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National Hunting and Fishing Day is today
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (165+ words) The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) are pleased to join other fish and wildlife conservation agencies across the country in recognizing National Hunting and Fishing Day this Saturday, Sept. 27! “National Hunting and Fishing Day…...
New trails, glamping, historic sites: A fresh look at Pennsylvania’s state parks
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (962+ words) With spring underway, many people are thinking about getting outdoors. In Pennsylvania, there are many options. The commonwealth has 124 state parks, which will soon become 125. There are more than 300,000 acres available for outdoor recreation. This article, and the WGAL 8 In…...
Waddle way: Students help ducklings parade to their pond
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (256+ words) Students at Milton Hershey School lined the halls Monday morning for their annual duck parade, a cherished tradition that guides a mother duck and her ducklings from the school's courtyard to a nearby pond. "When I came in, Mrs. Poff…...
Marci Mowery recognized for dedication to conservation, empowering women in the outdoors
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (401+ words) WGAL Marci Mowery, president of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, has been named a 2026 Woman of Distinction for her lifelong commitment to conservation and empowering women in the outdoors Confidence and self-sufficiency learned through Girl ScoutsInspired by her grandfather,…...
HAPPENING TODAY | Governor holds roundtable about 'ongoing surge' of avian flu
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (178+ words) Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and other leaders will hold a roundtable discussion in Lancaster County today about the "ongoing surge" of avian influenza infections. The roundtable will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Lancaster County Rapid Response Center as the commonwealth…...
Wildlife center volunteers corral runaway emu in dramatic rescue
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (127+ words) Volunteers at Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Lancaster County successfully captured an escaped emu on September 2 after it fled its pen during a storm. The emu ended up behind the wildlife center, prompting the team to grab nets and large…...
Peacocks on the loose
5+ mon, 22+ hour ago (112+ words) A WGAL viewer called in Friday night about two peacocks roaming around her neighborhood in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. Sandy Rodriguez said she and her husband noticed them on Susan Avenue off Lincoln Highway. One looks like an albino…...
Game warden voices concerns as Pennsylvania eliminates 123-year-old deputy program
3+ week, 4+ day ago (389+ words) The Pennsylvania State Game Commission will end its 123-year-old deputy game warden program on Sept. 1, leaving one state game warden concerned about the challenges ahead. The Pennsylvania State Game Commission has announced it will end the 123-year-old deputy game warden…...
Public survey | Lancaster Conservancy seeking input on the future of River Hills Conservation Area
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (104+ words) WGAL Lancaster Conservancy is inviting residents to help shape the future of the Lancaster River Hills Conservation Area, located along the Susquehanna River in Conestoga and Martic townships in southern Lancaster County A public survey is now open through September,…...
Prestigious honor | DCNR names the Conestoga River as Pennsylvania’s river of the year
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (177+ words) The Conestoga River has been crowned Pennsylvania’s river of the year, winning a public vote and earning $15,000 in funding for activities along its stretch. You can watch News 8 headlines in the video player above. The river, which flows into the…...