Archery hunting during the deer rut — bowhunting advice from an expert
Successful Pope and Young record holder offers advice on how to be successful at archery hunting during the rut.
Pennsylvania – Mark Nale
Ospreys and eagles thrive since banning of DDT
Laws and regulations help osprey and bald eagle populations to rebound.
Hunters and anglers need to be more aware of bogus forwarded emails
Informed hunters, anglers and trappers need to stop misleading viral emails before they start.
Pine Creek – Everyone benefits when trout fishermen share ideas in Pennsylvania
Citizens testifying at the Fish & Boat Commission’s meeting presented differing perspectives about proposed trout regulation changes
Pennsylvania Game Commission's GoHuntPA radio commercial is offensive
Promotion for agency’s new hunting initiative includes a radio spot that demeans hunting and excludes women.
Proposed Pine Creek trout fishing regulation change should be wider
Pa. Fish & Boat Commission’s proposal to expand an existing Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only area should offer Delayed Harvest-All Tackle.
Fisherman's least favorite bird in Pennsylvania – the great blue heron
The great blue heron is a major predator of trout and, by far, the writer’s least favorite bird.
Gov. Corbett issues orders to Pa. Game commissioners
When the governor or legislative leaders “order” our wildlife commissions to do something, it is always bad news for hunters and anglers.
Hunters and fishermen care about the environment
For sportsmen, clean air and clean water are not a political issue
The NRA's Great American Outdoor Show is a success in Pennsylvania
After a one-year absence, Harrisburg extravaganza meets high expectations.
Do midwinter organized coyote hunts in Pennsylvania stress deer?
A reader’s question causes writer to ponder the effects of organized midwinter coyote hunts on deer.
A bounty on coyotes – are you kidding?
The coyote bounty bill is misguided and will not be effective at saving deer.
"Time" is on our side
New cover article in magazine touts the benefits of hunting deer and other species
Posted, catch and release trout fishing
Generous landowner stocks stream, opens it to all, posts signs asking no-kill angling
Hunter/angler access on some state forest lands – still room for improvement
Hunters need access to harvest deer on state forest lands. DCNR opens more roads for hunting, but in some cases, parking is lacking.
Deer habitat on northcentral Pennsylvania State Forest Lands recovering
September visits to two different state forests in northcentral Pennsylvania revealed recovering deer habitat – new logging, a lush understory and a regenerating forest.
Pests killing forest — threat isn't "real" until it hits trees at home
Hemlock wooly adelgid, emerald ash borer will alter face of state’s forests — affecting deer, trout and other species.
What is "killing" all of those trees?
Locust leafminer turns hundreds of thousands of trees brown each September, but the insect does little lasting damage
Pickin' wild mushrooms – another way to enjoy the outdoors
Hunting wild mushrooms provides another way to enjoy the outdoors during the dog days of summer.
Man versus nature — you know who wins
Controversy over North Carolina bridge reminds him of Pa.
Lake fishing outing for 4-year-old a success
If you care about the future of fishing, consider using the remaining warm days to expose a youngster in your life to the outdoors
Pheasant 'imprinting' questioned
Pen-raised pheasant “imprinting” study could be a waste of time, effort and money.
Pittman-Robertson funds can be used in many ways
A concerned sportsman’s email prompts a closer look into the way the Game Commission uses funding from federal excise taxes.
White-nose syndrome decimates bats at Canoe Creek State Park
Blair County’s popular Canoe Creek State Park was famous for its large population of bats, however fewer than 100 now remain.
Hunters should be naturalists first
Hunting should be a key to connecting with the natural world, but that isn’t always the case
The comeback of our national symbol in Pennsylvania is a wildlife success story
Eagles always draw a crowd of eager onlookers. Your chances of seeing one in the wild are greater now than any time during the past century.
