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This was taken from the Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited Facebook page. We look forward to,working with Greg

Video Interview: Greg Malaska, Newly Elected President of the PA Council of Trout Unlimited

What great American conservation program doesn’t cost taxpayers a dime and is responsible for some of the best fishing and hunting in the nation? The Land and Water Conservation Fund. And it’s on the ropes in Congress.

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In August,  group of Senators introduced Senate Bill 1227.  This bill seeks to reduce the cost of obtaining a fishing license for in-state college students.   Presently, students attending schools in Pennsylvania, but live out of state, are required to pay the $51.90 non resident annual fee for a fishing license.  This fee may prevent some from buying a fishing license due to being on a budget or other reasons associated with college.  The Senators noted that  “Out-of-state students who attend two and four-year institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania make significant social and economic impacts on their host communities. Therefore, we should be doing all we can to showcase our vast waterways and renowned fishing opportunities.”

Senators Blake, Bartolotta, Costa, and Argall introduced the bill that “will extend the resident annual fishing license fee of $22.90 to out-of-state students attending a Pennsylvania institution of higher education. Students must provide a valid student I.D. or proof of their temporary residency in Pennsylvania.”

The bill has been referred to the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee where it remains at this point.  The Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited feels this is a great piece of legislation that will allow students from across the state enjoy the great fishing that our State has to offer.

Please consider contacting your Senator and members of the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee and urge them to support this bill.

Senate Bill 1227

Senate Game and Fisheries Committee

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The PFBC Commissioners will consider adding several streams to the states wild and class A trout streams. Follow the link below and be sure to show your support for both regulations posted to the website on 9/5/18 – “Proposed Changes to List of Class A Wild Trout Waters – October 2018” and “Classification of Wild Trout Streams – Proposed Additions, Revisions, and Revisions – October 2018”.

https://www.fishandboat.com/Regulations/Pages/ProposedRecentRegulations.aspx

The PA Fish and Boat Commission is offering a great opportunity for families.  You get to fish alongside Waterways Conservation Officers and fish at one of the Commissions hatcheries.  This is a great opportunity to meet the WCO’s who work to protect our resources and get to know them and find out about their jobs.  The announcement below was taken from the Fish Commission Facebook page.

“Come FISH with us! #PAFishandBoat is offering a “ Fish With our Waterways Conservation Officer Family Fishing Day” at our Bellefonte Hatchery Pond!

Join us on September 22, 2018 9am-1pm for a fun morning of fishing with our officers. A light lunch will be provided by Spring Creek Trout Unlimited Veteran Service Program.

No fishing license, fishing equipment or bait needed, #PFBC and our partners provide it all during the program!

✔️PRE-REGISTRATION is required due to limited space and food planning.

✔️REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! – https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/128963”

The September 2018 issue of the Susquehanna Ripples is out.  You can download your copy here.

The Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be hosting a special public meeting and picnic on Wednesday, September 12th beginning at 5-5:30 pm. The Chapter is The Loyalsock,Title,Contents,Forwardteaming with Carol Parenzan, the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, as part of the Loyalsock “River of the Year” to present a discussion of the classic “The Vanishing Trout” book by Charles Lose. This rare and important local book chronicles Lose’s favorite trout fishing, camping, and travel experiences along Loyalsock Creek in the early 1900s. During and immediately following the logging era, Loyalsock Creek was still a nationally famous fishery with a good population of large brook trout, but was beginning to face the challenges and impacts of extensive logging, coal mining and over fishing. Dr. Lose was an early voice advocating for reforestation and new conservation practices needed to restore and protect the Loyalsock’s watershed. Also discussed will be papers on the history of log rafting and early settlers in the Loyalsock valley. The public is invited to join in the discussion and picnic (hot dogs, chips and drinks will be supplied- please bring a covered dish or dessert). The meeting will be held at the Consolidated Sportsmens of Lycoming County campground pavilion. Turn left at the signs off of PA Route 87 just above Pier 87, about 6 miles north of Montoursville. (Note we will be meeting at the Archery Range / campground which is south of the main sportsmens grounds /shooting ranges). More information on the meeting and downloads of the books and papers can be found on our websites at https://Susquehannatu.com, and http://www.middlesusquehannariverkeeper.org.

The Early English Settlers on the Loyalsock, Rogers, pp 55–82, plus Society publications and officers

Rafting Days on the Loyalsock,Rogers,pp 12-35

The Loyalsock, Map

The Loyalsock, A Trout Stream, Lose, pp 36-54

The Loyalsock,Title,Contents,Forward

To download the complete book, the Vanishing Trout, please go to here. Scroll to the bottom of the page and the book is available in 4 separate pdf files.

As part of the River of the Year Celebration, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association has partnered with the Pennsylvania DCNR to allow for a day of events to be held.

The day long event, starting at 10 am, is filled with fun and activities for all ages and interests and everything is free.

The Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited with be there from 10 am till noon and will be demonstrating fly tying, fly fishing gear, aquatic bugs, and fishing strategies along the creek and casting instruction.  If you would like to help in any way, please let us know at susquehannatu@gmail.com

The PA Fish and Boat Commission will also be there with information on how you can enjoy the great fishing Pennsylvania has to offer and members of the Lycoming College Clean Water Institute will be there showing the aquatic bugs that can be found in Lycoming Creek and demonstrating electro shocking.

At noon, there will be a picnic lunch provided and then an afternoon of programs and workshops that include nature and wildlife photography, quick sketch poetry, song writing, hands on activities that will explore birds of the watershed, freshwater mussels with Bucknell University, nature journaling, and much more.

Many business’s within the Loyalsock Creek Watershed will also have tables and displays so they can showcase their products and services.  At 6 pm, there will be a concert along the creek by the Jamcrackers of the Adirondack Mountains

For more information on this great event, please see the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association website at http://www.middlesusquehannariverkeeper.org for more informaiton.

     The Fish and Boat Commission (Commission) has approved guidelines with regard to encouraging public participation on possible changes to the designation of streams, stream sections or lakes for special regulation programs. Under 58 Pa. Code Chapter 65 (relating to special fishing regulations), the Commission designates certain streams, stream sections and lakes as being subject to special fishing regulations. Under the Commission’s guidelines, a notice concerning the proposed designation or redesignation of a stream, stream section or lake under special regulations ordinarily will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin before the matter is reviewed by the Commissioners.

     At the next Commission meeting on October 15 and 16, 2018, the Commission will consider a proposal to add Section 05 of Penns Creek to its Catch-and-Release Artificial Lures Only program under 58 Pa. Code § 65.5 (relating to catch-and-release artificial lures only) effective January 1, 2019.

     At this time, the Commission is soliciting public input concerning this designation. Persons with comments, objections or suggestions concerning the designation are invited to submit comments in writing to Executive Director, Fish and Boat Commission, P. O. Box 67000, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000, within 60 days after publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Comments submitted by facsimile will not be accepted.

     Comments also may be submitted electronically by completing the form at http://www.fishandboat.com/regcomments. If an acknowledgment of electronic comments is not received by the sender within 2 working days, the comments should be retransmitted to ensure receipt. Electronic comments submitted in any other manner will not be accepted.

FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION:

John A. Arway

Executive Director

The comment period runs through September 19, 2018