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| Friday, February 20, 2015 | ||||||||
Hunting Heritage License Plates Now Available
The plates cost $56, of which $25 will be sent to the PGC. Two-thirds of those funds will be directed to nonprofit groups to promote sport hunting, youth hunter education, or conservation and enhancement of game species. The remaining one-third will be used to support the Hunters Sharing the Harvest initiative, which encourages hunters to donate their extra venison to food banks across the Commonwealth. Created by Act 109 of 2014, the plate is available for passenger cars, motor homes, trailers or trucks with a registered gross weight up to 14,000 pounds. For additional information and forms to order the plates – as well as commemorative patches and decals featuring the Hunting Heritage logo – click here. | ||||||||
Modernizing PA’s 911 Emergency Response System
The hearing gave local government officials, 911 administrators and telecommunications executives the chance to share their views on how to make the system more effective, with a specific focus on adjusting the surcharge to allow for maintenance of the emergency system. The current 911 surcharge of $1 has not been adjusted since the creation of the law in 1990. The advent of next-generation technology including texting, calls from video, non-human (e.g. OnStar) calls and calls from non-specific devices, such as an iPad, was also discussed. Another hearing on this subject is scheduled for March 18 in Harrisburg to provide interested individuals another opportunity to offer their comments and opinions. Legislation to overhaul the system is being drafted and is expected to be introduced in April. The legislative proposal is still being drafted, but is expected to be introduced in April. | ||||||||
House to Consider Liquor Privatization Proposal
House Bill 466 is substantially the same as a bill adopted in the House nearly two years ago that phases out the state-run liquor stores as private operators open in various areas of the Commonwealth. The Senate did not act on that bill, so we are starting over again in the new session. For more information on the bill, click here. | ||||||||
2015 Trout Stocking Guides Now Available
The PFBC annually stocks approximately 3.2 million adult trout in more than 700 streams and 120 lakes open to public fishing. These figures include approximately 2 million rainbow trout, 641,000 brown trout and 525,000 brook trout. As with past practice, the average size of the trout produced for stocking is 11 inches in length. In addition to these fish, the PFBC plans to stock about 8,500 trophy golden rainbow trout that weigh an average of 1.5 pounds and measure at least 14 inches long. Trout season opens on Saturday, April 18 – think spring! Fishing licenses are available here. | ||||||||
Reminder: You’re Invited to a Firearms Safety and Rights Seminar
Join me for a discussion about Pennsylvania’s concealed carry laws, the Castle Doctrine and other valuable information regarding state gun laws at one of three upcoming Firearms Safety and Rights Seminars:
Registration is required due to a limited amount of seating available. Click here to register online, or call the office at 1-866-437-8181. | ||||||||
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