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Saturday, April 13, 2013

First Day of Trout Season Opens Today

Beginning at 7 a.m., Bell Acres is hosting its annual pancake and sausage breakfast and taking registrations for the annual children's fishing competition. The fishing season begins at 8 a.m.

Today, April 13, officially marks the opening day of trout season in Pennsylvania. The regular fishing season opens at 8 a.m. and runs 24 hours a day through Labor Day, according to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Locally, trout can be found in Big Sewickley Creek where, nearby, the Big Sewickley Creek Volunteer Fire Department is conveniently hosting its annual opening day pancake and sausage breakfast. The breakfast runs from 7 a.m. to noon today, April 13 at the fire hall, 1850 Big Sewickley Creek Road, Bell Acres. Pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice will be served with proceeds benefitting the fire department.   Price is $6 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 16 and free for kids ages 5 and under. Children must register …

Monday, November 26, 2012

PA Deer Season: 750,000 Hunters Expected on First Day

Hunters can share their harvest using a network set up by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

It is considered Pennsylvania's only unofficial holiday. The Monday after Thanksgiving marks opening day of the two-week general deer season. That's when 750,000 men, women and teenagers wearing fluorescent orange are expected to invade Penn's Woods, according to Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe. “In addition to being a rich part of our state’s heritage, deer season is critical in managing Pennsylvania’s whitetails,” Roe said. “The efforts of hunters are far-reaching; they help to keep deer populations in check, and enable the agency to meet deer management goals that benefit those who reside, visit or travel through this state.” Safety Rules Hunters must wear 250 square inches of fluorescent orange material on the head, …

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