Why and when do whitetail bucks shed their antlers?
A chance antler find causes this blogger to investigate the variables affecting antler drop.
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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.
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Much can be learned during a winter hike in the forest
Exercise is one benefit, but there are so many more.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Best trout fishing of the year? You gotta’ be kidding
Pennsylvania’s above-average rainfall translates into good September trout fishing.
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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.
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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.
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