Fishing
Cicada emergence offers Pennsylvania anglers a rare and brief opportunity
There’s a buzz in the central Pennsylvania outdoor community – literally. For the first time since 2008, Brood XIV periodical cicadas have emerged en masse across the region. This rare appearance of large insects, with
Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: Migratory game bird seasons set
There are two significant changes to waterfowl seasons. The regular season daily bag limit for Canada geese in the Atlantic Population Zone has decreased from three to one, and for northern pintail, there will be
Ben Moyer: Saying goodbye after more than two decades of writing for Pennsylvania Outdoor News
Except for an arranged recent absence, it has been my privilege to write this “Ridgelines” column for every edition of Pennsylvania Outdoor News since the publication’s inception in 2003. Our editor, and my friend, Jeff
Fond memories created in one of the Adirondacks’ most remote locations
The West Canada Lake area lies at the head of three Adirondack water-sheds: the Cedar River, the West Canada Creek and the Moose River. This makes it a relatively high general land area and somewhat
Metro Area Fishing Report – June 15, 2025 – video
Fish are trying to move into summer patterns but still playing hooky.
Beat the lake chaos with a deeper understanding of river fishing
It’s easy to find solitude on the lake in the spring. Ditto the fall, especially as the calendar flips closer to winter. But summer? Better be prepared to either deal with the traffic resulting from
There’s something about an old rowboat that’s hard to quit
It’s been a bit over 45 years ago when I first heard Joe was selling his old aluminum rowboat. I was instantly interested in purchasing it, though at the time, I was not sure I
Part one of Ernest Hemingway’s “Big Two-Hearted River”
Editor’s note: For subscribers searching for some leisurely reading during the long days of summer, Outdoor News is reprinting a seminal piece of American literature. Ernest Hemingway’s “Big Two-Hearted River” marks its centennial in 2025,
Oak Duke: Desperately seeking the right trout water
Nothing quite like the feeling of having a good fish on.
But was it a fluke?, No pun intended. Who wants to catch just one fish? Sometimes trout will hit a fly, we mumble,
