Pennsylvania Game News - December 2010 - 31

Quit While Ahead
C RAWFORD — I attended a hearing where I had cited two individuals (a 70year-old father and his 40-year-old son) for shooting at geese in a safety zone. The district court judge stated that they were both guilty, and just as she was imposing the fine and costs, the two became vocal about the fine. I looked up at the judge, who stated I could leave if I wanted. I promptly complied and knew what was coming. When the two defendants left they were much quieter than in the courtroom. Moral of the story: Never argue with a judge in court. — WCO MARIO L. PICCIRILLI, HARTSTOWN

Just a Myth
TRAINING SCHOOL — While qualifying on our EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operation Course), I struggled to complete the qualifying time with no errors. It was then that Cadet Bimber suggested that we partner up and she would drive while I performed our range qualifications. I guess the stereotype about women drivers is not true. — CADET BRANDON C. BONIN, HARRISBURG

Long Arm of the Law
BERKS — I assisted South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks with an investigation of an individual in my district. In the past I charged this individual with nine violations, including unlawful taking and possession of wildlife, which were all summary offenses. It appears that this individual is now facing misdemeanor and felony wildlife charges in South Dakota. — WCO D. BROCKMEIER, MOHNTON

Benefiting a Host of Species
After a controlled burn on a tract in Bradford County, the result was a profusion of goldenrod that has been a magnet for honey bees. In a one-square-foot area, several were seen. Multiply that by 110 acres and the number of honey bees would average about 10 million. — LMO RICHARD LUPINSKY, EAST SMITHFIELD

Everyone Loves ’Em
MERCER — It seems everyone you talk to about Game News refers to the Field Notes as their favorite section. At our recent Honor Guard Ceremonial Unit training in Hershey, Sergeant Dan Hines of the State Police mentioned how he recalled reading some of my Field Notes. At the conclusion of the training I was following Sergeant Hines back home when he thought he had located a person of interest driving west on Interstate 80. He informed me that after checking the registration, it wasn’t the person he sought and commented that had he been able to make the apprehension, it would have made a great Field Note. Don’t worry, Dan, I think it’s still good enough to get you your first Note. — WCO LAWRENCE R. HERGENROEDER, GROVE CITY
DECEMBER 2010

Congrats, “Bs”
PERRY — Every year the Perry County Conservation District sponsors an Envirothon contest, in which school teams from throughout the county compete against each other in written exams. This year’s teams included the “Fiscal Jackhammers,” “Foxy Felines,” “Wiley Wildcats,” “Electric Eagles,” “Classy Chicks,” “Procrastinating Peepers,” “Zebra Muscles” and “Damsel Flies.” The winning team, consisting of John Adams, Chloe McMillen, Evan Snyder, Gabe Gutherie and Kelsey Henry, was simply called “Team B,” from West Perry High School. — WCO JIM BROWN, LOYSVILLE
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