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Drive begins
Snowmobile users will again have
access to a number of roads and
in
Northeastern Pennsylvania, accord-
ing to J.R. Fagan, Northeast Divi-
sion Supervisor, Pennsylvania
that all users become completely
familiar with regulations before uti-
lizing the areas.
The 1984 seasons will permit
usage between January 15 through
Look at most pleasure boaters in
Pennsylvania these days and youll
see a look of despair on their faces.
And no wonder. Pleasure boating,
by its very nature, is a warm
weather sport. But with sub-freezing
temperatures and ice-covered lakes
and rivers, it’s a bit difficult to get
very excited about loading the
family in the 18-footer for a Sunday
afternoon cruise.
So what can a boater do, since,
like others who enjoy the out-of-
doors, that itchy cabin fever has set
in with no apparent relief in sight
~ for several months. Well, according
to the Pennsylvania Fish Commis-
sion, the best cure for this dilemma
is to get involved in a project or two
that is related to the cause of the
“itch. It should take the boaters mind
April 1.
All roads and trails on Game
Lands, set aside for snowmobiling,
will be clearly marked with a stan-
dard symbol statewide, an orange
colored, diamond shaped marker,
approximately 5 x 7 inches in size.
It is unlawful to drive all-terrain
vehicles, jeeps, motor bikes, scoot-
ers, etc., on designated trails and
roads.
Following is a list of Game Lands
off the uncontrollable urge to slip
that shiny hull into the water and
kick up a rooster tail. And speaking
of a shiny hull, perhaps that’s a
good place to start.
Proper care of your boat is impor-
tant, and these winter months pro-
vide ample opportunity to take care
of some marine housekeeping
chores. If you haven't done it yet,
be sure to clean and polish the hull
and other fixtures on the craft. Most
marinas or boat dealers can provide
material designed to care for your
boat, whether fiberglass, wood or
aluminum. Repaint where neces-
sary, shine and polish all the metal
using a good grade of cleaner.
Regular and proper maintenance of
the hull and other fixtures will pay
dividends in the long run and thus
in Luzerne County on which there
are designated areas, roads and
trails for snowmobile use.
Wyoming and Luzerne Counties -
14 miles. Railroad grade from
Game Lands line at Corner 130, up
Bowmans Creek to Highway 487 at
Ricketts Station 12 miles. Also, 2
miles of Beth Run Road from rail-
road grade to south boundary line.
Luzerne County - 5.5 miles.
Commencing at boundary near
become a good investment.
Be sure and check your steering
cables. Don’t take a chance of
losing your steering in the middle of
your favorite lake, simply because
you failed to replace a worn or
frayed steering cable. And while
you're at it, make sure your running
lights are working properly. In fact,
now is a good time to inspect the
entire electrical system in your
boat, including the battery.
If it’s a conventional battery, be
sure the cells are topped off with
distilled water so that the plates
don’t sulphate. And remember, you
should have charged your battery
before putting it in winter storage,
once more during storage and again
before fitting it out in the spring. It
should be stored by placing it on a
Map available
Building. ;
Fountain Lake, following existing
road in an easterly direction to
boundary of Luzerne Ochre prop-
erty, includes side trail, 1 mile
north to Spring Brook Water Co., all
part of a local established trail
system. ;
Luzerne County - 1.5 miles. Tran-
scontinental pipeline right-of-way.
from T668 in an easterly direction to
Game Lands boundary near Legis-
lative Route 40068.
weather
wooden board; don’t set it on a
concrete floor or metal surface.
A few other items to check would
include the fire extinguisher (be
sure it’s fully charged), inspect
your personal flotation devices for
tears, broken buckles and frayed
straps.
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If after completing these and
other chores you still have that
itch...how about planning a cruise
- for next summer, peraps a new
area in the state you’ve never vis-
ited. ;
For more information on boating
and where to go, write to the
Bureau of Waterways, Pennsylvania
Fish Commission, P.O. Box 1673,
Harrisburg, PA 17105-1673.
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‘Dallas Post/Ed Campbell
Reach for the stars
Marty Onzik of the Lake-Lehman basketball team looks
almost as if he is all alone as he hits on a short jumper in a
recent Wyoming Valley Conference game against Back
Mountain rivals, the Dallas Mountaineers. Onzik scored
three more points for a total of five but the Black Knights fell
short, 46-33. (Story, additional photos, page 9)
PENNSYLVANIA
11983-1984 HUNTING SEASON
: hunting—nonresidents of Pa.)*
Wild Turkey—Management Area No. 1*
—Management Area No. 2*
—Management Area No. 3*
Dec. 7-Jan. 31, 1984
Oct. 29-Nov. 19 1 1
Oct. 29-Nov. 12
Closed to Fall hunting
except open Crawford
foun
Oct. 29-Nov. 12
—Management Area No. 4* Closed to Fall hunting
—Spring Gobbler Season (Bearded Birds
Only, Statewide) JApr. 28-May 19, 1984 1 1
Hares (Showshoe Rabbits) or Varying Hares Dec. 26-Dec. 31 2 4
Woodchucks (groundhogs)* Sept. 1-Aug. 31 Unlimited
- 7 Sunday hunting prohibited
Big Game
Bear—by individual Nov. 21-Nov. 22 1 1
Bears, by hunting party of 3 or more* Nov. 21-Nov. 22 3 3
Deer, Archery Season, any deer—Statewide Oct. 1-Oct. 28
: ™ Dec. 14-Dec. 17
Deer, Antlered, with 2 or more points to an antler
or a spike 3 or more inches long Nov. 28-Dec. 10
Deer, Antlered, and Antlerless with required
antlerless license. Special Regulations Areas
“listed below* Nov. 28-Dec. 17 1 1
Deer, Antlerless—Statewide Dec. 12-Dec. 13
Deer, Flintlock Season, any deer— Statewide Dec. 14-Dec. 17
7 Furbearers and Predators—Hunting i 4
Foxes—Red and Gray* Nov. 7-Feb. 29, 1984 Unlimited
Skunks, Opossums, Weasels, Coyotes* Sept. 1-Aug. 31,1984 Unlimited
. _ Non-Game Birds
Crows (Hunting on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
only) Sept. 2-Nov. 20 Unlimited
Dec. 30-Apr. 15, 1984
June 1-Aug. 26, 1984
Trapping
Skunks, Opossums, Foxes, Weasels, Coyotes
(traps)* : Nov. 7-Jan. 31, 1984 Unlimited
Raccoons (traps—Pa. residents) * “Nov. 7-Jan. 31, 1984 Unlimited
Raccoons (traps—nonresidents of Pa.)* Dec. 7-Jan. 31, 1984 Unlimited
Minks* p Nov. 24-Dec. 24 Unlimited
Muskrats (traps only) Nov. 24-Dsc. 24 Unlimited
Beavers (traps only——statewide) Dec. 26-Jan. 29, 1984 5
NO OPEN SEASON—EIk, Otters, Hungarian Partridges, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Bobcat or Wildcat.
NO CLOSE SEASON—Chukar Partridges (except during general firearms seasons for big game).
FALCONRY SEASON—Details of this season will be disseminated to licensed falconers.
“Contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission for further regulation rules on this species.
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Field
Posses-
Daily sion
Species Season Limit Limit
; Small Game
Squirrels, Gray, Black, Red and Fox (combined)* Oct. 15-Nov. 26 AND 6 12
* Dec. 26-Jan. 7, 1984
Ruffed Grouse Totowa): Oct. 15-Nov. 26 2 4
& statewide)” Dec. 26-Jan. 7, 1984
; in 55 counties)* Jan. 9-Jan. 28, 1984 s >
Rabbits, Cottontails* Oct. 29-Nov. 26 AND 4 8 @®
: Dec. 26-Jan. 7, 1984 i
Ring-necked Pheasants, males only (except in
designated areas)” Oct. 29-Nov. 26 2 4
-both sexes in designated area* Dec. 26-Jan. 7, 1984
Bobwhite Quail (in 54 counties)* Oct. 29-Nov. 26 4 8
Raccoons (hunting—Pa. residents)* Nov. 7-Jan. 31, 1984 Unlimited
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