Breaking News

Outdoors

PFBC accepting applications for Boating Facility Grant program

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is opening the next round of Boating Facility Grants to meet growing demand for public access and expand safe, accessible boating opportunities. The application can be found on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com). The Boating Facility Grant Program supports the planning, acquisition, development, expansion, and rehabilitation of public boating facilities. Eligible applicants include townships, boroughs, counties, municipalities, and 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations such as land trusts, conservancies, and watershed ...

Game Commission to host driving tours on several game lands

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Game Commission will again be hosting several wildlife habitat driving tours on state game lands for the public to enjoy from the comfort of their own vehicles this fall. “These driving tours provide an overview of what’s available on our state game lands, while showcasing how the agency’s habitat work benefits various species of wildlife,” said Game Commission Executive Director Steve Smith. “For hunters, these tours highlight potential opportunities for the upcoming seasons, and for non-hunters, the beautiful Pennsylvania fall landscapes ...

PFBC, DCNR begin work to remove Spring Garden Dam

NEWTOWN, Pa. — Work began Sept. 10 to remove the Spring Garden Dam on Neshaminy Creek inside Tyler State Park, Bucks County. Demolition of the nine-foot-tall dam is expected to last three-to-four weeks. The Pennsylvania DNCR and Fish and Boat Commission say removing the dam will restore ...

Outdoors Calendar

Atkinson Mills Sportsmen’s Club • Meetings — held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The club is located at 55 Sportsmen Club Lane, McVeytown; email atkinsonmillssportsmensclub@gmail.com; online at http://atkinsonmills-sportsmensclub.weebly.com. Blue Rock Sportsman’s Club • Club meetings — 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month on the gun range, and at 7 p.m. January and February in the barn. To east end Blue Rock: From Milroy, follow signs to Reeds Gap State Park. Free camping available and kitchen is open during all events except trap ...

Upcoming PFBC committee meetings

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has announced several upcoming committee meetings to be held virtually. These meetings will be held online with Commissioners and PFBC staff participating remotely. Agendas for all public meetings can be found on the Meetings page of the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com). Dates, times, information on how to submit public comment: Habitat Committee: Date: Friday, Sep. 25, 2026 Time: 9 a.m. Public comments pertaining to the agenda can be submitted by calling (717) 705-7846, beginning on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 8 a.m. until ...

DCNR offers more deer hunting opportunities through Deer Management Assistance Program

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is offering white-tailed deer hunters more opportunities to harvest antlerless deer this hunting season through participation by state forestlands and state parks in the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Deer Management Assistance Program. Through DMAP, DCNR and participating private landowners can make additional antlerless deer permits available to hunters to help manage white-tailed deer populations. Maintaining a healthy balance of deer is essential to forest health, as overabundant deer ...