Pennsylvania Fishing News
Fish & Boat Board Urges Action on Susquehanna River Troubles
Submitted by admin on Thu, 2010-01-28 14:16. Pennsylvania Fishing NewsHarrisburg, PA – Calling the Susquehanna River “increasingly impaired,” the board of commissioners of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) today called on state and federal environmental agencies to expand efforts to determine the sources of pollution which are contributing to the demise of the river’s smallmouth bass fishery.
Shockey to Appear at 2010 Eastern Sports & Outdoor
Submitted by admin on Wed, 2010-01-27 08:59. Pennsylvania Fishing NewsHARRISBURG, PA - Jim Shockey, one of the biggest names in hunting will appear at the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Saturday February 6 and Sunday February 7 in the Thompson/Center Arms Booth (#5029) at the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show (Feb. 6-14) at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex.
Fish & Boat Commission Names Acting Executive Director
Submitted by admin on Sat, 2010-01-23 16:04. Pennsylvania Fishing NewsHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) today named Brian Barner as the agency’s acting executive director, effective upon the retirement of Dr. Douglas Austen at the close of business today. Commissioners appointed Mr. Barner during a special meeting in Harrisburg.
National Saltwater Angler Registry
Submitted by admin on Thu, 2010-01-21 11:13. Pennsylvania Fishing NewsFor Immediate Release January 21, 2010
NOAA Fisheries
Forbes Darby
301-713-9501
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
Ryan Walt, Regional Outreach & Education Coordinator
717-626-9081
Fish & Boat Winter Meeting Scheduled for January 27-28 in Harrisburg
Submitted by admin on Thu, 2010-01-21 10:29. Pennsylvania Fishing NewsHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will hold its winter quarterly meeting on Jan. 27-28 at its Harrisburg office.
Commission committees will meet beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, and again at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28. Formal consideration of the agenda by the full Commission will begin at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28. All committee meetings and the review of the agenda are open to the public.
Commissioner Lenny Lichvar Sworn in as District 4 Representative
Submitted by admin on Thu, 2010-01-07 14:44. Pennsylvania Fishing NewsHarrisburg – Lenny Lichvar of Boswell, Somerset County, has been sworn in as the District 4 commissioner for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, representing Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin and Somerset counties.
LITTER BUG CAPTURED IN THE ACT BY PHOTO BUG
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2009-08-31 10:50. Pennsylvania Fishing NewsHARRISBURG – Sometimes a Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Officer (WCO) will be forced to spend days or weeks digging through trash illegally dumped on State Game Lands in attempt to apprehend the person or persons responsible. Sometimes it is the information about a case that can be, literally, dumped in a WCO’s lap that helps solve the crime.
Pennsylvania Game Commission - State Wildlife Management Agency eAlert: News Releases
Submitted by admin on Thu, 2009-08-20 11:47. Pennsylvania Fishing NewsNEW YEAR UNDERWAY FOR MENTORED YOUTH HUNTING PROGRAM Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today encouraged experienced hunters, who have historically helped pass along the state’s rich hunting heritage, to consider introducing youths to hunting through the Mentored Youth Hunting Program (MYHP).
Newest Fish & Boat Commissioner Brings Diverse Experience to Board
Submitted by admin on Tue, 2009-08-18 08:04. Boating News | Pennsylvania Fishing NewsHarrisburg, PA — When the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) holds its quarterly business meeting in early October, the newest board member will bring to his first meeting a diverse background in government service, higher education, private sector experience and local conservation. It’s a mix G. Warren Elliott believes will benefit the agency as it develops its next five-year strategic plan.
LeFebre Takes Early Lead at 2009 Forrest Wood Cup
Submitted by admin on Thu, 2009-07-30 22:14. Fishing Tournaments | Pennsylvania Fishing NewsPITTSBURGH - Team Kellogg's pro Dave Lefebre of Union City, Pennsylvania, weighed in a five-bass limit that weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces during the first day of competition at the $2 million Forrest Wood Cup presented by BP and Castrol - the World Championship of Bass Fishing - on the Three Rivers in Pittsburgh and ended the day with a slim one-ounce lead. The Forrest Wood Cup presented is the richest bass fishing tournament in the world and features a $1 million first-place cash award.





