BOARD TAKES STEPS TO PROTECT WILDLIFE
The Board of Game Commissioners today gave final approval to a regulatory change that establishes replacement costs that may be assessed on those convicted of illegally killing certain wildlife in Pennsylvania.
AGENCY TO GATHER DATA ON MENTORED YOUTH HUNTING PROGRAM
The Mentored Youth Hunting Program, first implemented by the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners in 2006, will continue for the 2009-10 seasons and, thanks to the agency's launch of its electronic license sale system, data about the level of participation in the program can now be gathered.
Beginning June 15, the Game Commission will fully implement its electronic license sale system, commonly referred to as Pennsylvania Automated License System (PALS).
BOARD TAKES ACTION TO INCREASE STATE GAME LANDS SYSTEM
The Board of Game Commissioners today approved the purchase of two tracts that will adjoin State Game Lands in Elk and Northampton counties.
For more information on these and other actions taken by the Board today, please visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission - State Wildlife Management Agency website:
http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/cwp/view.asp?a=11&Q=176431
