Opinions
Once they're here, can we stop exotic species?
Eurasian watermilfoil. Hydrilla. Zebra mussels. Emerald ash borer. Asian carp. The list of exotic invasive species in the United States is long and growing. Every time a new one makes the list government organizations get
Don't blame the skunks
I was mowing my yard a few weeks ago and noticed a large patch of dug up turf. Grass roots were scattered everywhere. My first inclination was to get the varmint having the nerve to
Did Oct. 1 opener seal youth hunt fate?
By now everyone is pretty much aware that the state’s proposed youth hunt over the Columbus Day weekend isn’t going to happen, its fate sealed when a crossbow extension – extension, not expansion – bill
Fishing for Gold
During our traditional Fourth of July camping trip, fishing for panfish with the kids is predictable. This year was different; we ended up fishing for gold. My husband, Mike, and our two children traveled to
When will hunters end the ridiculous banter about deer harvest reporting?
I have hunted for nearly 50 years and have sent in a harvest report card for every deer, buck or doe that I have ever harvested in Pennsylvania. I wish every hunter would do the
It's Time For Plastics
There are all different styles of fishing, and one of my favorites is fishing with plastics. Plastics offer an opportunity to fish cover that you might not be able to with any other baits. They
New 'Friends' group supports federal duck stamp
Ducks have a new friend in town. It is the Friends of the Duck Stamp. This friends group is an independent, non-profit group devoted to the promotion, preservation, sale and better understanding of the Federal
Camping with kids
Most outdoor enthusiasts would expect me touting how awesome it is to be in the wild, with just some synthetic material separating my family from the elements. They’d expect me to type away about the
Deer Registration Changes?
Deer registration stations are what makes an outdoors writer’s job more interesting, easier, and a whole lot of fun. There are all kinds of people there, many of whom killed deer, some who do not.
