Pennsylvania Pheasant News
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2010 Pennsylvania Pheasant Hunting Forecast
Sep. 13, 2010Forecast: Though wild pheasants have vanished across most of Pennsylvania's landscape, thousands of pheasant hunters and the state haven't lost interest in the bird. Hunters and their dogs get their field time in through the state's put-and-take hunting. More importantly, with the help of Pheasants Forever, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is working to restore self-sustaining and huntable pheasant populations in suitable habitat by establishing Wild Pheasant Recovery Areas (WPRAs). The goal inches closer to reality, as part of the Central Susquehanna WPRA is on track toward having a sustainable population of wild pheasants. The Pike Run and Somerset WPRAs have also continued to show signs of success. Season Dates: Varies, consult regulations Daily Bag Limit: 2 Possession Limit: 4 Field Notes: At 205,432 acres, Pennsylvania leads the nation in Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) enrollment. Not only are these acres helping soil and water quality, but they're also the backbone habitat to the Wild Pheasant Recovery Areas in the state.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has slated 100,170 ring-necked pheasants for release on public lands throughout the Commonwealth for the upcoming small game hunting seasons, including 17,980 birds for the youth only season (Oct. 11-18).
Clubs Sign Up to Host Junior Pheasant Hunts - Sep. 03, 2008
Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today offered his praise to the 24 sportsmen’s clubs throughout Pennsylvania who signed up to host junior pheasant hunts. The clubs will share in 1,500 pheasants the agency is providing for junior pheasant hunts.
Youth Hunting Seasons Just Around the Corner - Sep. 03, 2008
As hunters take time to prepare for upcoming seasons, Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe is encouraging adults to promote the state’s hunting and trapping heritage by introducing youngsters to the great outdoors during the variety of mentored youth and junior hunting seasons.
16,500 Pheasants Set Aside for Youth Pheasant Hunt - Jul. 28, 2008
HARRISBURG, PA - Hunting clubs interested in hosting a youth pheasant hunt this fall are encouraged to begin making plans now, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe.
Multi-State PF & QF Habitat Meeting Slated for August 9th - Jul. 28, 2008
ERIE, PA - Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) announce the 2008 multi-state meeting for the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and New Jersey will be held on August 9th at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) in Erie, Pennsylvania.
16,500 Pheasants Set Aside for Youth Pheasant Hunt - Jul. 16, 2008
HARRISBURG, PA - Hunting clubs interested in hosting a youth pheasant hunt this fall are encouraged to begin making plans now, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe.
Raystown Pheasants Forever Chapter looks to Rejuvenate Ringneck Population - Jul. 14, 2008
RAYSTOWN, PA - Huntingdon County residents have formed Pennsylvania's newest chapter of Pheasants Forever (PF), the Raystown Chapter of PF. The chapter will be working closely with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the Army Corp of Engineers and local landowners to conserve and restore wildlife habitat.
Central Pennsylvania Home to Two New Pheasants Forever Chapters - May. 06, 2008
Central Pennsylvania is home to two new Pheasants Forever (PF) chapters. Residents from Blair County have formed the Blair County Chapter of PF, while residents from Centre County have formed the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of PF. Both groups are dedicated to habitat improvement that benefits upland birds, waterfowl, deer and other local wildlife.
