Another gun deer hunting season in the books, with mixed results
Deer numbers appear solid, but with once-vibrant deer camps aging, and fewer youths joining the mix, harvest numbers suffer.
Hunter saves buck stuck on icy lake [video]
The rescue came two days before deer rifle season opened in Pennsylvania.
The evolution of a white-tailed deer stand
Blogger reflects on the history of deer-hunting treestands at one productive location on his hunting property.
Illinois hunter bags 51-point nontypical buck
And at least 30 of the points are scorable, the DNR says.
Hefty 780-pound bruin highlights 2018 Pennsylvania hunt
State also sees 10 percent increase in black bear harvest – 1,993 compared to 1,796 in 2017 – and more bears are yet to be taken in extended seasons in many Wildlife Management Units.
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Nearly 100 percent bull-hunting success rate, and some big racks, highlight 2018 elk season
Harvest included some large elk – 13 bulls were estimated to weigh 700 pounds or more, with two more than 800 pounds and the heaviest estimated at 894 pounds – 7-by-8. An 806-pounder with a 10-by-7 rack also taken.
'Tis the season for ice safety precautions
An early deep freeze has anglers across north country eager to launch the 2018-19 ice fishing season.
Sloshing through the rain and into the November rut
Too many days of rain along with flooded woods and fields have hurt prime-time archery hunting in Pennsylvania.
Marking the passing of fly-fishing author Charles Meck
He lived in Pennsylvania most of his life and was a favorite of this blogger.
All signs pointing to banner – even record – bear harvest in Pennsylvania
With cooperative weather, particularly on opening day Nov. 17, hunters primed to overtake state’s record 4,350 bear harvest, set in 2011. And Game Commission bear biologist says Penn’s Woods hold bigger bears, too, at least 800-pounders.
Takeaways from Pennsylvania's archery bear-deer seasons
It's the first time deer and bear archery seasons have been held at the same time in Pennsylvania.
Patchy but productive late-season ruffed grouse hunting
The leaves are down, but be prepared to walk some miles if you want to shoot a few ruffs during November and December.
onX Hunt: The #1 GPS Hunting App
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Prepping your boat and motor for winter storage
Open water still exists, but as freezing overnight temperatures become status quo across the north country, take these steps to prevent damage to your expensive equipment.
Fall walleye fishing tip: Go aggressive to target bigger fish
Use electronics to scan steep breaks to locate baitfish and predators, then make sure to follow them as they switch depths during changing light conditions.
A week-long hunter's delight in Pennsylvania
With so many various seasons in play, October’s third week gives hunters an option to chase just about any game species.
Pennsylvania pheasant stamp too expensive? Try halving the price for a year and see what happens
It seems that fewer Pennsylvania hunters chasing stocked pheasants because of stamp price.
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat has new executive director
Tim Schaeffer will replace outgoing John Arway next month.
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