Pennsylvania Federation Of Sportsmens Clubs

TESTIMONY & REPORTS

Be sure to check out the Legislative Committee Reports for more PFSC Testimony

Testimony

PGC Testimony 4-2007

The Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs’ continues to support a deer management program that is based on scientific wildlife management; management that is based on healthy deer and healthy habitats for all our wildlife resources. We, like others, are hearing from those voicing their concerns over decreasing deer numbers in some areas across the state. We are also hearing the reports of limited forest regeneration in many areas.

PGC Testimony 1-2007

As I am sure you are aware, the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs’ position on the agency’s deer management program has been a positive one for the most part. We still continue to support scientific based wildlife management; however, many of our members are voicing concerns over drastic, decreasing deer numbers in some areas across the state. We would ask that you continue to closely monitor harvest reports as well as on the ground reports and habitat data from all areas of the state, and make adjustments to the program where needed.

PGC Testimony 4-2006

At our Spring Convention this past March, our delegates again discussed the deer management issue and expressed concerns about media reports that indicate you may consider major changes to the existing deer management program.

Democratic Policy Committee 3-2006

Although the intent of this hearing is to address deer management, as you know, there are several important issues facing us in 2006 with respect to the PA Game Commission, and our organization looks forward to working with your members on all those issues, not just deer management.

Northwest Sportsmen’s Forum 3-2006

For nearly 75 years the PFSC has been the voice for sportsmen and women in the Commonwealth. During the course of those years many issues have come and gone, as have many of the faces affiliated with the organization. However, a few things have remained constant. The organization’s commitment to protecting our resources and sportsmen & women’s rights and privileges, and our commitment to representing the views of our members to Pennsylvania’s decision makers.

PGC Meeting Testimony 1-2006

Once again, there’s been much media attention paid to deer management, and all ears, including those of non-hunters, are watching and listening for the outcome of these meetings. Many are wondering if you will “do the right thing” or “cave to special interests.” Of course, “doing the right thing” has different meaning for different folks. We hope you will always do what’s right for the long-term viability of our wildlife resources.

PFSC Provides Testimony at October Game Commission Meeting

Once again PFSC was given the opportunity to address the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Board of Directors: This time at the commission’s October meeting. Much of the testimony was a recap of PFSC’s Fall Convention held just a few weeks earlier.

PFSC Addresses the House Game & Fisheries Committee Regarding HB904

On June 6, the House Game & Fisheries Committee held a public hearing to discuss HB904, which relates to Sunday Hunting in PA. Hear is PFSC’s testimony at that hearing

PFSC Addresses the Game Commission at the January 23 Public Meeting

Many hunters sacrificed watching playoff football games and braved cold snowy weather in order to participate in the 5-1/2 hour long Public Comment period on Sunday. PFSC was among the 73 individuals who took the opportunity to speak at this meeting.