Why It Matters: For over 85 years, sportsmen and women have played a crucial role in funding conservation efforts in the United States through the American System of Conservation Funding. They have risen to the occasion in financially supporting their respective state fish and wildlife agencies, and on occasion, agreeing to license fee increases that …
Much Needed License Fee Increases – There’s Nothing Fishy About Them Read More »
Why It Matters: Modernizing the method by which Pennsylvania’s hunters may purchase antlerless tags provides a heightened level of convenience and practicality. Currently, hunting license holders apply for antlerless licenses by submitting pink envelopes to their respective county treasurer’s office – a process that takes months to complete. By updating this method to an electronic …
November Brings Exciting Policy Wins in Pennsylvania Read More »
Why It Matters: State fish and wildlife agencies are instrumental in setting the frameworks that result in the successful conservation and management of a state’s fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Sportsmen and women (including hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and trappers) have played a crucial role in funding conservation efforts in the United States for over …
Fall Trout Stocking Underway Across the Northeast Read More »
Why It Matters: State fish and wildlife agencies are instrumental in setting the frameworks that result in the successful conservation and management of a state’s fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Sportsmen and women (including hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and trappers) have played a crucial role in funding conservation efforts in the United States for over …
Contact: Joe Mullin, Manager, Northeastern States Why It Matters: State fish and wildlife agencies are instrumental in setting the frameworks responsible for the successful conservation and management of a state’s fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Sportsmen and women (including hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and trappers) have played a crucial role in funding conservation efforts in …
Contact: Joe Mullin, Manager, Northeastern States Why it Matters: State events such as the Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus’ Annual Cigar Reception offer forums and opportunities for candid conversations about crucial conservation-related issues within the state, while also serving to welcome new Caucus members into the fold. The Cigar Reception brings together leaders and members from …
Pennsylvania Caucus’ Annual Cigar Reception Makes an Impressive Return Read More »
Pennsylvania: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Contact: Nick Lewis, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Highlights Why it Matters: Many states have antiquated knife laws that criminalize the possession of automatic knives. These knives are useful tools for the outdoor industry, particularly hunters and anglers, as well as the first responder community. The introduction of this legislation is a positive step towards expanding the …
Knife Reform Legislation Introduced in Pennsylvania Read More »
Contact: Nick Lewis, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Highlights Why it Matters: The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) serves as the lead regulatory agency for wildlife in the state, working in conjunction with the sportsmen’s community to conserve wildlife species. The PGC Board of Game Commissioners (Board) is the governing body for the PGC and are responsible for …
Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners Backs Sportsmen’s Efforts During Latest Meeting Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program Administrator For most sportsmen and women, the end of November conjures thoughts of gathering with family members and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving and sharing stories from successes afield. While this is most often the case, Pennsylvania’s sporting community had something else on its mind: Sunday …
Keystone Moment for Pennsylvania’s Sportsmen and Women Read More »
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