Opinions
On Sunday Hunting and Mixed Signals from NRA
It makes me leery that the National Rifle Association is among a group of national organizations pushing for the implementation of Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania and the 10 other states where it is either prohibited
Spring Deserves an Early Look
Spring, according to the calendar, is still a few weeks away. It begins about 6 p.m. March 20. Not to rush into the next season, but after a trying winter, a few refreshing signs of
Let’s clean up our act
With the snow piled up to your knees, you can’t see it right now, but believe me, I know it’s there. It will pop up like trout lilies along streams in my backyard and in
Hold Governor Dayton to his campaigning words
Campaign promises are made to be broken right? It would seem that’s a common trend throughout the history of our Republic but that’s just a cynical way of seeing the world. How do you get
Doe Season Length & Structure
One oft-debated “Deer Wars” topic here in Pennsylvania is the length and timing of antlerless deer season. Hunter views run the gamut from supporting 12 days of concurrent buck and doe season, favoring 7 or
Discovery of Maryland deer with CWD sends shivers through Pennsylvania
It’s ironic that one of the biggest stories in Pennsylvania’s outdoor world – Commonwealth Court dismissing the Unified Sportsmen’s lawsuit against the Game Commission over deer management
Politics often stymies sound wildlife management
It’s often interesting to see how things are done in other parts of the country. A few weeks ago, I was visiting my son and his family in North Carolina and happened to check the
So You Want to Be A Waterfowl Guide?
There’s nothing like waiting until the last day of the season for your first hunt. While I was whittling out late-season field time for chasing deer and rabbits, I almost let the waterfowl season get
Fishing Guides must Finally Comply with Metroparks Permit Requirement
Professional fishing guides utilizing Lake Metroparks stream access now need to approach the agency for proper paperwork. While the parks system has always had a policy whereby anyone offering a pay-for service must secure a
