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Hunting, Nature Posted onOctober 9, 2021October 9, 2021

Quail comeback planned for Pennsylvania

If the reintroduction of bobwhite quail is a success at Letterkenny, the agency hopes to expand the effort beyond the depot’s borders, according to Andrew Ward, PGC quail biologist.

Hunting Posted onApril 3, 2021April 3, 2021

A new No. 1 buck for the PA record book

A set of enormous antlers recently discovered in a southeastern Pennsylvania antique shop has a new home, and a new spot in the record book.

Hunting, Nature Posted onMarch 24, 2021March 24, 2021

As mallard numbers decline, PGC partnering with other states to find out why

“Unfortunately, our hunters will have some reduced opportunities, but the reduced bag limit is what’s best for the resource right now,” – Waterfowl Biologist Nate Huck

Hunting, Opinion Posted onMarch 9, 2021March 9, 2021

Opinion: There’s a better way to reduce the fall turkey harvest and save the integrity of the season

If the agency wants to reduce the number of hens harvested in the fall, there’s no need to cut the season length or prohibit rifles.

Hunting Posted onFebruary 2, 2021February 2, 2021

Erie County incident unusual for PGC ranges, but other problems do occur

While the problems on ranges have declined since the implementation of the permit, violations still occur.

Hunting, Nature Posted onFebruary 2, 2021February 2, 2021

Opinion: Time for conservation groups to work together

“It’s hurting bad. You can only do so much online,” said Rick Watts, a member of NDA’s Pennsylvania State Advisory Council. “I have no idea where we’re going to go with this whole thing.”

Hunting Posted onFebruary 2, 2021February 2, 2021

PGC board approves preliminary motion to ban rifles in fall turkey season; adopts statewide concurrent deer season

“I saw some headlines that raised eyebrows and were, in my opinion, intentionally misleading for the overall objective of what we’re trying to accomplish,” said commissioner Kristen Schnepp-Giger

Hunting Posted onJanuary 14, 2021January 14, 2021

A record book buck that may never be

The buck’s score would place it 8th all-time in North America, Spring said, but it has to be verified by a Boone and Crockett panel of judges before it can take the ranking.

Hunting Posted onJanuary 14, 2021January 14, 2021

Partnership with PGC producing many benefits for waterfowl

“If we can do one project together here, I’m hopeful it could lead to future gifts from Cargill, which would be an enormous benefit.”

Hunting, Nature Posted onJanuary 14, 2021January 14, 2021

State agencies feel a Biden ban on gas drilling won’t impact them

Harrisburg – Revenue from natural resource extraction – including natural gas – is the largest source of income in the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s budget. Since […] Read More

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