Greater Scranton Chamber Of Commerce - Quality Of Life This part of the state offers many recreational activities, including the popular Bestbets for hares on public ground are state game lands, state parks and http://www.scrantonchamber.com/scranton/Pages/sprtsFishing.htm
Extractions: Mark Twain Despite Mr. Twain's thoughts on the matter, anglers travel a lot more than five miles to fish in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Rainbow, brown, golden and brook trout, walleye and muskellunge, small mouth, large mouth, and striped bass, and pickerel and panfish are regularly pulled from area lakes and steams by many successful fishermen. In addition to freshwater fishing, fly-fishing and ice fishing are also wildly popular here. "It's the diversity that makes fishing here so special, says Chamber Vice President and fishing fanatic Andy Skrip. I can fish all year round and all of my favorite spots are less than 20 miles from my home. And unlike a lot of areas, the water in our lakes, rivers and streams is very clean and conducive to the growth of large, healthy fish." While there are many great places to fish, such as
Come, Stay & Play state game lands There are 5 state game Land areas located in SusquehannaCounty for various seasonal recreational activities. http://www.susquehanna.pa.us/Tourism/attractions.htm
Extractions: Lodgings 101 Things To Do Golf Hunting and Fishing ... Cultural Events Live theater, concerts and personal enrichment Extreme Outdoors: From skiing to canoeing and kayaking to mountain biking, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and paintball. Watch stock car and modifieds race on a dirt track. Festivals and Fairs : Celebrate the seasons with this series of events Golf Courses: Tee off at the top of the Endless Mountains Monuments and Notable Architecture Visit the Mormon Monument , the Starrucca Viaduct and the Coal Miner's Memorial Museums : Explore local history and research your family genealogy Recreational Areas Explore the county's streams, woods and meadows. Attend educational walks and other programs to extend your knowledge of the environment and the area. Religious Conferences and Meetings USEfUL LINKS
Leadership Clinton County Whichever you choose, you will have an enjoyable outdoor recreational experience ourland covered by state forest, state parks or state game landsyour ability http://www.clintoncountyinfo.com/camping.htm
Extractions: Camping in Clinton County Camping in Clinton County is a must for any outdoor enthusiast. The opportunities for hiking, bird watching, fishing, and just relaxing and soaking up your surroundings is endless. Stay at any one of the private camping areas, such as Troyer's Wagon Wheel Cabins or Holiday Pines Campgrounds or try one of our State Park Campgrounds. Whichever you choose, you will have an enjoyable outdoor recreational experience. Hyner Run State Park Hyner View State Park Kettle Creek State Park Ravensburg State Park ... Sproul State Forest If camping is your idea of a great overnight experience then Clinton County is the place to be. With well over 60% of our land covered by state forest, state parks or state game lands-your ability to find a site is enormous. Permits are required to camp on state forest or state game lands. Contact Sproul State Forest at 570-923-6011 or Pennsylvania Game Commission
CGIA Cultural Resources Data areas, state park areas, state recreational areas, state Format ARC/INFO Projectionstate Plane 1983 WILDLIFE RESOURCE COMMISSION game lands All publicly http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/gis/cgia/cg83cult.html
Extractions: Paddle trail and trail access points inventoried through the Division of Parks and Recreation trails program. These coastal plain trails are the initial inventory of the state's waterway areas that have been identified as recreational trails for paddle powered watercraft. April 9, 2001; data collection date. See metadata RPP Location: /cgia83/cultur/ or http://rpp.lib.ncsu.edu/cgia83/cultur/ptcp.e00
GIS Lookup: Recreational Facilities Dynamap/2000 recreational Areas, GDT, Point, Shapefile, 1 CGIA state Parks, NCCGIA,Polygon, ARC/INFO, 1 CGIA game lands Wildlife Resource Commission, NCCGIA, Polygon, http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/gis/themes/term0289.html
Extractions: Title Source Type Format Scale Date Coverage Raleigh City: Recreation (line) Raleigh City Line Shapefile n/a Raleigh Raleigh City: Trails (line) Raleigh City Line Shapefile n/a Raleigh CGIA: Lands Managed for Conservation and Open Space CGIA Polygon ARC/INFO NC National Historic Trails Data NPS Line Shapefile varies US Dynamap/2000: Recreational Areas GDT Point Shapefile NC CGIA: State Parks NCCGIA Polygon ARC/INFO NC ESRI Data: U.S. GDT Recreation Areas GDT Point Shapefile US NCDOT: Coastal Boating Maps NCDOT Image TIFF/MrSID varies Coastal NC DCW: Cultural Landmark Layer (Point) - By Country ESRI Point ARC/INFO World DCW: Cultural Landmark Layer (Point) - By 5 Degree Tile ESRI Point ARC/INFO World ArcUSA 1:2M: Federal Lands ESRI Polygon ARC/INFO US ArcUSA 1:2M: Federal Lands ESRI Polygon ARC/INFO US CGIA: Recreation Projects (Land and Water Conservation Fund) NCCGIA Polygon ARC/INFO NC Wessex Streets 4.0: Landmarks
Bureau Of Land Management Arizona state Parks · state Trust lands · game Fish Range Access Permit · AZ stateLand recreational Permit. PLIA Public lands Interpretive Association is a http://azwww.az.blm.gov/plic.htm
Extractions: Wildlife Public Lands Information Center We Put the "Public" Back Into Public Lands The Arizona Public Lands Information Center (PLIC) is a partnership between Public Lands Interpretive Association and the Bureau of Land Management. The Center offers one stop shopping and up-to-date information on recreation and natural resources information on all public lands throughout the state. The center carries a variety of maps, guidebooks, reading materials and brochures on BLM, Forest Service, Park Service, State of Arizona, county, city and tribal lands. AZ PLIC
Recreational Leases Many CRP lands in Minnesota are particularly wellsuited to and wetlands provide habitatfor game and nongame lie next to wildlife refuges, state and national http://www.mda.state.mn.us/crp/reclease.htm
Extractions: for Acrobat Reader Information Resources Conservation Outreach Recreational Leases Debra Elias, Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture Summary Non-Agricultural Uses of Post-CRP Land Many Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands are marginal cropland. They may be located on a slope, suffer drainage problems, or have shallow or erosion-prone soils. Crop productivity may be lower and soil erosion higher than on other cropland. Therefore, these lands may be unsuitable for agriculture when they come out of CRP. The question then becomes, what profitable uses might the land have? Recreational uses and installing wind turbines to generate electricity are two options. Both can be carried out through a lease. This fact sheet addresses leasing post-CRP land for recreational uses. (For information on leasing land for wind development, see
News Release #20-01 and more people participating in general outdoor recreational activities, the arethreatening wildlife habitats and disturbing wildlife on state game lands. http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/PGC/newsroom/2001news/nr21-01.htm
Extractions: STATE GAME LANDS REGULATIONS REVIEW HARRISBURG The Pennsylvania Game Commission ad hoc advisory committee to review state game lands regulations held its second meeting last week to begin to discuss possible solutions to land use concerns outlined by the agency's Bureau of Land Management. "This meeting focused on areas of agreement about what needs to be done so that the Game Commission can better protect its state game land system from misuse and degradation," said Clay VanBuskirk, Commission Game Land Planning and Development Division chief and ex-officio member of the advisory committee. "We all agreed that the Game Commission needs to tighten regulations regarding illegal activities that take place on game lands, game land parking lots and private lands enrolled in the agency's public access programs. Other areas of agreement included language to clarify the use of camp fires and improved public outreach and education. "With more and more people participating in general outdoor recreational activities, the Game Commission has encountered situations in which overuse and unregulated activities are threatening wildlife habitats and disturbing wildlife on state game lands. The agency has an obligation to properly develop publicly-acceptable recommended regulatory changes to address the problems before it reaches a statewide critical level."
News Release #07-01 With more and more people participating in outdoor recreational activities, the arethreatening wildlife habitats and disturbing wildlife on state game lands. http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/PGC/newsroom/2001news/nr07-01.htm
Extractions: 2001 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110-9797 Release #07-01 January 25, 2001 GAME COMMISSION BEGINS STATE GAME LANDS REGULATIONS REVIEW Ad hoc advisory committee holds first meeting HARRISBURG A 10-member Pennsylvania Game Commission ad hoc advisory committee to review state game lands regulations held its first meeting today to identify concerns and begin developing recommendations on how the agency may better protect these wild places from misuse and degradation. "Today's meeting was a very productive and informative dialogue," said Clay VanBuskirk, Commission Game Land Planning and Development Division chief and ex-officio member of the advisory committee. "We outlined for committee members our issues of concern and asked them for their assistance in developing possible solutions. "With more and more people participating in outdoor recreational activities, the Game Commission has encountered situations in which those activities are threatening wildlife habitats and disturbing wildlife on state game lands. The agency has an obligation to properly develop publicly-acceptable recommended regulatory changes to address the problems before it reaches a statewide critical level." The ad hoc advisory committee will develop recommendations for regulations to address state game lands uses that have led to degradation or destruction of wildlife habitat or are having negative impacts on nesting or wintering wildlife populations. The review process may ultimately lead to changes in some regulations governing approved activities on the nearly 1.4 million acres of state game lands, nearly all of which were originally purchased with hunters' dollars.
Extractions: Posted: 2/15/1999 The state of Michigan owns more than four million acres of land, and 590,000 acres of it is devoted to recreational uses such as hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and pleasure boating. Massive land holdings are a drain on the state treasury. For instance, in 1997, Michigan's state forests and parks were over $20 million in debt. Selling off just a portion of the available acreage in the state's portfolio could more than offset the entire debt, with money left over for improving roads or cutting taxes. Another option would be for the state to donate or sell parks and forestland to private conservatories such as the Little Traverse Conservancy in Harbor Springs. At the very least, it would be cheaper than maintaining these lands at a loss. Nonprofit groups such as the Little Traverse Conservancy purchase land and hold it in trust for the public's enjoyment.
Extractions: Pages Conservation Connection Because the 12th Congressional District has such an odd shape, places listed here are located in the counties that are part of the 12th Congressional District but are not necessarily located within the 12th District. Top of Page District Info Welcome Page Scenic mountain beauty, picnicking and various kinds of recreation area available at the traditional state parks located in and near the 12th Congressional District. General information about the Pennsylvania State Park System The specific recreational facilities at the State Parks in and near the District are listed here: Hillman , Washington County: largely undeveloped and managed by the Game Commission for hunting. Keystone , Westmoreland County: cabins, fishing, swimming, boating, camping; includes a 78-acre lake. Kooser , Somerset County: cabins, fishing, swimming, camping; includes a 4-acre lake. Laurel Hill , Somerset County: fishing, swimming, boating, camping; includes a 63-acre lake.
Pennsylvania Code (2) The Director has the authority to close state game lands or portions thereof,to recreational or other uses, when the specified uses may be or have become http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/058/chapter135/chap135toc.html
Extractions: Source In addition to the prohibitions in the act on lands, waters or buildings under Commission ownership, lease or jurisdiction, it is unlawful, except with the permission of the person in charge of the lands, to: (1) Camp or use campsites. (2) Plant, gather, cut, dig, remove or otherwise injure plants or parts thereof, including trees, shrubs, vines, flowering plants, cultivated crops, mushrooms and fruits of berry-producing plants. (3) Travel on lands by means of vehicle or conveyance propelled by motorized power. This prohibition does not include the travel by individuals permanently confined to a wheelchair propelled by electric power obtained from batteries. Individuals desiring to hunt from an electric powered wheelchair shall have a disabled person permit under section 2923 of the act (relating to disabled person permits). (4) Swim in a dam, pond, lake or stream.
Wisconsin Water Policies (1) In the acquisition of recreational lands, the department heavily populated (h)Sales of state land that are Acquisition of fish and game lands adjacent to http://www.aqua.wisc.edu/waterpolicy/browse_category.cfm?PageNum_rsRecordsByCate
Term Project Assignment The impact of recreational use of PA state Forest land. Land management of PA sstate game lands are current land management practices encouraging http://www.facstaff.bucknell.edu/abrahmsn/bi415/project.html
Extractions: Spring 2000 ANBE/BIOL 415 CONSERVATION BIOLOGY TERM PROJECT ASSIGNMENT SPRING SEMESTER 2000 Topic: A conservation project defined, researched, and written by you. Projects are expected to involve extensive review of library resources, interviews with locally available experts, reflection , and synthesis Date Due: 6 March 2000 (Outline of project and major bibliographic sources) 1 May 2000 (Final Paper) Requirements: Final project report 12-15 pages (maximum), typed and single spaced (back-to-back printing saves resources). Format as for publication in the journal Conservation Biology . See "Instructions to Authors." All information must be clearly and accurately referenced. Alternative end products of these projects might include a feature article written for a local newspaper or video-tape documentary. Ideas for Projects: PVA of Locally Vulnerable, Threatened, or Endangered Species Population Viability Analysis of listed species in local landscape (e.g., Carex bullata, bog turtle, Scirpus ancistrochaetus, Scirpus fluviatilis The long-term prospects for pileated or hairy woodpecker in central Pennsylvania forests.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE will remain open after development. state game lands also border thepark making additional recreational opportunities available. http://www.senatormusto.com/pressrel/DCNR Nescopeck State Park.htm
Extractions: and Natural Resources Naming of Luzerne County facility honors support of Sen. Raphael J. Musto WHITE HAVEN, LUZERNE COUNTY Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Michael DiBerardinis today joined other state officials in dedicating the Raphael J. Musto Environmental Education and Visitor Center at Nescopeck State Park, near White Haven, Luzerne County. Named for Sen. Raphael J. Musto (D-Luzerne/Carbon/Monroe), long-time supporter of environmental education and the 3,500-acre park, the new center will serve as the hub of park activities. It will house extensive environmental education programs servicing area school districts and communities, visitor services, and staff offices. School children from surrounding counties, teacher groups, and visitors from neighboring communities all will be drawn to this beautiful facility to learn more about the bounty of natural resources with which this state is blessed, said Secretary DiBerardinis. This gathering today at this unique and beautiful park to dedicate the Raphael J. Musto Environmental Education and Visitor Center is a fitting tribute to a true champion of Pennsylvanias environment.
Getting Outdoors In New York State map on various kinds of trails in New York state Forest lands for Region 7. Openingthe Outdoors recreational facilities for persons with disabilities. http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/outdoors/
Extractions: More Information New York State Public Lands Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves, State Forests, Unique Areas and other open space to enjoy. Campgrounds DEC operates numerous campgrounds in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks. Central New York State Lands Trail maps Interactive map on various kinds of trails in New York State Forest lands for Region 7 Day Use Areas Beaches, picnic areas and other places. Boating Access sites, marinas, pumpout facilities and other boating information. Opening the Outdoors Recreational facilities for persons with disabilities. New York Wildlife Viewing Areas Some examples of wildlife viewing areas open to the public around the state. Wildlife Management Areas A statewide list of wildlife management areas open for public use. DEC Education Centers Environmental education programs are offered at these DEC centers. Nature Centers A listing of nature centers around the state. Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Information about hunting, world-class fisheries and trapping. Trip Planning Help Trail and road conditions, weather, maps and tourism information.
North-Lands - PA State Forest Info ~ Pennsylvania state Forest state game lands Information ~ The northcentral region of Pennsylvania has the greatest concentration of state Forest and state game lands in the Commonwealth. and http://www.north-lands.net/sforest.htm
Extractions: The north-central region of Pennsylvania has the greatest concentration of State Forest and State Game Lands in the Commonwealth. Elk State Forest has 200,000 acres, Moshannon State Forest has 185,000, Sproul State Forest has 290,000 acres, Bald Eagle State Forest has 191,858 acres, Susquehannock State Forest has 262,000 acres and Tiadaghton State Forest has 214,973 acres. State Game Lands total over 150,000 acres. That's more than 1.5 MILLION acres and both the Bureau of Forestry and the Pennsylvania Game Commission are increasing their holdings each year. Clinton County is the #1 County in the state for exceptional and high quality streams. Clinton County is located in the north-central part of the state, where the High Mountain Region and the Allegheny Summit provide endless recreational possibilities. Almost 50% of Clinton County is State land/public-use land, with some very remote locations. All of this land provides you with an unlimited opportunity for hunting and recreational enjoyment. Miles and miles of trails for snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and hiking are marked and maintained. Additionally, the north-central region consistently ranks at the top of the deer and bear harvest for Pennsylvania. North-Lands, Inc. has property available throughout this region as both an owner and a Pennsylvania licensed Broker. We offer financing on many properties and we can even arrange a weekend closing if needed.
South Dakota Office Of School Public Lands Adhere to the rules and regulations of the game, Fish and Parks Department be doingyour part to help protect South Dakota s state trust lands and keep http://www.sdpubliclands.com/Default.aspx?navid=4
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION POLICY lands and rights in lands within this state should be a list of those lands and rightsin lands it has be acquired with money deposited in the game and Fish http://www.midnr.com/Publications/pdfs/InsideDNR/NRC/NRC_Policies/1042.htm
Extractions: Issued November 3, 1978 MICHIGAN RECREATIONAL LAND TRUST FUND Act 204, Public Acts of 1976, created a State Recreational Land Trust Fund to be funded by the sale of oil, gas, and mineral leases on certain State land, and from royalties accruing from the oil, gas, and mineral leases sold on certain State lands. Money from the fund is to be used to acquire lands for recreation purposes. The Act also created a Board of Trustees to determine which lands and rights in lands should be acquired with fund money. The Board submits a list of lands to the Legislature each year. This list is compiled in order of priority and is accompanied by a statement of the guidelines used in listing and assigning the priority of these proposed acquisitions. The Board consists of five members, including the Director of the Department of Natural Resources, the Chairman of the Natural Resources Commission, and three citizen members appointed by the Governor. One of these citizen members must be from a group representative of sportsmen's interests. The Act states that the Board shall be a division of the Department of Natural Resources, and designates the Department to provide staff services for the Board.
