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Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Education Program Schedule Through October
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The Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Newsmanstown, Pa will be hosting a series of educational, wildlife art and other programs from now through October. Here's a quick summary of the events scheduled so far. For more information on any of these programs, visit the Game Commission's Middle Creek webpage or contact Al Keith by sending email to: akeith@state.pa.us or call 717-733-1512.
-- June 9 - Golden Eagle Research in the Tuscarora State Forest The Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area visitor center will host a program June 9 on starting at 7:30 p.m. in Newsmanstown, Pa. A study of the eastern golden eagle’s migratory patterns, led by researchers from West Virginia University, is shedding new light on the importance of the ridges of the Appalachian Mountains as key winter range for Aquila chryoetos.
The study involves telemetry tracking of golden eagles. Thirty eastern golden eagles have been captured and rigged with miniature GPS equipment.
This year, motion-sensitive cameras are being used to get a better handle on the population and behavior of golden eagles in their winter range. More than 30 remote locations, including the Tuscarora State Forest, have been baited with road-killed deer to allow golden eagles to be photographed and studied.
This program will highlight the efforts to learn more about this large raptor. Presented by Steve Shaffer, Forest Ranger, DCNR. It will begin at 7:30 p.m.
-- July 7 - Marcellus Shale Exploration and Pennsylvania’s State Forest and Park Land
Marcellus Shale development has the potential to provide benefits to Pennsylvania including production of a “clean” source of energy, revenues to landowners, and jobs and other economic benefits to communities.
While the potential benefits are great, state and local leaders are concerned about potential negative impacts. Potential impacts include loss of forest cover, fragmentation, invasive species spread, drinking water contamination and habitat degradation.
Social impacts include “boom and bust” phenomena in local communities, aesthetics and change to Pennsylvania’s rural character, infrastructure maintenance and conflicts with recreation. Learn what DCNR plans in leveraging opportunities while understanding and minimizing potential negative impacts that are critical to ensuring sustainable forests and healthy, vibrant communities.
Presented by Teddy Borawski, Geologist, DCNR. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m.
-- August 5-7 - Middle Creek Wildlife Art Show The 26th Annual Wildlife Art Show will showcase the works of 30 of Pennsylvania's finest wildlife artists. Enjoy some beautiful wildlife art and meet the artists who create it.
Hours for the show: August 5 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., August 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., August 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
-- August 18 - The Use of Controlled Burns to Improve Habitat within State Game Lands of the Southeast In 2009, with the passage of House Bill 262 (Haluska-D-Cambria), a bill designed to regulate prescribed burning practices, foresters and land managers now have another effective tool to improve forest habitat on state game lands within the Southeast Region.
Pennsylvania’s Wild Action Plan cites fire as an important tool in managing certain habitats, including barrens, forests, and grasslands and for species of greatest conservation needs. This presentation will describe the benefits of controlled burns, their administration, and specifics about the game lands that were treated in the spring and summer of 2011.
Presented by Dave Henry, Regional Forester, Game Commission. The program will begin at 7:30.
-- September 1 - Salmon and Lake Trout Opportunities within the Tributaries of Lake Erie Can you succeed fishing Erie’s famous steelhead waters? Erie waters are among the best trophy fisheries in the world. Dozens of tributaries, Presque Isle Bay, and miles of public access beckon the angler.
A million juvenile steelhead are stocked each year. As the locals know, the best times to fish steelhead are fall, winter and early spring. This program will also include Erie fishing opportunities for lake trout, a native member of the char family. Techniques and descriptions of premier fishing spots will be highlighted during this program.
Presented by Andrew Desko, Aquatic Resource Specialist, Fish and Boat Commission. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m.
-- September 17-18 - 25th Annual Middle Creek Wildfowl Show
Hand-carved waterfowl decoys, other wildfowl art and much more. Carvers will enter their creations into gunning decoy, decorative decoy and shorebird decoy competitions at 1 p.m. Saturday. Retriever demonstrations are at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday. Duck and goose calling contests begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
A food vendor will also be present throughout the show. General proceeds from the show will benefit the Wildlands Preservation Fund for the preservation of open space.
The show will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
-- September 25 - National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration Hunters and anglers have always been at the forefront of the conservation movement. National Hunting and Fishing Day is designed to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of sportsmen towards conservation. It also is designed to introduce others to the joys of outdoor pursuits. Many sportsmen's organizations will be represented along with other conservation groups.
There will be ongoing exhibits, programs and activities throughout the day. If you appreciate and enjoy the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, come out and thank the sportsmen; for without them, places like Middle Creek would not exist.
The celebration will last from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
-- October 1 - Ned Smith Art Auction
This is the 18th annual wildlife art auction to benefit the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art. The auction usually has several of Ned's original works along with many of his prints. Also featured will be many other well-known wildlife artists.
The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art is a non-profit organization that seeks to further the legacy of Pennsylvania's preeminent wildlife artist, naturalist and writer.
Viewing & silent auction is at 9:30 a.m.
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