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CURRENTS
Pennsylvania Fishing Licences
Button Survey Results
Thank you to everyone who voted in the Commission's
online ballot to select the color for the new fishing license
button. We had 6,571 votes tallied, with blue as the selected
color with a tally of 1,894 votes, followed by green as the
runner-up with 1,351 votes. For those of you interested in
knowing how the other colors ranked in our online ballot,
check out the graphic below.
The purchase of an annual, multi-year or lifetime fishing
license is required in order to purchase a license button.
The purchase of a button is not a requirement in addition
to the purchase of a license. As a result of a recent regulation
change, as long as the angler is
carrying a valid paper license,
a valid button is the only
display requirement.
Once available in
March, these optional
buttons will be $5
each and available for
purchase through the
Commission's online store
(The Outdoor Shop) at
www.GoneFishingPa.com.

When boating,
remember to . . .
* Wear your life jacket. It
floats, even if you don't.
Make sure to have it buckled
or zipped.
* Never operate your boat
while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
* Look around. Avoid a
collision by keeping a
proper lookout.
* Watch your wake. It is the
wave behind your boat and can cause damage.
* Stay away from man-made and natural hazards like dams and
strainers (trees in the water).
* Never overload your boat. Keep your weight and gear centered.
* Stop that prop. Turn off your engine before picking up a skier
or swimmer.
* Never anchor from the stern (back) of your boat-always at the
bow (front).
* Stay with your boat on the upstream side if you capsize.
* Carry onboard a wearable life jacket for each person on a boat.
* Never boat alone. Boating safety increases with numbers.
* Never take your boat over a low-head dam.

PENNSYLVANIA!

photo-Dennis Tubbs

Pennsylvania Fish & Boat
Commission invites you to

Linesville State Fish Hatchery open house, 2013

Saturday, April 5, 2014
11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Linesville State Fish Hatchery
Exhibits * Demonstrations * 10,000 gallon aquarium
Free to the Public / www.fishandboat.com

Bring your family, and catch some fun!

Family Fishing Programs are educational programs provided by PFBC and their partners
that are designed for families with little or no fishing experience. Families learn basic fishing
skills and have an opportunity to practice those skills while fishing together during the program.
In addition, during May and June, PFBC will be conducting Family Fishing Events at
various locations. These events will include Family Fishing Programs and provide a learning
experience for families in preparation for the May 26 and July 4 Fish-for-Free Days, as well as
a lifetime of recreational fun.
To register and to know where and when these free programs and events are scheduled to occur, visit:

www.GoneFishingPa.com

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