Make sure you and your crew are ready to get out on the water by taking a paddling or boating course to kick off National Safe Boating Week!

😎There's still time to register:
ow.ly/9Vch50RBYfH

#NationalSafeBoatingWeek #WearIt #Safety #Paddling #Boating

Saluting the dedication and service of our Waterways Conservation Officers during National Police Week.

Their commitment to protecting our waterways, preserving our natural resources, and mentoring our youth is truly commendable.

#NationalPoliceWeek #WaterwaysConservation

Whether you're after Bluegill, Crappie, trout, Walleye, Musky or anything in between, May is an excellent time to go fishing.

Find Pennsylvania's Best Fishing Waters by species: ow.ly/yyUj50OlywC

#Fish ing #Fish #Fish PA #Musky #Crappie #Angler #Walleye #PAFishandBoat

This week's #NotesFromtheStreams is titled 'Safely to the other side' and was submitted by WCO Sergio B. Herrera from McKean County.

Read the full story: ow.ly/CRPv50Ru4k0

#Conserve #Protect #Wildlife #Pennsylvania #Safety #Boating

Memorial Day weekend is just ahead, so it's time to take the boat out (if you haven't already)!

National Safe Boating Week (May 18-24) is the perfect time to prepare for a safe and enjoyable time on the water.

Please be safe out there and know before you go!

Don't forget Mom (tomorrow)! 💌 Give her the gift of adventure this Mother's Day.

Buy her a gift voucher that she can redeem for her very own fishing license.

Here's how it works: ow.ly/INSy50RtXv3

#MothersDay #Fish ing #Fish #Fish PA #Angler #Pennsylvania #Fish ing Life

It's #AmphibianWeek 🦎
Check out the Blue Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma laterale), Endangered Species.

It is a slender salamander reaching a length of 4 to 5 1/2 in.

Learn more about PA's amphibian populations: ow.ly/SUXp50RBXoV

#PAFishandBoat #Salamander #Conserve

Join us for this FREE two-part Intro to Fly Fishing opportunity in charming Tioga County!

Topics covered include:
Fly fishing gear and flies
Reading the water
Fish handling

Register & learn more:
June 2nd: 9 am - 12:30 pm ow.ly/kpHI50RzP8N

#Fishing #FlyFishing

Jake Paulovich, 15, caught this Rainbow Trout with a live minnow in Allegheny County at Bull Creek.

It weighed 5lbs, 2oz and was 23-in long.🎣

#FishFriday #RainbowTrout #FishPA #Fishing #Angler

Attention all creatives! We're thrilled to announce this Video PSA Contest from #PleaseWearIt .

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent and make some money and a difference! 📅Deadline: August 18.

For more: lifejacketvideocontest.com

#WearIt #Safety

Join us for a FREE two-part women's Intro to #FlyFishing program!

Topics:
Gear and flies
Reading the water
Fish handling

Register:
May 31st: 2 - 6pm ow.ly/BRaG50RzKUb
June 1st: 9am - 12:30pm ow.ly/Tvn150RzKUa

Make a weekend of it! 😊

#Fishing #Anglers

The summer boating season is just around the corner!

Find more courses and programs here: ow.ly/QNPR50OmOCP

#NationalSafeBoatingWeek #Paddling #Pennsylvania #Safety #WearIt

'A Tenkara rod and a half dozen flies are easy to stash in a backpack on long hikes.

This beautiful native Brook Trout was caught on a caddis imitation in a small stream on the North Country Trail in Allegheny National Forest.' - Tim Bennett

#BrookTrout #Pennsylvania #FishPA

Here's a helpful guide for placement and display requirements for registration on a powered boat.

Learn more: ow.ly/7O2P50RrakA

#Boating #BoatPA #Pennsylvania #ExplorePAWaters #Fish #Fish ing

It's about time to start that new hobby!

We have so many fun boating and fishing programs coming up this spring and summer for you.

Check out the full program listing: ow.ly/lZjX50Rnn9S

#PAFishandBoat #Boating #Paddling #Education #FishPA

This week's #NotesFromtheStreams is titled 'Muddy boots' and was submitted by WCO Shane C. Casey from Western Schuylkill County.

Read the full story here: ow.ly/MQO250RsUEA

#Protect #PAFishandBoat #Conservation

It's Opening Day in PA for Walleye! The minimum harvest size is 15 inches with a daily creel limit of six fish.

Find Pennsylvania's Best Fishing Waters for Walleye: ow.ly/W2Ph50Oeo0g

#FishPA #Pennsylvania #Walleye #Angler #ExplorePAWaters #Fishing

This new angler is learning there's so much more to fishing than being able to cast a line.

Right down to helping stock fish, she is all in.

Now, the harder stuff...patience.

#Fishing #FishPA #Angler #Trout #Pennsylvania

“This opened up a huge amount of forested watersheds all over the state,” said Mark Sausser, stream habitat chief for the Fish and Boat Commission.

These painted turtles are basking in the sun on their new platform design at Shawnee Lake! 🐢

You can see on the thermal image that they're drawn to the platform which is warmer than the felled trees.

Learn more: ow.ly/CSb850RtpPo

#Turtles #Protect #Pennsylvania