The Game Commission's Pymatuning Wildlife Learning Center is gearing up for the 2007 Pymatuning Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Expo on September 15-16, in and around Linesville, Crawford County.

A highlight of the two-day event is the selection of the 26th Annual Pennsylvania Waterfowl Management Stamp from entries by many of the Commonwealth's most accomplished wildlife artists, which will be held at 1 p.m. on September 15, at the Linesville High School, 302 West School Drive.

At 10 a.m., on September 15, the Game Commission will conduct its annual public drawing to select those who will be afforded an opportunity to use one of the blinds for waterfowl hunting at Pymatuning. The drawing will be held at the Game Commission's Pymatuning Administration Building, 9552 Hartstown Rd.

At 11:30 a.m. on September 15, Kevin Jacobs, Game Commission waterfowl biologist, will hold a waterfowl information and banding program, with the opportunity for children to assist in the release of wild ducks, at the Learning Center, 12590 Hartstown Road. The Learning Center also will be open on Saturday and Sunday for visitors.

Following conclusion of the Expo, the Learning Center will close for this year's visitor season. However, the nature trail will remain open.

9/7/2007