Whitetails are everywhere in Pennsylvania and most states across the country, making it easy for hunters to become complacent and overconfident. Don’t let common mistakes diminish the odds of filling a tag this hunting season.
Don’t make these mistakes this rifle deer season Read More »
O’Connor once wrote about a hunt he shared with another outdoor writer, who did not feel the 270 was a capable elk cartridge. That is until Jack dropped a bull elk that was more than 300 yards away.
270 Winchester cartridge – a century of success Read More »
One day, a Pennsylvania bowhunter stacked fallen branches against a large tree trunk that had been lying horizontally on the floor of the Allegheny Forest for years, to create a natural blind. He chose the location after a scouting trip, noticing it was 20 yards from a well-traveled game trail that ran along the mountainside. The hunter surmised that deer were using the passage when moving between bedding and feeding areas.
When it comes to bowhunting, don’t miss high Read More »
I decided to hunt deer in an unfamiliar portion of a Mercer County, Pa., state game land. Darkness greeted me when I pulled into the parking area. With my favorite, 270 caliber, Model 70 Featherweight rifle, cradled in my arms, I walked a considerable distance into the unfamiliar forest. Eventually, I paused for about 10 minutes, waiting for the early-morning light to betray a good spot to watch for whitetails.
Shoot better with ammo customized for your rifle Read More »
My friend, Dave Bates, an outdoor communicator from southwest Pennsylvania, asked if I would help him catch some of the bass in Presque Isle when we gathered for a recent writers’ conference in Erie.
I agreed to do so, and asked my good friend, Jim Sherred, to join us. Jim is a talented angler who I sometimes think could pull a fish from a mud puddle. For avid anglers, Presque Isle is Erie’s crown jewel whenever access to Lake Erie is questionable. We were determined to lead Dave to some of Presque Isle’s robust bass.
Turns out Pennsylvania’s Presque Isle bass are color-sensitive Read More »
It is said that only the stupidest anglers reveal their secret hotspots to other fishermen. I wonder if that is equally true of outdoor writers who not only reveal a favorite fishing location, but also one of the best areas in the Keystone State to combine that activity with boating, camping and kayaking activities.
If so, then I’m as stupid as they come, because I am not hesitant to brag that the Pymatuning Reservoir, and the three Pennsylvania state campgrounds on the shores of the 17,000-acre impoundment, must be among the best areas in the state to enjoy the mishmash of those happenings.
Personal flotation devices (PFDs) are the most essential safety accessory for any water vessel, providing you have the correct ones for the situation, use them properly, and care for them.
Off-shore life jackets (Type I PFDs) are considered effective for all waters. These vests provide the most buoyancy and are designed to turn even unconscious wearers face up.
Your guide to understanding New York’s laws for personal flotation devices Read More »
A group of northwest Pennsylvania business owners, managers and representatives met recently to provide input into a statewide initiative labeled ELEVATE to promote the state’s outdoor industry.
The workshop was led by Nathan Reigner, director of outdoor recreation for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. He explained that this initiative implements the first priority of the department’s Growing Outdoor Recreation for Pennsylvania road map and conclusions report.
Workshops advocate for Pennsylvania’s recreation industry and its wide impact Read More »
During a long winter, most of Pennsylvania’s fly-fishers dreamt about big trout devouring their favorite flies. Many popular nymphs, streamers, egg patterns, worm patterns and dry flies were purchased or tied during the long wait.
Unfortunately, a few extremely productive imitations will be absent from most fly-boxes. In recent years, I was introduced to three obscure flies that earned some space in my fly-boxes.
These three overlooked fly patterns have earned their respect on the water Read More »
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