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In Pennsylvania, getting a falconry permit takes a lot of work Brian Whipkey
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Across the commonwealth, the Game Commission has 207 active permits for people who enjoy falconry.
Falconry is a sport where a hunter partners with a bird of prey such as a hawk to pursue game animals such as squirrels and rabbits in Pennsylvania.
It’s not something just anyone can do. It’s highly regulated, and there are many requirements to care for a bird of prey, which can include eagles.
“It’s a fairly developed application process,” said Chad R. Eyler, state game warden, chief of special permits enforcement.
Starting Saturday, the Living Coast will reopen its doors on weekends. Author: Tim Blodgett Updated: 7:52 PM PDT April 29, 2021
CHULA VISTA, Calif. You can usually only find North American Cliff Swallows in San Diego during the month of April. They build these tightly packed nests out of mud, which makes the Living Coast Discovery Center a perfect place for a swallow and this Saturday, people.
“It’s been a crazy year,” communications coordinator Rachel Harper said. “We have basically been closed for about 13 months and that’s definitely been scary financially.”
After a fundraiser during the worst of the pandemic, the Discovery Center raised well over its goal of $500,000 and now, starting Saturday, the Living Coast will reopen it’s doors on weekends.