Outdoornews
April 22, 2021
From the Game Commission
Allegheny County Game Warden Zeb Campbell reports a number of nuisance turkeys in the area. Some are even attacking cars and chasing people. An investigation revealed the turkeys are being fed by someone in the same neighborhood.
Allegheny County Game Warden Zeb Campbell reports more ATV and dirt-bike activity on properties controlled by the Game Commission. These machines cause damage to property that upsets the property owners. Riding on these properties without landowner permission is a violation of the law.
Armstrong County Game Warden Christopher Bence reports charges have been filed against an individual for shooting protected songbirds within several safety zones.
Outdoornews
March 11, 2021
From the Game Commission
Allegheny County Game Warden Zeb Campbell reports an archery hunter was hunting white-tailed deer during the closed season between the regular firearms season and late deer season. The hunter, who believed deer season was open, received over $800 in fines. “A reminder to please read your Pennsylvania Hunting & Trapping Digest,” Campbell said.
Allegheny County Game Warden Zeb Campbell reports February is when coyotes start looking for mates. Coyotes might be seen more often because of these increased movements. If you see a coyote, make a loud noise, and don’t run from them. Running often elicits their natural predator instinct to kick in and they will sometimes chase you. It is the same as running from your dog; a technique often used by trainers to get them to return to you.
Outdoornews
January 28, 2021
From the Game Commission
Allegheny County Game Warden Douglas Bergman reports charges will be filed against multiple individuals in Allegheny County for violating CWD Disease Management Area regulations. The public is reminded that high-risk parts from harvested deer cannot be transported from a DMA. Please use an approved local deer processor, or discard high-risk parts in a Game Commission dumpster provided for their collection, when hunting in these areas rather than bringing the whole deer home with you.
Beaver County Game Warden Mike Yeck reports a resident was charged and found guilty in the unlawful killing of an adult female black bear. The bear, which was reported to have been rummaging through the resident’s garbage cans with her two cubs, was shot at and hit multiple times with a 9mm handgun. Evidence at the scene determined the bear was shot at while being pursued as it retreated into the nearby woods. Responding officers tracked and dis
Outdoornews
December 17, 2020
From the Game Commission
Allegheny County Game Warden Zeb Campbell reports encountering many hunters who had not checked their shotguns for plugs before heading afield. All shotguns used for small game and waterfowl should be plugged to allow only two shells in the tube. Not having a plug is a violation.
Allegheny County Game Warden Zeb Campbell reports a case where someone shot a turkey in a safety zone and did not properly tag the bird, resulting in over $350 worth of fines. A reminder that a safety zone is established around the person’s house even if they do not own the property.