PGC marketing campaign misses the mark
Tom Venesky
November 10, 2023
Over the last several years, the Game Commission has taken drastic steps to compel hunters to shoot more antlerless deer.
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Pennsylvania’s grouse population still resilient, study finds
Site Staff
November 10, 2023
State College, Pa. — Despite decades of decline, a genetic analysis of ruffed grouse reveals that Pennsylvania’s state bird harbors more genetic diversity and connectivity than expected.
Survey tracks Pennsylvania’s residents’ attitudes toward wildlife
Site Staff
November 10, 2023
The sample was stratified to ensure that a statistically valid sample size was obtained within each of Pennsylvania’s 22 Wildlife Management Units.
Rain puts a damper on opening day of Pennsylvania’s elk season
Mark Nale
November 10, 2023
Karthaus, Pa. — Light rain for the first half of opening day of the general Pennsylvania elk season limited harvest for 72 hunters lucky enough to draw an elk permit.
Suspicious about results of recent elk calf mortality study
Bob Steiner
November 10, 2023
“Starvation due to a lack of nursing” was cited as one reason for calf mortality in the study the story reported on.
Post shot deer hunt realities: First rule, remain calm
Site Staff
November 8, 2023
A lot of new hunters wrongfully assume that because a deer was shot with a shotgun or a rifle that the deer just tips over.
Get organized with these hunting gear storage systems
Tony Jones
November 7, 2023
You know those guys who have a pickup with a topper, and one of those fancy systems with the drawers that slide out smoother than Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder cruises over the sands of Tatooine?
Shooters, save what’s left of your hearing: Here’s are some steps to take
Dan Small
November 5, 2023
“Say what?”
If you’ve spent much time at a skeet or trap club, you’ve probably noticed that some older club members speak in a loud voice and ask you to repeat what you just said.
Dark-to-dark deer: Here’s three things to consider if you’re planning an all-day sit
Site Staff
November 3, 2023
The whitetail rut is upon us, and with it comes a lot of a rut hunting advice.
One thing you’ll hear from plenty of folks is that this is the part of the season
