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Pennsylvania Cuffs and Collars: Three-year hunting license revocation for illegal killing of black bear
Field reports from Wildlife Game Wardens and Waterways Conservation Officers published in the Aug. 4, 2023 edition of Pennsylvania Outdoor News.
Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: 63rd Lancaster Hunting & Fishing Show, Sale set for Aug. 12
A mix of outdoor-related news stories from across Pennsylvania published in the Aug. 4, 2023 edition of Pennsylvania Outdoor News.

Pennsylvania Game Commission seeks public assistance in annual turkey survey
The Pennsylvania Game Commission again is seeking input from the public in surveying wild turkeys this summer. The annual Pennsylvania Wild Turkey Sighting Survey is underway and runs through Aug. 31.

Fishing during mayfly hatches – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using a ned rig with slow, methodical retrieves. Bites will often be subtle so be alert for any movement on your line.

Even smart people fall for turkey myths
I’ve long wondered why people have so many odd beliefs about turkeys. Myths about them are nearly as stubborn and pervasive as those about whitetails. Prof. Mike Chamberlain, at the University of Georgia, addressed this

Outdoor Insights: Replacing Land Tawney no easy task for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
News last week that Backcountry Hunters and Anglers CEO and President Land Tawney will be stepping down startled the nation’s outdoors advocates. Tawney has been the pied piper of public lands for the growing organization

Commentary: Minnesota DNR commissioner responds to Federal criticism of SNA lead ban
The following is a letter sent by DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen to Federal Ammunition in response to recent correspondence from Federal, which appeared in the July 14, 2023, Outdoor News commentary. That letter/commentary addressed Federal’s

LCCMR members forward funding recommendations for ’25 projects
The Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources met July 20 to take the next step in recommendations for Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund projects for Fiscal Year 2025. The commission recommended 101 projects for review.
Minnesota’s Mixed Bag: Bear hunters need to buy licenses by Aug. 1
A mix of outdoor-related news stories from across Minnesota published in the July 28, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.