one-third of 228 eagles that were necropsied between 2006 and 2016.
