PGC announces three confirmations to BOGC
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced three recent confirmations to its Board of Game Commissioners, including commissioners Dr. Michael Mitrick, York County; Haley Sankey, Blair County; and Allen DiMarco, Lycoming County. All were appointed by Gov. Josh Shapiro and confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate this year to serve second terms as commissioners through 2030.
Commissioner Michael Mitrick’s nomination for his third term was recently confirmed by the Senate on Oct. 7, 2026. Mitrick is from District 6, which spans Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, Snyder, and York counties.
Commissioner Haley Sankey’s nomination for her second term was confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 2026. Sankey is from District 4, which spans Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties. She is currently serving as Board President.
Commissioner Allen DiMarco’s nomination for his second term was confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 2026. DiMarco is from District 5, which spans Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties. He is currently serving as Board Vice President.
Members of the public who would like to contact the Board can email them directly at pgcboard@pa.gov. Learn more about the Game Commission and its Board of Game Commissioners online.
Hunters be aware access to Shiloh restricted
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced that a portion of Shiloh Road in Benner Township, Centre County, will be restricted, temporarily, beginning November 9 through November 13, so that road maintenance can be completed. This could effect those hunting in State Game Lands 133. The restrictions are as follows:
November 9: The portion of Shiloh Road located between the Interstate 99 Interchange and Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery, which also provides access to SGL 333, will be closed to all vehicular access.
November 10: Vehicular access to Shiloh Road will be limited to the area of the interstate 99 Interchange to the parking area on SGL 333 to accommodate the PGC’s scheduled pheasant stocking; November 11: Shiloh Road will be fully accessible; November 12-13: Shiloh Road will be partially restricted, but vehicles will be permitted to access SGL 333 under direction from traffic control personnel.
Josh Day is ETO guest
Josh Day of Wack em Guide Service is the guest of Republican Herald outdoors editor Doyle Dietz on the Sunday, Nov. 9 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.
Hikes
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2-4 p.m.: “National Take a Hike Day!” Explore nature’s self-written history through the plants and rocks lining the Locust Lake Loop trail. Children and dogs that can handle long walks are welcome. Meet leader Hemlock Hannah at Locust Lake Visitor Lot. This 3-mile hike is moderate-difficult for some due to rocky uphill and downhill travel.
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