GAME COMMISSION HTE CLASSES STARTING TO FILL UP
With the spring gobbler season set to open in April, Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe is reminding all first-time license buyers to make plans to attend a Hunter-Trapper Education (HTE) course now.
To register for a course in your area, visit the Game Commission's website (
www.pgc.state.pa.us), select the "Hunter Education Classes" icon in the center of the homepage, and then follow the instructions.
GAME COMMISSION RECRUITING INSTRUCTORS FOR HUNTER EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for experienced hunters and trappers who are interested in becoming volunteer instructors for the agency's basic Hunter-Trapper Education (HTE), Successful Bowhunting and cable restraint certification courses.
For more information about becoming an HTE instructor, visit the Game Commission's website (
www.pgc.state.pa.us) and select "Education," then scroll down and choose "Becoming an Instructor." Individuals also can request an application packet online or by calling the agency's Hunter-Trapper Education Division at 717-787-7015.
COLLECTIBLE PATCH/PRINT MARKS 50 YEARS OF HUNTER EDUCATION
To honor 50 years of hunter education, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is offering a limited edition patch and fine-art print by George LaVanish, of Tyrone, Blair County. The print, titled Tomorrow's Hunters, depicts and instructor and students in a hunter education training exercise. The companion patch is a thumbnail of the print's theme.
As a token of appreciation, the four-inch embroidered patch and 13-inch by 18-inch print will be presented to each active volunteer instructor. The remaining items will be available to the public for sale.
NRA-SPONSORED YOUTH EDUCATION SUMMIT SIGN-UP DEADLINE MARCH 2
Pennsylvania Game Commission officials today announced that the Friends of the National Rifle Association application deadline for its upcoming Pennsylvania Youth Education Summit (YES) in Harrisburg is fast approaching. Pennsylvania high school sophomores and juniors have until March 2, to sign up for the event, which is set for April 2-6.
To register or for more information, e-mail Charles and Ursula Fox at eef@epix.net, call at 570-297-4642, or Janet Nyce at huntressjdn@verizon.net or call at 215-234-0330.
To see the complete news release on these four items, please visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission - State Wildlife Management Agency website:
http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/cwp/view.asp?a=11&Q=176088