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Thompson receives award for conservation excellence

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson was awarded the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Government Partner Award during the NWTF’s 50th annual Convention and Sport Show, sponsored by Mossy Oak. “Being chosen for NWTF’s Government Partner Award is an incredible ...

Game Commission announces new game wardens

Their training now complete, Pennsylvania’s newest State Game Wardens are working in their newly assigned districts. The 37th Class of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Ross Leffler School of Conservation graduated Jan. 31, adding 24 more officers to the ranks. Members of the 37th Class, their hometowns and their assigned districts are: Adam M. Beinhauer, of Pittsburgh (Lancaster County); Wade W. Clark III, of Apollo (Bedford County); Benjamin M. Conklin, of Effort (Carbon County); Joseph M. D’Andrea, of Congers, N.Y. (Carbon County); Joshua W. Elchin, of Windber (Blair ...

In the Parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Virtual Series HOWARD — Join the Bald Eagle State Park naturalist each week in February to learn about the natural world and Pennsylvania history! Programs will occur virtually on Microsoft Teams. Pre-registration is required on the DCNR Calendar of Events. The program link will be sent in a confirmation email following ...

From the Susquehanna to Katahdin: A Cogan Station thru-hiker’s journey

Stretching from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail is one of America’s most iconic long-distance hikes. Yet for many Pennsylvanians, the section that winds through our own backyard carries a special significance — especially where it meets the Susquehanna River, a lifeline of both ...

In the Parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Virtual Series HOWARD — Join the Bald Eagle State Park naturalist every week in February to learn about the natural world and Pennsylvania history! Programs will occur virtually on Microsoft Teams. Pre-registration is required on the DCNR Calendar of Events. The program link will be sent in a confirmation email following ...

In the parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Furs and Skulls PHILIPSBURG — Stop by the Black Moshannon State Park office any time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, to learn interesting facts about local wildlife. Various animal furs and skulls will be on display. Winter Bird Walk HOWARD — Join the park naturalist at Bald Eagle State Park on Friday, Feb. 13, ...