Rut-crazed bucks may be easier to encounter, but for a specific buck, early season may be better.
There’s no doubt that when it comes to increasing your chances at a trophy buck, the rut is prime time to be in the woods. With bucks blinded by lust, even a smart, cautious deer is more likely to cross in front of a hunter ready to take advantage of the opportunity.
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There are days when the forest feels so still that a single falling leaf is enough to grab a hunter’s attention. Even the squirrels seem to be on strike. It’s times like this when even the most experienced hunters risk nodding off rather than noticing things.
However, “noticing things” is what hunters are best at, and shifting one’s gaze to the forest floor will reveal that the forest isn’t silent; it’s merely telling us a quieter story.
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A mallard observed this winter in central Pennsylvania sparked discussion among birders and waterfowl hunters after appearing to display traits of both sexes.
Gliding across the water alongside a flock of mallards and an American black duck, the bird was initially dismissed by some observers as a possible hybrid. Mallard–black duck hybrids are known to occur and often show blended characteristics, including muted coloration and partial green on the head.
Mallard in Pennsylvania’s Blair County displays both male and female traits Read More »
Altoona, Pa. — As winter begins to loosen its grip, and the days stretch a little longer – there’s a particular itch for many people to get outdoors. The days stretch a little longer, and the first birds start to sing.
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“When far-western birds turn up this far east, it’s always noteworthy,” said Steve Gosser, of Pittsburgh. “The varied thrush is not only very rare in Pennsylvania, but a stunning bird. For many people, this was likely their first opportunity to see one.
Rare western songbird turns up in Pennsylvania’s Butler County Read More »
Pennsylvania’s winter skies delivered an unusual spectacle this season, as a convergence of weather systems and migration dynamics produced one of the most notable goose fallouts the commonwealth has seen in years.
Across central and western Pennsylvania, observers documented snow geese, Ross’s geese, greater white-fronted geese and even a rare hybrid — species that are either uncommon or typically scarce in the state. The event drew attention from hunters, birders, and wildlife managers alike.
Winter weather drives geese seldom seen in the state to Pennsylvania Read More »
Fresh snow in the Pennsylvania woods is more than a pretty picture. It’s a notebook of animal activity waiting to be read. Learning to read those signs is a skill any hunter, trapper or outdoorsman can sharpen.
Nothing documents wildlife movement better than a fresh dusting of powder. The type of snow matters, too.
Prints in the power: Take your wildlife tracking skills to another level Read More »
There’s a buzz in the central Pennsylvania outdoor community – literally. For the first time since 2008, Brood XIV periodical cicadas have emerged en masse across the region. This rare appearance of large insects, with bright red eyes and black bodies, is a treat for naturalists – and a golden opportunity for anglers.
“It might take the fish a bit to figure it out,” said Brad Zeiders, a fly-fishing guide based in Blair County. “But once cicadas start hitting the water, the trout will gorge themselves. The bug creates a disturbance – and it’s game on.”
Cicada emergence offers Pennsylvania anglers a rare and brief opportunity Read More »
Prized globally for their taste, and elusiveness, the morel mushroom family comprises many different species, all identified by honeycombed caps and hollow bodies.
Equally appealing is this fungi’s adept ability to remain overlooked in crumpled-up leaf litter each spring. So highly preferred are these mushrooms, they are considered a delicacy in many countries, including the U.S. Here in Pennsylvania, mushroom hunters are lucky to live in prime morel habitat, inspiring a barrage of “shroomers” to get into the woods in search of them.
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