The summer boating season is just around the corner!
Make sure you and your crew are ready to get out on the water by taking paddling or boating courses to kick off National Safe Boating Week.
Find more courses and programs: ow.ly/MjPA50OmOEG#NationalSafeBoatingWeek
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The Senate today unanimously approved my legislation that would make it easier for disabled veterans to obtain free PA fishing licenses. The current process puts needless bureaucracy between disabled veterans and the peace and tranquility of PA waterways. #SD24#PAFishingLicense
Tune in TODAY to hear updates and news on the state of the Commission from @pafishandboat Director Schaeffer at 1 p.m.
You can live stream the convo here: pahouse.com/live
Did you take any young anglers out for Mentored Youth Trout Day?
We want to see your photos! Share them in the replies or send them to the email in our bio.
Even if you're not keeping your catch, fishing has all sorts of health benefits — from family bonding to exercise to just getting some fresh air and sunlight!
Get your family started with these introductory "How to Fish for ..." videos.
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The PFBC quarterly business meeting is Monday, January 23, 2023, beginning at 1:45 p.m.
The meeting may be viewed remotely at ow.ly/4ehq50MwfYP.
If prompted, enter the webinar access number code: 2632 453 1532
Password: public (782542 from phones)
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TY for the years of service @GovernorTomWolf as a responsible steward of PA's waters and preserved public spaces. I wish you enjoyment on the new chapters ahead.
It's #WorldPhotographyDay, and Pennsylvania sure is photogenic!
David Bloom shared this beautiful shot of an angler fly fishing on the Youghiogheny River at sunset. Reply with your best photos of Pennsylvania's scenic waters!
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Always great to attend Ag Progress Days in Centre county. Various partners working to collaborate on ways to continue best practices for PA’s land, water, and wildlife within the agricultural space.
Be a 10! Tell your senators to vote yes on the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act to support wildlife and habitat conservation: act.sierraclub.org/actions/N…
The PFBC will hold its quarterly business meeting on July 26 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at its Harrisburg headquarters. The meeting is open to the public.
Find more information, including the complete agenda and how to provide public comment: ow.ly/hPbv50JZxkK
Watch today's PA Senate Game & Fisheries Committee public hearing at 2 p.m. to discuss the environmental improvements of Lake Erie as well as the economic impact that fishing has on the region chaired by @senatorlaughlin. bit.ly/3ze72ZV
With the Legislative Budget & Finance Cmte. this morning to review the @pafishandboat triannual audit results. Part of our Commission’s values includes transparency.
Additional #FishandBoat advocacy for recreators and anglers today in Scranton w @SenBobCasey@RepCartwright for contd. support of acid mine treatment projects/funding. The cleanup of piles along Lackawanna River from #IIJA is great step fwd - but set aside STREAM Act still necc
We're in the thick of winter. Stay safe in extreme cold:
🏠 Stay indoors if possible
🧤 When outside, dress in layers & wear a hat & gloves
❤️ Check on older family & neighbors
🐶 Bring pets inside
⚠️ Know the signs of hypothermia
More: weather.gov/safety/cold#PAWX#PAWinter
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