The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has opened up all 2.2 million acres of its state forests to additional Sunday hunting this season, but the agency is taking a slower approach with its state parks.
On Aug. 26, the agency stated it was taking a “phased approach” toward implementing additional Sunday hunting on state parks.
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When chronic wasting disease turned up for the first time in northeastern Pennsylvania last year, there were concerns from local hunters that the presence of the disease could eventually mean the end of deer hunting in the area.
Granted this was the first time hunters living in the northeast had to deal with the risk of CWD being in the places they hunt, but the concern was valid. If it’s possible that diseased deer are wandering around in the woods, they reasoned, would hunters still be willing to hunt in those places?
Tom Venesky: CWD is no reason to stop hunting Read More »
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has launched a new program in the southwest region designed to connect farmers with hunters who have been vetted by the agency.
A pilot version of the Certified Hunter Program began on Aug. 1 on approximately 40 farms in the southwest part of the state. Hunters enrolled in the program must pass a variety of tests to become certified, including scoring at least 85% in a written exam and a proficiency test at a shooting range.
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Last season, more bucks were taken by archery hunters than those hunting with a rifle in Pennsylvania.
It was the first time such a thing ever happened, but it doesn’t necessarily mean a sudden, drastic rise in the number of archery hunters. The popularity of archery hunting has been skyrocketing for years. It’s nothing new. But what it does indicate is that archery hunters – partly due to technological advancements in gear (crossbows) – are taking advantage when the opportunity presents itself to let an arrow, or bolt, fly.
Tom Venesky: Targeting archery’s impact on turkeys in Pennsylvania Read More »
While Pennsylvania Game Commission biologists believe the addition of Sunday hunting won’t negatively impact wildlife populations, there is an exception.
The Game Commission board approved opening Sunday hunting to the fall seasons, but when it comes to the spring, gobblers are off the table. During her presentation to the board, turkey biologist Mary Jo Casalena recommended the board not include the spring gobbler season for Sunday hunting.
Sundays out for spring gobbler season, Pennsylvania Game Commission decides Read More »
If there is one outdoor pursuit defined by tradition, it’s trapping.
Not that deer hunting or even small game don’t have rich histories in Pennsylvania, but they’ve changed. Deer hunting, for the most part, has fallen victim to gadgetry. A new scent, broadhead, call, camo or even method – the market for deer hunting gear is always changing.
Tom Venesky: Survey captures interest insight into trapping Read More »
Penn State is bringing together its agriculture, biology and forestry experts for a new webinar series designed to help hunters plant better food plots and, ultimately, manage a healthy deer herd.
Dubbed “Antlers and Academics,” the bi-monthly webinar series will focus on an array of seasonal topics. The focus is food plots, but the webinars deal with far more than just putting seeds in the dirt.
Penn State webinar series focuses on whitetail food plots and healthy deer herds Read More »
Pennsylvania hunters weren’t in a hurry to buy their antlerless licenses during the first round this year, and they apparently weren’t in a rush to get their hunting licenses as well.
With a record 1.3 million antlerless licenses allocated this year, the Pennsylvania Game Commission guaranteed resident hunters a doe tag in the wildlife management unit of their choice for the first round. By the time the first round ended on July 14, not one unit had sold out and most had plenty of tags remaining.
Pennsylvania’s hunting license sales lag in early stages Read More »
A bear crossed the road in front of me the other day, and something was different.
In the past, if a bear was spotted along the road, in the neighborhood – or anywhere – it was a big deal. And harvesting one in hunting season was like the apex of big game hunting in Pennsylvania. But now, at least in my area, seeing a bear just isn’t that big of a deal anymore.
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