Bird dog field trials – yet another way to enjoy the outdoors
It was interesting to watch bird dogs, professional trainers and dog owners competing at a recent field trial in Petersburg, Pa.
Mark Nale
Always much-anticipated trout opener again delivers
The writer, his daughter and son-in-law enjoy trout, birds, fellowship and the pleasant weather on the opening day of trout season.
Voluntary permits: The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s ‘Nothing for Something Program’
Offering a nice patch, button or even a bumper sticker to those who purchase voluntary permits would help to advertise the sluggish program.
Why and when do whitetail bucks shed their antlers?
A chance antler find causes this blogger to investigate the variables affecting antler drop.
In Pennsylvania, CWD is a statewide problem that needs statewide action
Elected officials’ disconnect and a less-than-adequate job of public relations by the Pennsylvania Game Commission spells CWD woes.
Much can be learned during a winter hike in the forest
Exercise is one benefit, but there are so many more.
The evolution of a white-tailed deer stand
Blogger reflects on the history of deer-hunting treestands at one productive location on his hunting property.
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources sets a bad example
The spraying of roadside ditches with herbicide in a state park causes blogger to wonder – what were they thinking?
Pennsylvania trout club project starting to make real difference
New Florence, Pa. — The Tubmill Trout Club recently completed yet another habitat project in their namesake watershed. According to club President Lin Gamble, the project involved the construction of 16 habitat devices – improving approximately 1,000 feet of Tubmill Creek. Tubmill Creek is a Westmoreland County trout stream that flows into the Conemaugh River. It is stocked by the…
Best trout fishing of the year? You gotta’ be kidding
Pennsylvania’s above-average rainfall translates into good September trout fishing.
Jewelweed: a natural remedy for poison ivy, stinging nettles
The ability to recognize “touch-me-not” and use its medicinal powers could help rescue a late summer or early fall fishing or hunting trip.
Who should control trout stream classification and fishing regulations in Pennsylvania?
It will be interesting to see how this management decision plays out and the rationale that the commissioners use to arrive at their decision. The implications are much broader than one 3.8-mile section of Penns Creek.
How paddlers, anglers can coexist on same waterway
Users of a shared stream need to have understanding, consideration and good manners to ensure that everyone has a good day on the water.
Plan a Pennsylvania native brook trout adventure
Interactive map can be your guide to many pleasurable days astream.
Late May a time of transition in the Pennsylvania outdoors
Writer shares reflections about the natural changes that occur this time of year in the state.
Fun on Pennsylvania’s trout opener
Even though Pennsylvania regulations allow you to fish year-round on many streams, I still look forward to the opening day of trout season. Although now it should be more appropriately called the opening day of stocked trout season. Pennsylvania has two opening days, and I live in the area where the season opens on the Saturday closest to April 15….
Wildlife rehabilitators save one animal at a time in Pennsylvania
Eagle releases highlight rehabilitators’ mission.
Just how big are Pennsylvania coyotes?
Contrary to common rumors about 60-pound and even 70-pound coyotes, in Pennsylvania, coyotes rarely weigh over 50 pounds.
Great Backyard Bird Count a fun, worthy mid-winter activity
Watching birds for as little as 15 minutes could add to the scientific base of knowledge.
Pennsylvania Game Commission’s officer name-change is a step in the wrong direction
Field officers with a diverse set of duties need a better name than the antiquated and single-focused term “game warden.”
Rising to the challenge posed by anti-hunting comments and questions
Be prepared to counter anti-hunting comments on social media. The future of hunting depends on it.
In Pennsylvania, changes at elk-check station disappointing
From a public relations perspective, the commission clearly lost points with its “customers” — the hunters and guides.
West Nile virus again expected to shorten Pennsylvania grouse season
Stevens, Pa. — With West Nile virus on the rampage again this summer, biologist Lisa Williams is not expecting good news when she finishes the most recent ruffed grouse data. If the news is as bad as the Game Commission’s Pennsylvania Game Commission grouse, woodcock and dove specialist anticipates, it could lead to a recommendation that grouse season be shortened…
Pennsylvania’s other migrating butterfly — the painted lady
Migrating painted lady butterflies are at their highest numbers in many years.
The first signs of autumn are welcomed in Pennsylvania
Seems like many in Pennsylvania not tuned in to the season like hunters and anglers.
White-winged tern visits Pennsylvania for the first time
The white-winged tern, a Eurasian species, spent four days in Tioga County, attracting birders from many states and having a positive economic impact on the community.
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