PFBC to Sponsor Two "Fall into Fishing" Giveaways

31/08/2018 06:29

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has partnered with "The Rest of PA," a consortia of local tourism entities, "VisitErie" and Bass Pro Shops in Harrisburg, Pa., to sponsor two fall fishing giveaways during the months when many anglers are getting ready for the superb fishing that is about to occur in many Commonwealth waterways.

"Fall into Fishing" Rest of PA Giveaway:

The first prize in this giveaway is a weekend get-away package from one of the four regional locations sponsoring this prize: Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau, Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau, Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau and Visit Potter-Tioga.

The getaway package includes accommodations for up to four people including lodging, meals, and exposure to local fishing.

The second-place prize is an Ascend 10T Sit-on-Top fishing kayak donated by Bass Pro Shops. This sit-on-top model is ideal to target a variety of species on Commonwealth waters.

The public can enter this giveaway by visiting www.GoneFishingPA.com from August 31 through November 26 or by entering in person at the PFBC table at the at Penn State Football's Fan Festival outside Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA during all home Penn State University Football games in 2018.

"Fall into Fishing" Erie Giveaway:

The first prize in this giveaway is a weekend get-away package from VisitErie.

The getaway package includes accommodations for up to four people including lodging, meals, and exposure to local fishing.

The second-place prize is an Ascend FS10 Sit-in fishing kayak donated by Bass Pro Shops.

The public can enter this giveaway by visiting www.GoneFishingPA.com from August 31 through November 26 or by entering in person on selected dates that coincide with PFBC appearances at PITT Football's Fan Festival outside Heinz Field, during all home University of PITT Football games in 2018 .

"This is an opportunity for us to partner with a host of diverse groups to promote fishing and boating opportunities to outdoor enthusiasts," said PFBC Bureau of Outreach, Education and Marketing Director Steve Kralik. "We particularly want to thank the sponsors for donating the prizes. Four lucky individuals are going to win some really fun prizes that showcase some of the best entertainment the state has to offer."

The winners will be notified after December 19. A date, time and location for the winner to pick up the kayak will be determined in the weeks after the winner is notified, and the other prizes will be mailed after they've been awarded. No purchase is required and only one entry per qualifying adult will be accepted.

Media Contact:
Steve Kralik, Bureau of Outreach, Education and Marketing
717.705.7850 or skralik@pa.gov

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