The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $3,118,174 in Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Grants to eight projects across Pennsylvania focused on improving water quality and restoring impaired watersheds.
In an important show of unity, the region’s governors and federal partners recently agreed to a Chesapeake Bay restoration plan for the next 15 years.
At a Chesapeake Executive Council meeting in Baltimore, a host of state and federal leaders committed to the latest version of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement – including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Leaders commit to 15-year Chesapeake Bay restoration plan Read More »
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission recently announced that grant funding opportunities are available to fund stream habitat improvement projects through the York and Lancaster Counties Habitat Improvement Program.
Funding for the grant program is being provided by two sources, the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station and the Muddy Run Pumped Storage Project.
Grants available in Pennsylvania’s York, Lancaster watersheds Read More »
The Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking qualified candidates interested in serving the Pennsylvania Game Commission as commissioners in the following regions.
Candidates sought for Pennsylvania Game Commission board Read More »
A deer with the word “pet” spray-painted on its sides in bright orange letters was found wandering around a community in Lebanon County on the first day of rifle deer season.
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Dec. 19, 2025 edition of Pennsylvania Outdoor News.
Pennsylvania Letters to the Editor: Alternate bow, firearms seasons Read More »
It’s time! In fact the time is long overdue.
That fact was driven home to me a few weeks ago when I went to sight in an old friend’s rifle for him at the Little Pine State Park shooting range.
Commentary: Pennsylvania needs to merge agencies or at least simplify regulations Read More »
Now that the firearms deer hunting season is over and the holidays are upon us, it’s an appropriate time to point out that Pennsylvania is the only state that still offers a primitive flintlock season, stretching this year from Dec. 26 – Jan. 19, 2026.
It’s a one-of-a-kind experience in the whole country, and it has a dedicated cadre of participants.
Notes off a soiled cuff: Upcoming Pennsylvania flintlock season last of its kind Read More »
The Wisconsin DNR is looking for public comments on how
WI Daily Update: Voice your opinion on wild turkey management Read More »
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