August a good time to restore faith in being an outdoor person
Parts of June and all of July have been pretty rough on the writer – in both body and mind.
Pennsylvania – Ron Steffe
Hunters, fishermen better hope legislators finally do right by Fish & Boat and Game commissions
Not easy to trust politicians’ words, but let’s hope they come through with the license-fee increases so desperately needed by agencies.
Foolish to declare chronic wasting disease not a problem in Pennsylvania
Hunters and wildlife enthusiasts alike had better accept the fact that CWD kills affected animals, plain and simple.
Tapping into the bass haven that is Pennsylvania
While bass to the north of our state take a longer time to grow big, and some fish in southern states reach large size much faster, we here in the middle are pretty good at producing big bass rather quickly, too.
Old gobbler hunter tries new approach
I sat against the base of a large hemlock last Monday. To my front was a wide limb of another hemlock that had broken off and fallen long ago, its desiccated short branches along the main stem providing perfect cover in all directions. I was spring gobbler hunting in the vastness of Tioga County, but it was different from any…
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon a dreamland for exciting outdoor pursuits
I’ve just returned from my annual week-long trip to Tioga County to partake of the first week of spring gobbler season and pitch and lob various insect imitations into the waters of the Big Pine Creek for the big stream’s trout. The canyon, also known as the Pine Creek Gorge, is a 47-mile-long chasm that was formed over eons of…
Pennsylvania fishermen don’t seem to have many friends in state government
Why is it so difficult for Pennsylvania representatives to grant small fishing license fee increases?
Signs of spring: trout fishermen and deer road kills
Cold and snow not finished, even though signs of the spring season are starting to show.
Spring activities in Pennsylvania outdoors losing out to winter’s stronghold
A foot of new snow will make for some rough early season trout fishing in eastern Pennsylvania.
Unfortunately, CWD keeps spreading in Pennsylvania
Stopping the broadening reach of CWD seems destined for failure in Pennsylvania and beyond.
Some tips for hunting snow geese in Pennsylvania
The birds are here, but huge numbers do not mean success is sure to follow.
Last day of Pennsylvania flintlock season a treasured success
The blogger and a hunting buddy carried out a final hunt for deer last Saturday and filled a tag.
Crazy weather across Pennsylvania makes for hunting dilemma
First it’s too cold, now it’s rainy and warm, and hunting suffers either way, especially flintlock for deer.
Plenty of hunting and fishing opportunities after Christmas in Pennsylvania
If you’re a hunter or fisherman, Pennsylvania offers chances for just about every game animal and fish species available.
Typical spectrum of opinion follows ending of rifle deer season in Pennsylvania
(Photo by Windigo Images)Although it only takes a day or two until results – and opinions – start rolling in from hunters who were out at the start of Pennsylvania’s rifle season for deer, I like to wait until the season ends before I decide how hunters viewed the experience. For those who saw success, happiness always abounds, especially in…
Another deer season in the books for Pennsylvania bowhunters
Blogger’s archery hunting closed with melancholy thoughts.
Pheasant permit not paying dividends for hunters in Pennsylvania
So far, hunters’ outlay of $25 for a pheasant stamp to hunt ringnecks has had minimal return.
Aiding Pennsylvania Game Commission, Department of Agriculture in fight against CWD is imperative
Stopping the spread of CWD is important to everyone who enjoys the outdoors, and helping the Game Commission and any other state agencies involved with this task should be a priority for all of us.
Now is the time to be bowhunting in Pennsylvania
It pays to hunt early in archery season, especially if nice bucks are your main objective.
Hunter participation numbers continue to drop – and it’s a sorry situation
Preliminary numbers from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service survey indicate a five-year national drop-off of over 2 million hunters.
Coming soon to a Pennsylvania tree near you: the spotted lanternfly
This invasive species is spreading quickly, and without much hope of stopping its reach.
It’s absurd to deny CWD dangers in Pennsylvania deer
Pretending scientific knowledge is untrue regarding CWD will not make the problem go away.
August marks a summer change, but not an end in Pennsylvania
Slight weather change cranks up hunting anticipation.
Watching local bucks in Pennsylvania: No monsters, but a pleasing number
A half-hour drive in Pennsylvania produced numerous sightings of deer, plenty with fuzzy antlers sprouting.
If you enjoy hunting and fishing, pay up
No more excuses for withholding license increases for Pennsylvania’s Fish & Boat and Game commissions.
Sometimes humans expose fawns to mortal danger
Does are adept at hiding their newborns from natural predators, but humans can spoil their efforts.
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