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FLDBRED

FLDBRED

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Small game hunting is a long standing tradition, and I think we are very fortunate to have dedicated and knowledgeable people working to keep that tradition alive. If you are a small game hunter in PA. this year (2012) chances are you are experiencing a very good year, whether your quarry has been rabbit, squirrel, grouse, woodcock, or pheasant.
The squirrel and rabbit population seems to be doing well statewide and there are still sections of the state that offer good flushing rates for grouse. The state has also increased the stocking of ring neck pheasants back to over 200,000 birds, offering countless opportunities for new youth hunters as well as sportsmen wanting to train and hunt with bird dogs. If the number of out of state license plates is any indication, a lot of non residents feel the same way about small game hunting in PA. The PGC has also recently released a Northern Bobwhite Quail Management Plan. While this is a very difficult task, it shows at the very least the mindset of the Game Commission and its commitment to the small game hunter. The Pheasant Management Plan is second to none and moving forward. There are also ongoing habitat programs to benefit grouse and woodcock. I think its easy to see that the small game hunter in PA is well represented.

I would like to thank some people for making small game hunting what it is in PA. today. Some are past, some are present. I am sure there are many more so I apologize for omitting them.

In No Particular Order

Honor Role

Lisa Williams, Wyatt Knepp
Shon Robbins, Carl G. Roe
James J. Delaney, Ralph A. Martone
Dr. Benjamin C. Jones, Bill Palmer
Mark Banker, Eric Miller
Mike Pruss, Lynn Appleman
Colleen DeLong, Bob Boyd
Keith Sanford, Scott Klinger
Tom Hardisky, John Dunn
Cal Dubrok, Carl Riegner
Bob Bell, Brian Conners
Jeff Logan
 
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Very nice post. I recognize some of the names you listed but not all of them, thaks for sharing them.

I know that I have enjoyed myself very much during this early season. I think I may have to venture to the nothern part of the state to try for some grouse later this season. I'm not sure were to go but I will give it a try sometime.

I can also say that I'm looking forward in seeing how the quail plan unfolds. I hope it has some success in the state.
 
Yeah Brian, let's face it, South Dakota is a little to far to drive to every weekend! lol.
That spot I told you about last year for grouse is a very good place to start, we always see some birds there.

I would also like to see some success with the quail program, even if it's on a very limited basis.
 
You guys are very lucky to have a game commission so dedicated to improving small game habitat and hunting. Broke arvo PGC!
 
good post, glad to see a state take such good care of its wildlife

if i can only find my first deer this season, it will be a good one.
 
Good in PA

Best year for pheasants on public ground for a long time. Still would like to see a pheasant stamp for upland birds, proceeds should go to restoration or stocking program. Thanks PGC for a job well done in 2012.
 
the stamp thing wouldn't be a bad idea, even if it were 5 or 10 bucks, times it by even 10000 stamps, that's a good amount of money, but only if the fund isnt dipped into for other affairs.
 
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