What do white-tailed deer eat during the winter? — Part 2
Biologists sometimes refer to them as “starvation foods” — but there has to be more to the story.
Mark Nale
What do white-tailed deer eat during the winter? — Part 1
Trying to figure out what deer eat during the winter in Pennsylvania, when and why, is an exercise in learning.
7 elk taken in extended season [Photo]
Brian May, of Dillsburg, poses with the large 6×8 bull that he harvested in January. This was the only bull elk taken during the extended season. Photo courtesy Trophy Rack Lodge Benezette, Pa. — Christmas came late for 15 Pennsylvania elk hunters. The lucky ones were the Elk Hunt Zone 5 permit holders who were unsuccessful during the recent fall…
A snowy owl in Pennsylvania generates spending
A road trip to see Pennsylvania’s only 2017 snowy owl demonstrates the economic importance of bird watching.
Sometimes you just know when to press the trigger hunting deer in Pennsylvania
Plans go by the wayside when blogger spies a wounded doe.
A day in Pennsylvania deer woods
Sharing opening day hunting experiences from a treestand in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania produces many old bears
Each year Pennsylvania hunters harvest many heavy bears, but they also take some very old bruins.
Bear hunting regulations cause blogger to do a double take
North Carolina allows the use of bait for bear hunting – well sort of.
The sound of acorns dropping signals nature’s bounty in Pennsylvania for hunters
Many species of Pennsylvania wildlife depend on acorns to carry them through the winter. This is shaping up to be a bountiful autumn.
Heat and drought impacting cooperative trout nurseries in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission cooperative trout nurseries are in weather-related trouble, and this summer’s extended heat and dry weather will mean fewer trout stocked next spring.
Pennsylvania sees first case of West Nile virus in a dove
Port Matilda, Pa. — An ongoing Pennsylvania study that began in 2015 strongly links the ruffed grouse population decline to invasion of West Nile virus. Now, at least one more Keystone State game species – the mourning dove – was also found to have died from the disease. A sick dove was observed near Port Matilda in late August. The…
Delisting timber rattlesnakes was the correct move in Pennsylvania
Despite well over 2, 000 letters in opposition, the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission voted to delist the timber rattlesnake. It was the right thing to do.
A look at private development of Pennsylvania’s state parks – Part 2
House Bill 2013 and state park commercialization – who should control it? A look at surrounding states.
A look at private development of Pennsylvania’s state parks – Part 1
Who should control commercialization in Pennsylvania state parks?
Discarded fishing line still a problem in Pennsylvania
Discarded tangles of monofilament create dangers for animals and people in Pennsylvania, and give all spin-anglers a bad name.
Targeting deer in known CWD-infected areas in Pennsylvania with sharpshooters – a good idea
While you might not be thrilled with the idea of the Pennsylvania Game Commission using sharpshooters to cull suspected CWD-positive deer, you should support the concept.
Enjoyable outdoor writers' conference in Sayre, Pennsylvania
Outdoor writers’ conference provides opportunity to improve craft
Tips for releasing trout successfully
More and more anglers are releasing trout, but my observations tell me that education is needed in that department.
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission misusing trout stamp money – or so I was told
A Pennsylvania fisherman’s comment about trout stamps illustrates the lack of understanding and knowledge of some sportspersons.
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission makes the right decision with respect to adult mentors not keeping trout
A positive change was made to the PFBC’s Mentored Youth Trout Days for 2016 – adults will be required to release their catch.
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission makes the right decision with respect to adult mentors not keeping trout
A positive change was made to the PFBC’s Mentored Youth Trout Days for 2016 – adults will be required to release their catch.
First Pennsylvania trout outing of the new year always special
Pennsylvania’s wild-trout streams provide the best angling in the state.
Joint Deer-Forest blog and study are valuable for hunters
Even veteran, experienced hunters learning from and enjoying frequent posts
Just watching the birds in Pennsylvania
Hunting or fishing is not always the best option when Mother Nature opens up her deep freeze. Maybe it is just time to stay inside and watch the birds.
'Silver' blogger purchases his Senior Lifetime fishing license
Author gives details and reflects on the true bargain of purchasing a Senior Lifetime fishing license.
More wild trout streams identified in Pennsylvania
Fish & Boat Commission adding 38 new sections of wild trout streams to the Class A list, but the majority of anglers still don’t understand the program.
