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HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Game Commission has published a new planning guide to assist conservation organizations - or individual hunters - host a species-specific hunt for eligible junior hunters. To view a copy of the new manual, go to the Game Commission website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), click on "Education" in the menu bar at the top of the homepage, select "Special Hunts" in the "Special Events and Programs," and then choose "Youth Hunt Planning Guide" in the "Special Hunt Guides."

Copies of the manual also can be obtained from the Game Commission's six region offices and Harrisburg headquarters, as well as at The Sportsman's Shop in New Holland, Lancaster County; The Buck Stops Here in New Florence, Westmoreland County; and Custer's Sport Shop in Berlin, Somerset County. In addition, valuable coupons for these three sporting goods stores can be found on the inside back cover of manuals obtained from these issuing agents.

"The future of hunting is directly related to the continuing participation of young Pennsylvanians," Roe noted. "The goal is to successfully compete with all the other activities and recreational opportunities that vie for a young person's time. It's truly a challenge for the Game Commission, as well as Pennsylvania's one million hunters."

Roe noted that this manual complements the agency's other booklet specifically directed to those seeking to host a junior pheasant hunt in their community.

"This new booklet, as well as the planning guide for the junior pheasant hunt, is a wealth of information and guidance for those starting from scratch to conduct an event for their club or organization, or just planning to help a young family member or neighbor," Roe said. "We not only encourage seasoned hunters to offer to share their experience and knowledge with our younger generations, but the future of hunting and trapping depends on this exchange and interaction."