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Author: Bob Pennell

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Read more about the article Julie Szur Fishing Trip Raffle Winner

Julie Szur Fishing Trip Raffle Winner

  • Post author:Bob Pennell
  • Post published:September 11, 2020
  • Post category:Annual Banquet/Events

Thanks to all who ordered raffle tickets for the day of guided fishing with Orvis-endorsed guide Julie Szur! Member Mark Plantz of Harrisburg — whose raffle ticket was coincidentally the…

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Read more about the article 2020 Outstanding Volunteer Award
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2020 Outstanding Volunteer Award

  • Post author:Bob Pennell
  • Post published:August 19, 2020
  • Post category:Acknowledgements/Annual Banquet/Events

The 2020 Gerald L. Miller Outstanding Volunteer Award – which under normal circumstances would have been presented at our Annual Banquet in March – has now been scheduled on Facebook…

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Read more about the article Special Raffle for Julie Szur Fishing Trip
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Special Raffle for Julie Szur Fishing Trip

  • Post author:Bob Pennell
  • Post published:August 18, 2020
  • Post category:Events

A special opportunity exists for one or two lucky anglers! Spend a day walk/wade fishing with Orvis-endorsed fly fishing guide Julie Szur on Pine Creek in northcentral PA. This trip…

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Read more about the article 2019 Viozzi Scholarship Awarded to Lebanon County Student

2019 Viozzi Scholarship Awarded to Lebanon County Student

  • Post author:Bob Pennell
  • Post published:August 15, 2019
  • Post category:Conservation/Education/Youth

The 2019 Dr. Francis J. Viozzi Memorial Scholarship for Environmental Studies was awarded to Erin Krieger, a young woman who graduated from Northern Lebanon High School and plans to attend…

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Read more about the article 2019 Women’s Introduction to Fly Fishing Event Recap

2019 Women’s Introduction to Fly Fishing Event Recap

  • Post author:Bob Pennell
  • Post published:June 9, 2019
  • Post category:Education/Events

Fortunately, unlike last year, we were treated to a gorgeous day for the 21 women who showed up to learn about the basics of fly fishing. Four stations were set…

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Read more about the article Volunteers Help Out at DCAC Youth Field Day
DFTU volunteer Rich D. shows how to tie a Green Weenie to kids at the DCAC Youth Field Day.

Volunteers Help Out at DCAC Youth Field Day

  • Post author:Bob Pennell
  • Post published:June 8, 2019
  • Post category:Events

On June 8, the Dauphin County Anglers & Conservationist (DCAC) held its annual Youth Field Day which consisted of helping youth ages 8 through 12 to learn how to fish…

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Read more about the article 2019 “Home Waters” Veterans Event Recap

2019 “Home Waters” Veterans Event Recap

  • Post author:Bob Pennell
  • Post published:June 8, 2019
  • Post category:Events/Featured

On June 8, our chapter hosted 20 veterans at our annual “Home Waters” fishing event. It was the 11th year that we have enjoyed spoiling veterans. The veterans were treated…

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Annual Fundraising Banquet Sets New Records!

  • Post author:Bob Pennell
  • Post published:March 24, 2019
  • Post category:Annual Banquet/Conservation/Fundraising

More than 130 chapter members and guests turned out for this year’s Annual Conservation Fundraising Banquet. Celebrating our chapter’s 49th year since its founding in 1971, the crowd was greeted…

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Read more about the article Lower Snitz Creek Project Complete
A section of the recently-completed restoration project on lower Snitz Creek.

Lower Snitz Creek Project Complete

  • Post author:Bob Pennell
  • Post published:February 20, 2019
  • Post category:Conservation/Projects

After many delays due to weather conditions during 2018, construction work on the 1,200 linear foot restoration project on lower Snitz Creek, just above its confluence with Quittapahilla Creek in…

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Read more about the article Nominations Needed for 2019 Gerald L. Miller Volunteer Award
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Nominations Needed for 2019 Gerald L. Miller Volunteer Award

  • Post author:Bob Pennell
  • Post published:January 22, 2019
  • Post category:Conservation/Events

Since 2014, this award has been presented annually to a chapter member whose volunteer work has consistently and substantially contributed to the attainment of the chapter’s mission to “conserve, protect,…

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Read more about the article Upper Hammer Creek Restoration Plans Moving Forward

Upper Hammer Creek Restoration Plans Moving Forward

  • Post author:Bob Pennell
  • Post published:January 14, 2019
  • Post category:Conservation/Projects

Hammer Creek, which originates in eastern Lebanon County and flows 19.2 miles through Lancaster County where it joins Cocalico Creek, is a stocked trout stream below Speedwell Forge Dam, but…

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Read more about the article TU River Camp Accepting Applications for 2019
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TU River Camp Accepting Applications for 2019

  • Post author:Bob Pennell
  • Post published:January 4, 2019
  • Post category:Education/Events

The Cumberland Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be holding the 25th annual Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp from June 16-21, 2019. The camp will again be held…

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