Pennsylvania
‘Bear fever’ blamed for bizarre incident
By Joe Mandak Associated Press Writer Franklin, Pa. — In a strange northwest Pennsylvania incident just before Thanksgiving, a Venango County senior citizen who said he was suffering from “bear fever” was fined more than
Record bear harvests no threat, experts say
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Altoona, Pa. — Two consecutive all-time-high bear harvests, extended hunting seasons in some counties and a new archery bear season have some sportsmen worried that the bruin population will take a
Agency’s dilemma: Buy which steelhead properties?
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Erie, Pa. — Like the kid in the penny candy store with just a dime and hundreds of goodies to choose from, Pennsylvania’s steelhead anglers need to be picky. The
Banquets/Fundraisers.
Jan. 11: Ruffed Grouse Society Covered Bridge Chapter Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Meadowlands. For more info call Brian Hanna, 412-296-1178. Jan. 20: Pittsburgh Downriggers Banquet, 6 p.m., Holiday Inn, North Hills. For more info
Weird, warm weather made for surprisingly good fishing
NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie and tributaries — Creeks were low and clear and holding a fair number of steelhead, especially in the upper reaches around Christmastime. Rain in the forecast was expected to bring in
Reports mixed from deer hunters
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Greensburg, Pa. — Mark Russak had spent the two deer seasons previous to this one in Iraq, so it had been awhile since he’d seen a deer in his sights.
Cold snap had ice anglers hopeful before warm spell
Roller coaster temperatures through mid-December played havoc with conditions on lakes, statewide, with skim ice shutting down fishing pressure, only to be followed by rising temperatures and open water. The state also is drawing down
Greensburg man honored for his fishing prowess
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Greensburg, Pa. — A casting call for an actress has gotten a western Pennsylvania angler a monument to his fishing achievements. Herb Ratner, who lives in the Westmoreland County community
