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April 7, 2025

Report says Pennsylvania lags behind in corridors for wildlife

Citing habitat loss and fragmentation as the number one threat to Pennsylvania wildlife, conservationists are calling on elected officials to prioritize the creation of wildlife corridors across the state.
In a newly released report, Wildlife Corridors: How Reconnecting Habitat Is Protecting Pennsylvania’s Native Species, the non-profit PennEnvironment describes how development and road construction are impacting species ranging from brook trout to black bears and outlines innovative ways to improve connectivity.

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Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission lifts fishing rules for dam repairs on trio of lakes

Three lakes owned by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission will be drained this fall and next spring for dam rehabilitation work.
Effective March 31 of this year, all seasons, size and daily limits have been temporarily lifted on the lakes to reduce fish populations prior to the drawdowns. Lakes scheduled for work include Harris Pond in Luzerne County, High Point Lake in Somerset County and Rose Valley Lake in Lycoming County.

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Jeremiah Haas: Tactics for hunting turkeys in the wind

Spring turkey hunting around the Quad Cities can be anything from 70s and ticks, to 20s and snow. I have been successful in both situations and I am an average turkey hunter at best.  The key is to understand what the bird wants (food, mates or safety) and then adjust accordingly. Hunting in the wind is no different.

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