Pennsylvania
Three Pennsylvania lakes among Bassmaster’s best Northeast destinations
Three Pennsylvania lakes are among Bassmaster’s best 25 bass fishing destinations in the northeastern U.S. in 2026.
Presque Isle Bay/Lake Erie central basin, Shenango River Lake, and Pymatuning Reservoir – all in northwestern Pennsylvania – made the cut. They were chosen from waters in 19 states ranging from Maine to Virginia to Indiana.
Sweeping changes to Pennsylvania elk hunts include revamped zones, rifle rut opportunity
Archery elk season begins Sept. 12, and for the first time in over 10 years
Pennsylvania legislator wants hearing on deputy cuts
A state legislator is calling for a hearing after the Pennsylvania Game Commission and state
Three Pennsylvania lakes among Bassmaster’s best Northeast destinations
Three Pennsylvania lakes are among Bassmaster’s best 25 bass fishing destinations in the northeastern U.S. in 2026.
Presque Isle Bay/Lake Erie central basin, Shenango River Lake, and Pymatuning Reservoir – all in northwestern Pennsylvania – made the cut. They were chosen from waters in 19 states ranging from Maine to Virginia to Indiana.
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Lake Profiles
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Opinion
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All About Hunting
Sweeping changes to Pennsylvania elk hunts include revamped zones, rifle rut opportunity
Archery elk season begins Sept. 12, and for the first time in over 10 years
Pennsylvania legislator wants hearing on deputy cuts
A state legislator is calling for a hearing after the Pennsylvania Game Commission and state
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Podcasts
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Late-summer trout fishing is a challenging, but rewarding, pursuit in Pennsylvania
By late summer and into early autumn, most Pennsylvania trout
Star Watch: Exoplanets, other worlds
In previous articles, we’ve talked about planets orbiting stars outside
Pennsylvania Cuffs & Collars: Trophy-class buck shot illegally days after defendant is released from prison
Pennsylvania cuffs and collars are field reports from Wildlife Game
Angler sets new Maryland record for false albacore caught near Ocean City
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized Cooper
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recognizes groups for wildfire response
Two teams of Department of Conservation and Natural Resources staff
Pennsylvania takes final action on extending length of legal trout
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat commissioners finalized new regulations increasing the
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission buys three Walnut Creek easements in Erie County
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat commissioners, at their quarterly meeting here
Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: DEP does mosquito control in Delaware County
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Mosquito-Borne Disease Program conducted
