Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Pennsylvania published in the Nov. 7, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
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Pennsylvania’s High Point Lake is closed to all public access
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission recently announced that High Point Lake, located in Elk Lick and Addison Townships, Somerset County, has been closed to public access and fishing.
This closure will remain in place until the completion of an upcoming dam rehabilitation project.
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Pennsylvania’s Pine Creek Rail Trail link to Wellsboro is completed
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources marked the completion of the Pine Creek Rail Trail Northern Extension in the Pennsylvania Wilds Oct. 17, connecting the Borough of Wellsboro to the 62-mile Pine Creek Rail Trail and closing the fifth Top 10 Trail Gap.
This new three-mile connection strengthens access to Pennsylvania’s trail network while supporting local businesses, tourism, and community recreation, according to DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn.
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New president and CEO at Backcountry Hunters and Anglers: Ryan ‘Cal’ Callaghan
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers announced on Friday, Oct. 31 that its board of directors has selected Ryan Callaghan as the group’s new president and CEO.
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Callaghan replaces Patrick Berry, who left the job in July after an 18-month tenure. Land Tawney previously had held the post for more than a decade. Well known for his work as director of conservation with Steve Rinella’s Bozeman, Mont.-based outdoors media company Meateater, Callaghan has been an outspoken public lands and hunting rights advocate for years.
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New visitor center open at Ohio’s Portage Lakes State Park
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) recently celebrated the official ribbon cutting for the new visitor center at Portage Lakes State Park, marking a major milestone in improving the experience for the thousands of guests who visit this popular boating, birding, and fishing destination each year.
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Pennsylvania’s statewide fishing report on Oct. 30, 2025
Fall walleye, big bass bite kicking in on many waters. Here’s a look at the Pennsylvania fishing report on Oct. 30, 2025.
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Ohio’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Oct. 30, 2025
Fishing prospects slowly picking up in the fall. Here’s a look at the Ohio fishing and hunting report on Oct. 30, 2025.
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Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame to add nine in 2025 class
The Illinois Conservation Foundation will induct nine new members into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame, during the ICF Gala on March 19, 2026, at Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn.
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Not just about hunting: New York youth enjoy fishing events too
While youth hunting events get the spotlight in the fall in New York, there are a number of youth-oriented fishing events as well. Here’s a sample.
In Ulster County, the Federated Sportsmen’s Clubs of Ulster County started a program in 2021 that has morphed into the Youth and Veteran Fishing Charter. The program involves taking both kids and veterans on fishing charters.
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