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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Controlled burn visible through Midvalley, Upvalley
A controlled burn caused smoke conditions visible in the Midvalley and Upvalley Monday afternoon. The controlled burn is being done by the state Game Commission on state gamelands, according to the Lackawanna County 911 Center. An online map of planned prescribed burns by the commission indicates controlled burns planned for Monday on State Game lands 300 in Archbald and Jefferson Twp. and at State Game Lands 307 in Archbald. The burn is listed as 'RX Fire in Priority Forested Units' on the website. Smoke was visible to motorists on Route 6 between Archbald and Carbondale.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Health
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Pennsylvania Game Commission announces spraying plans
(WHTM) — The PA Game Commission recently announced its plans to spray over 38,000 acres of State Game Lands this spring. According to the PA Game Commission, they are planning to spray in 16 different State Game Lands across 38,146 acres to control the spreading of the Spongy Moth, which is also known as the Gypsy Moth. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now If left untreated, the building populations of the Spongy Moth could cause severe defoliation this summer. The Commission says the spraying will begin as soon as leaf-out occurs and spongy moth egg masses hatch, which will likely be in late April and May. It is important to note that no spraying will be scheduled for the mornings of youth turkey season (April 26) or on the opening day of spring gobbler (May 3). 'Those participating in spring gobbler seasons or otherwise enjoying state game lands may encounter aircraft spraying forested areas for spongy moths,' Paul Weiss, the Game Commission's Chief Forester, said. 'We recognize some hunters might be temporarily affected by these activities, but disturbances are brief and only temporary, and by protecting these valuable habitats against a destructive, invasive pest, the forests will provide hunters the opportunity to chase gobblers there for generations to come.' The PA Game Commission says spraying will occur in the following regions: Southcentral, Northcentral, Southeast, and Northeast. Click here to check out a map of the Spongy Moth spray status across the Keystone State. The insecticide used for the spraying is Mimic 2LV, which is generally considered safe to humans. Most negative side effects happen with repeated, long-term exposure to high concentrations of the spray. As with any chemical, it may cause eye or skin irritation if exposed, and it is recommended to wash any affected area if irritation occurs. For more information on the spongy moths or the PA Game Commission, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Politics
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Pennsylvania could add 1,800 acres to state game lands, change Elk license process
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — There could soon be a lot more public land to hunt in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Game Commission approved Saturday 11 land acquisitions they say would add 1,800 acres to State Game Lands. Two are donations, nine are purchases, and one is a right-of-way exchange. Preliminary 2025-26 hunting seasons approved; final approval expected in April The nearest addition to the Midstate is in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County, where 119 acres adjacent to State Game Lands 229 will be added. PGC says 791,000 people live within 30 miles of the land and it contains grassland that could host pheasant stocking. In Fulton County, the Game Commission plans to pay $3,700 for a 30-foot-wide access road to connect State Game Lands 53 in Licking Creek Township with Creek Road. Other land acquisitions include: Roughly 33 acres in Summit Township, Erie County, adjacent to State Game Lands 109. This property contains critical and unique wetland and stream habitat within the Trout Run watershed. Roughly 195 acres in Coolspring Township, Mercer County, adjoining State Game Lands 94. Roughly 93 acres in Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming County, adjacent to State Game Lands 134. This property will provide access to the existing game lands. Roughly 985 acres in Huston Township, Clearfield County, adjacent to State Game Lands 331. This property provides important habitat for elk. Roughly 9 acres in Haycock Township, Bucks County, adjacent to State Game Lands 157. Roughly 6.6 acres in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, which is an indenture to State Game Lands 56 Roughly 2 acres in Rockdale Township, Crawford County, adjacent to State Game Lands 85. This property improves manageability and integrity of the existing game lands. Roughly 199 acres in Pocono Township, Monroe County, adjacent to State Game Lands 38. This property provides critical access to the existing game lands. None of the additions are final and some are contingent upon third parties receiving grant funding. The approval Saturday is one step in the land transfer process. Pennsylvania currently has 1.5 Million acres of State Game Land. The Game Commission also plans to change the elk license application system. It must receive final approval in April. The Game Commission wants to require hunters to buy a license before applying to an elk tag. Currently, it is inverse — hunters can apply for an elk license and buy a hunting license if they receive an elk license. PGC also wants to remove the requirement for a hunter to enter their Social Security number or hunter ID. They also want to cap elk licenses that can be awarded to nonresidents at 10%. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
