There are numerous upcoming events scheduled through the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission throughout the month of February.

On Saturday, Feb. 22, a basic boating course is scheduled for the Clinton County Conservation District in Mill Hall. It’s scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event requires pre-registration, which can be done by contacting Derek Norman at dnorman@pa.gov.

This certification course is a great way for the first-time boater or seasoned boater to learn all the basic boating regulations and requirements. This classroom course has a certification exam at the end.

Participants 11 years of age and older with an interest in learning the basics of boating and earning a boating safety education certificate are welcome to attend.

Those who are under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The Clinton County Conservation District is located at 45 Cooperation Lane in Mill Hall.

The PA Fish and Boat Commission and its partners provide opportunities to earn your boating safety education certification and learn more about boating safely in Pennsylvania by taking a boating safety course.

On February 23, Penn’s Woods West Trout Unlimited Cabin Fever Show is scheduled in Mars.

A virtual program on February 24 is scheduled entitled “Mission Mondays: Erie Fisheries Highlight-Perch and Walleye.” It is scheduled from 12-12:3 p.m.

It will be presented by Mark Haffley, fisheries biologist and Lake Erie unit leader. Those interested can join at the link online at the PFBC website (https://pfbc.webex.com/pfbc/j.php?MTID=m8878b501ddf54341fd8140ad4ea50c13). The webinar password is Mission2025.

Join the staff to learn about Lake Erie yellow perch and walleye populations, sampling practices and fishing techniques in a 30-minute presentation. Lake Erie is currently experiencing record high catch rates for walleye.

At the end of the 2024 boating season, yellow perch fishing was as good as it has ever been. Haffley will also provide information on how to get started and fishing tips for pursuing walleye and yellow perch on Lake Erie.