The
Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) is asking for your help in sharing important
information with TU members within your region. The PFBC is hosting sportsmen’s
forums across the state to seek input from anglers and boaters on how the
agency can best conserve aquatic resources while creating more opportunities
for fishing and boating recreation.
The fourth one is being held Saturday, March 3, at
1 p.m. in conjunction with the Erie Sport & Travel Expo at the Bayfront
Convention Center. The forum will be held in Room 140 ABC.
The forums are titled “A Sportsmen’s Forum – How Resource
First and Anglers and Boaters Can Help Shape the Future of Fishing and Boating
in Pennsylvania.” The forums feature an overview of the agency’s existing
programs and a discussion of its current financial state of affairs. A question
and answer period will follow.
The forums are being held at a critical time. According to
Executive Director John Arway, “Declining fishing license sales and boat
registration fees coupled with increasing costs make it necessary to take a
fresh look at redesigning the agency’s strategic plan. The information learned
will be used to help form a new agency strategic plan to meet the expectations
of anglers and boaters.”
We are seeking your help to encourage TU members to share
their opinions by attending Saturday’s forum and discussing issues in person
with Director Arway. They can also share their opinions through an online
public opinion poll at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BVKXWXG.
Thank you for sharing this important information with your
membership. We hope you and your members can join us.
Communications Director
PA
Fish and Boat Commission | Bureau of Outreach, Education & Marketing
1601
Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg PA 17110-9299
