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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is reminding anglers and boaters that the state’s cold weather life jacket requirement remains in effect through April 30 as warmer …
Pennsylvania Reminds Boaters of Cold Weather Life Jacket Requirement Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State environmental and health officials have issued a “Do Not Eat” advisory for all fish species in Briar Creek in Columbia County and Middle Spring Creek in …
Pa. Issues ‘Do Not Eat’ Advisory for Two Streams Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Hemlock Lake in Indiana County will be lowered by an additional three feet beginning Thursday, February 26, after inspectors identified deficiencies in part of the dam’s spillway …
Hemlock Lake Water Level To Drop Over Dam Safety Repairs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A fresh infusion of federal conservation funding is set to expand public access and outdoor recreation across Pennsylvania’s stretch of the Delaware River watershed, state officials announced.
Half-Million-Dollar Boost Targets Access and Recreation on the Delaware River Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — From prime ice fishing conditions to sweeping regulatory changes and millions of trout ready for stocking, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission opened its quarterly business meeting …
Ice, Trout, and Safety Take Center Stage at Fish and Boat Commission Meeting Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania anglers are just weeks away from one of the state’s most anticipated outdoor traditions, and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is giving them an early …
Millions of Trout, Weeks Away: Pennsylvania Releases 2026 Stocking Plan Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Anticipated inclement weather has prompted the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to reschedule its quarterly business meeting, moving it from Monday, January 26, to Friday, January 30, …
Storm Forces Schedule Shift: Pa. Fish and Boat Meeting Pushed to Jan. 30 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania anglers can now reel in their 2026 fishing licenses, launch permits, and gift vouchers, as the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission opened sales for the upcoming …
PA Opens 2026 Fishing License Sales With New Perks, Rare Collectible Gear Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), alongside the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), SEPTA, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), the Pennsylvania DUI …
Agencies Push for Boating and Driving Safety Over Independence Day Holiday Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) recognized exemplary contributions to conservation and water safety during its quarterly business meeting on April 28, 2025. Several awards were …
PFBC Celebrates Outstanding Achievements in Conservation and Rescue Read More