PYMATUNING WATERFOWL EXPO SCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 16-17

The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Pymatuning Wildlife Learning Center is gearing up for the 2006 Pymatuning Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Expo on Sept. 16-17, in and around Linesville, Crawford County.  A highlight of the two-day event is the selection of the 25th Annual Pennsylvania Waterfowl Management Stamp from entries by many of the Commonwealth's most accomplished wildlife artists, which will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Linesville High School, 302 West School Drive.

At 10 a.m., on Sept. 16, the Game Commission will conduct its annual public drawing to select those who will be afforded an opportunity to use one of the blinds for waterfowl hunting at Pymatuning.  The drawing will be held at the Game Commission's Pymatuning Administration Building, 9552 Hartstown Rd.

At 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 16, Kevin Jacobs, Game Commission waterfowl biologist, will hold a waterfowl information and banding program, with the opportunity for children to assist in the release of wild ducks, at the Learning Center, 12590 Hartstown Road.  The Learning Center also will be open on Saturday and Sunday for visitors.

Following conclusion of the Expo, the Learning Center will close for this year's visitor season.  However, the nature trail will remain open.

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