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Pennsylvania researcher, Duane Diefenbach, honored by the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association named Duane Diefenbach, Penn State adjunct professor of wildlife ecology, as its 2023 NDA Professional Deer Manager of the Year Award winner.
The association presents the award to a person

Poachers in Pennsylvania sentenced after shooting 26 deer
Three people recently plead guilty in Westmoreland County court for their roles in a series of wildlife crimes committed in southwestern Pennsylvania.
According to the Game Commission, the trio shot 26 deer, mostly at

Snowy winter days are prime time for cottontails
Small game hunters across Pennsylvania have just a few more days to enjoy the final spoils of February’s waning hunting season. Whenever the skies open and provide a gift of fresh snowfall, conditions for success

Senators say Pennsylvania Game Commission owns enough game lands
After Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans gave his annual report to the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee Feb. 8, senators wanted to talk about his agency’s land acquisition.
Sen. Scott Hutcinson, R-

Even with today’s technology, having map and compass skills an important trait
The digital world has brought our species a long list of tools that can enhance outdoor experiences. A good example is the ubiquitous smartphone that even “mature” outdoor enthusiasts including myself always carry into the

A quick chat with Mark Kenyon of Wired to Hunt
Michigan’s Mark Kenyon isn’t offended if you call him a deer nerd or whitetail geek.
Although Kenyon self-describes as a “passionate deer hunter,” those other labels fit, too. He built his work and career

Interested in hunting snow geese? Here are options in New York and beyond
New York, while offering snow goose hunting opportunities, is certainly not a hot spot like the Central Flyway. Occasionally the big flocks will have to stop for a few days when the snow line and

Michigan DNR says bear population growth looks to be trending in positive direction
Michigan’s bear populations are trending in the right direction, with signs the Upper Peninsula population is growing and numbers below the bridge are stabilizing, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
DNR Large Carnivore

Need a new bird dog? Focus on finding the right litter for your needs
Spring is when a lot of people think about getting a new pup. If that sounds like you, it’s a good idea to get started on your research now.