Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
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The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is the state agency responsible for the regulation of all fishing
and boating
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Unlike many states, Pennsylvania separates their game commission
from the agency which regulates fishing.
Created in 1866 to restore runs of American shad
, it today manages boat launches, waterways and other properties used for recreational fishing and boating. It also regulates the accessibility through dams on major waterways via fish ladders.
The PF&BC issues fishing licenses, which were converted to the Point of Sale computerized system in 2007. These licenses are valid on December 1 of the preceding year until December 31 of the license year. They also issue boat registrations, which are for a two-year period, expiring on March 31 of the year of expiration.
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
and boating
Boating
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Unlike many states, Pennsylvania separates their game commission
Pennsylvania Game Commission
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is the state agency responsible for wildlife conservation and management in Pennsylvania in the United States...
from the agency which regulates fishing.
Created in 1866 to restore runs of American shad
American shad
-Introduction:The American shad or Atlantic shad, Alosa sapidissima, is a species of anadromous fish in family Clupeidae of order Clupeiformes. It is not closely related to the other North American shads...
, it today manages boat launches, waterways and other properties used for recreational fishing and boating. It also regulates the accessibility through dams on major waterways via fish ladders.
The PF&BC issues fishing licenses, which were converted to the Point of Sale computerized system in 2007. These licenses are valid on December 1 of the preceding year until December 31 of the license year. They also issue boat registrations, which are for a two-year period, expiring on March 31 of the year of expiration.