Linden Access closed

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced that the Linden Access, which provides fishing and boating access to the Susquehanna River in Woodward Township, Lycoming County, will be temporarily closed through Nov. 13.

During this time, the boat launch ramp will be replaced, a new sidewalk will be constructed, the parking area will be repaved and additional parking spots will be added.

While work is being completed at the Linden Access, boaters should plan accordingly to find alternate access to the Susquehanna River by using the PFBC’s Muncy Access downstream.

PFBC announces changes

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is alerting anglers that effective immediately, a temporary change in regulations has been enacted on several PFBC lakes in anticipation of upcoming dam and infrastructure rehabilitation projects.  These projects are being completed to meet Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection dam safety standards.

Impacted lakes, regulation changes, and details about the projects associated with each location are:

Beechwood Lake, Tioga County: Seasons, sizes, and daily limits for all game fish, except trout, have been removed.  A complete drawdown on this 67-acre lake is anticipated to begin in fall of 2027. The $8 million project will include the installation of roller compacted concrete protection in the auxiliary spillway, grading and drainage improvements to the dam embankment, and improvements to the dam control tower and principal spillway outlet conduit.  Once construction begins, the project is expected to last approximately 1.5 years.

Hunters Lake, Sullivan County: Seasons, sizes, and daily limits for all game fish, except trout, have been removed. A complete drawdown on this 117-acre lake is anticipated to begin in fall of 2027.  The $3 million project will include rehabilitation of the reinforced concrete principal spillway and improvements to the dam earthen embankment.  Once construction begins, the project is expected to last approximately 1.5 years.

Stevens Lake, Wyoming County: Seasons, sizes, and daily limits for all game fish have been removed.  A complete drawdown on this 62-acre lake is anticipated to begin in fall of 2027.  The $2.4 million project will include rehabilitation of the reinforced concrete principal spillway and improvements to the dam earthen embankment.  Once construction begins, the project is expected to last approximately 1.5 years.

Both Hunters Lake and Stevens Lake are included in the Stocked Trout Waters Program, and the drawdown will not impact the remaining 2026 scheduled stockings or the spring 2027 stockings.

Fall turkey hunting is ETO topic

Republican Herald outdoors editor Doyle Dietz will discuss fall turkey hunting on the Sunday, Oct. 25, edition of “Experience The Outdoors,” winner of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association and Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writers Association awards for best outdoors radio program. Air times are: 7-7:30 a.m., AM 1410 WLSH; 8-8:30 a.m., Sunny 1100 WGPA; 9-9:30 a.m., Magic 105.5-FM.; and downloaded on wmgh.com.

Education

Autumn Weekend Programs: Free weekend programs Saturdays and Sundays, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.

Pennsylvania Game Commission Hunter-Trapper Course: All first-time hunters, age 12 and older, is available online and for future schedules and registration for in-person classes go to www.pgc.pa.gov.

Hawk Mountain Activities

Yoga on the Mountain: Sunday, Oct. 25, 9-10 a.m. Monthly session in partnership with local studio Yoga-B-Yoga. No experience necessary. Registration required.

This week’s events

Daily: Autumn Migration Hawkwatch, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, through December 15, trail fee for non-members.

Thursday: Trap, youth, 5-6 p.m.; adult, 6-9 p.m. Orwigsburg Gun Club, Gun Club Road, off Route 443 East, Orwigsburg; email grsmmyminch@gmail.com for information.

-Compiled by Doyle Dietz