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Tom Venesky: Wardens working alone threatens the safety of Pennsylvania officers
Nearly 16 years ago on a secluded back road in Adams County, Pa., Wildlife Conservation Officer Dave Grove was shot and killed while investigating a poaching incident.
He was alone. If Grove had someone

Ohio Mixed Bag: Feds Announce Major Expansion Of Hunting, Fishing Opportunities
The Department of the Interior recently announced the largest expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities in the history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Pennsylvania unveils new plan for public fishing and boating access
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on Aug. 13 announced a new, collaborative statewide public fishing and boating access strategy.
The strategy provides a clear blueprint

A new Susquehanna River access open in Pennsylvania’s Bradford County
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission and state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources leaders joined community partners to celebrate the opening of a new river access at the French Azilum historical site in Bradford County.<br

Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: Pa. Senior Angler Wins Lake Ontario Tourney
Melvin “Jimmy” Adams, of Herndon, Pa., hauled in a 29-pound, 14 ounce king salmon on July 20 to win the $16,000 Grand Prize in the Summer Lake Ontario Counties Trout and Salmon Derby.

Notes off a soiled cuff: Trying to make sense of decision to end Pennsylvania’s deputy law enforcement programs
After decades covering public policymaking related to hunting, fishing and natural resources management in Pennsylvania, when an unpopular decision is made that makes no sense to me, I always figure there are things I don’t

Metro Area Fishing Report – August 23, 2026 – video
We continue to find some similar patterns but we dive into some different variations of how to make it happen.

Three Pennsylvania lakes among Bassmaster’s best Northeast destinations
Three Pennsylvania lakes are among Bassmaster’s best 25 bass fishing destinations in the northeastern U.S. in 2026.
Presque Isle Bay/Lake Erie central basin, Shenango River Lake, and Pymatuning Reservoir – all in northwestern Pennsylvania

Steve Sarley: New fishing lure craze has been a thing since my childhood
How much would you pay to catch a fish? I’m not talking about the cost of the best rod and reel, the cost of a boat, the cost of a fly-in vacation, or even the