MONDAY: Joint Senate Hearing Will Explore Solutions to Wildlife Crop Damage
October 20, 2023

MONDAY: Joint Senate Hearing Will Explore Solutions to Wildlife Crop Damage

The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee, chaired by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34), will hold a joint hearing next week on crop damage caused by wildlife in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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March 14, 2023

Interview With Bear Biologist Emily Carrollo From the PA Game Commission

Senator Greg Rothman attended a Black Bear study with the Pennsylvania Game Commission which he got a chance to interview a Black Bear Biologist Emily Carrollo.  [Read More]

Game & Fisheries Committee to Hold Hearing on Antler Restrictions
October 24, 2022

Game & Fisheries Committee to Hold Hearing on Antler Restrictions

The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 8E-A of the state Capitol’s East Wing to discuss antler restrictions, according to committee chair Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Lampe Marina Fish Cleaning Station Project Receives Additional PFBC Funding
July 26, 2022

Lampe Marina Fish Cleaning Station Project Receives Additional PFBC Funding

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has approved a $100,000 grant for the Erie-Western Port Authority’s Lampe Marina Fish Cleaning Station, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), who chairs the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee.  [Read More]

Game & Fisheries Committee to Hold Hearing on Lake Erie, Fishing Economic Impact
July 15, 2022

Game & Fisheries Committee to Hold Hearing on Lake Erie, Fishing Economic Impact

The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee will be holding a public hearing on July 19 at 2 p.m. to discuss the environmental improvements of Lake Erie as well as the economic impact that fishing has on the region, according to committee chair Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

ADVISORY – Wednesday, April 13 – Joint Public Hearing on Chronic Wasting Disease
April 11, 2022

ADVISORY – Wednesday, April 13 – Joint Public Hearing on Chronic Wasting Disease

A joint hearing about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) will be held in the state Capitol on Wednesday, April 13 by the Senate’s Game and Fisheries and Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, according to committee chairs Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49, and Sen. Elder Vogel, R-47.  [Read More]

Joint Hearing Receives Testimony About Chronic Wasting Disease
February 10, 2022

Joint Hearing Receives Testimony About Chronic Wasting Disease

A joint hearing about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was held in Bedford, PA, on Wednesday, Feb.9 by the Senate’s Game and Fisheries and Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, according to committee chairs Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49, and Sen. Elder Vogel, R-47.  [Read More]

ADVISORY – WEDNESDAY – Joint Public Hearing on Chronic Wasting Disease
February 7, 2022

ADVISORY – WEDNESDAY – Joint Public Hearing on Chronic Wasting Disease

A joint hearing about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) will be held in Bedford, PA on Wednesday, Feb.9 by the Senate’s Game and Fisheries and Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, according to committee chairs Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49, and Sen. Elder Vogel, R-47.  [Read More]

Committee Approves Bill to Increase Penalties for Killing Bald or Golden Eagles
November 9, 2021

Committee Approves Bill to Increase Penalties for Killing Bald or Golden Eagles

The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee reported to the full Senate legislation that seeks to increase the minimum fine and raises the penalty for killing or unlawfully taking a bald or golden eagle in Pennsylvania, according to Committee Chairman Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Senate Game and Fisheries Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Create a Volunteer Instructor License
October 20, 2021

Senate Game and Fisheries Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Create a Volunteer Instructor License

The Senate Games and Fisheries Committee this week (October 19) voted unanimously seeking to create a “Volunteer Instructor License,” according to Committee Chairman Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

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