Hunting, fishing license increases are usually fair
Hunters and fishermen shouldn’t complain about occasional license increases that are invariably needed.
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Harvest Kitchen Series: Smoked Elk Chili
It’s relatively easy to make with any kind of ground venison and tastes darn good.
Six classic reads for Pennsylvania outdoors types
Books for summertime reading tradition.
Pennsylvania a leader in spending to battle spread of CWD in deer
Pa. Game Commission sinking millions annually into chronic wasting disease fight.
Do treble hooks kill more fish than single hooks?
Reader email prompts a closer look at treble hooks.
Young deer face a dangerous path to survival
Fawns face many risks, a collection of hazards that may bring their demise before they even know that human hunters are dangerous, too.
Harvest Kitchen Series: Pheasant Stew
An everyday meal harvested from nature’s pantry and celebrated in the home kitchen.
Some Pennsylvania gobblers disregard blogger’s prior observations
For this writer, during some recent turkey interactions, the birds chose to cooperate.
Spring gobbler season becoming more challenging in Pennsylvania
Hunting springtime gobblers is even harder nowadays because of the proliferation of predators, which has decreased turkey numbers.
Finding time for the outdoors amid a busy spring in Pennsylvania
Trying to enjoy spring before summer descends.
Treble trouble: Opening-day angler hooks more than expected
Spinner in the face forces a timeout for Pennsylvania angler.
Pennsylvania trout opener remains a special day
The opening of trout season in this state is so unique and memorable that anglers will never allow its demise.
Harvest Kitchen Series: Creamy Trout Chowder
Pennsylvania trout fisherman offers up a tasty recipe.
Big buck, cinnamon bear, cancer strengthen family
A story about how it all came together in the Keystone State last fall.
Pennsylvania Youth Trout Day always a good thing
The special day may well be responsible for a memory that moves that child as an adult to not only become a dedicated fisherman, but to also be one of those people who protect and enhance our waters.
Spooning for trout – a timeless tactic in Pennsylvania and elsewhere
Try very light spoons and an ultra-lite spinning outfit.
Pennsylvania must find a way to win battle against CWD
If we don’t win this battle against CWD, prepare for wild places without deer. That would be a terrible loss.
Change needed in Pennsylvania’s Class A stream classification process
The angling public should be better informed and have a say as to whether a Class A stream is removed from the stocking list.
Harvest Kitchen Series: Smoked Venison Sausage
It was a solid product, a good learning experience, and the sausage won’t go to waste.
Pennsylvania trout streams: protect them faithfully
The state’s trout waters should be considered a blessed resource for all.
Still plenty to do outdoors during ‘slow months’ in Pennsylvania
Right now, blogger is busy tapping maple trees and cooking down the sap to create all-natural syrup.
Squirrels can make a hunter’s day during February in Pennsylvania
If you’re bored come February, try squirrel hunting for both a challenge and tasty meal.
Weird things with animals have been happening on Pennsylvania roadways
Live deer in stopped vehicle and monkeys running loose after crash in Pennsylvania.
Harvest Kitchen Series: Game Bird Stir Fry
Pennsylvania blogger shares another favorite recipes.
Sightings up of numerous Pennsylvania bird species
While others appear to be down, some Pennsylvania bird species were actually more common the past few months.
Better late than never: Pennsylvania late archery season sit pays off
Last-minute doe caps off blogger’s season.
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