Anglers have until the end of the year to voice their opinion on proposals the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission board is expected to vote on in January.

One proposal would give the agency's executive director the authority to publicize certain trout streams instead of others, by publishing detailed information about stockings, including exact dates, times and locations. The agency wants to be able to direct anglers to streams that can handle more pressure, such as those with good public access.

The board has delayed action on another measure, one that would give the Fish and Boat Commission staff leeway in allocating trout outside rigid stocking formulas. The Commission is expected to reconsider the proposal in the future.

Board action is expected in January on a plan to increase the minimum age of personal watercraft operators to 16 years old from the current 12. Public comment on these issues and any others should be e-mailed to "ra-pfbcregs@state.pa.us" or mailed to Executive Director, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, P.O. Box 67000, Harrisburg, Pa., 17106-7000.

TriAnglers encore

The Venture Outdoors Downtown TriAnglers will meet Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. or free lunar-cycle fishing in the Point State Park. This will be the final outing for the lunchtime fishing club until the spring, when it begins its fourth season. A fishing license is required.

Venture Outdoors is also selling discounted kayak rental booklets and season passes through the holiday gift-giving season. Also on sale are gift-wrapped and discounted membership packages. For more information, visit www.ventureoutdoors.org.

Access reopens

The Brady's Bend access area on the Allegheny River in Armstrong County has reopened following completion of a project to replace the boat launch. Work has begun a month ago. A list of all launch locations in the state can be found at www.fish.state.pa.us and click on County Guides.

Free videos

The National Shooting Sports Foundation is offering teachers of grades four through 12 free videos on sportsmen-supported wildlife management efforts that have brought back once-endangered species, such as the Rocky Mountain elk and wild turkey. The videos are being distributed at no charge through the Council for Wildlife Conservation and Education and can be screened on-line and ordered at www.unendangeredspecies.org.

The videos are also available for purchase.