Swat lanternflies or stomp out CWD?
For those of you in the western reaches of the state who don’t pay attention to the news, spotted lanternflies are the mother of all invasive pests – the worst bug we’ve seen.
Great spring project for kids: The Outdoor News Wood Duck Challenge!
Since 1989, the Wood Duck Challenge has been an Outdoor News institution that encourages youth under the age of 18 to construct and install a wood duck nesting box. For access to complete plans and instructions, check out this video!
Coronavirus alters Pennsylvania state park use, trout stocking, trout fishing, shooting ranges
The coronavirus is impacting outdoor use and will likely impact it more as the pandemic progresses.
Now’s a good time to spend extra hours with nature
With the coronavirus placing people at home beyond their usual timeframe, spending additional hours within nature’s settings becomes an excellent benefit.
Spring crappie locations: Understanding three key slab movements
Knowing how crappies move and adjust their habits during ice-out, pre-spawn and spawn will put more fillets in the frying pan.
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Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission pledges money to promoting fishing by Hispanic families
Hispanic families in Berks County to benefit from fishing programs specially aimed at increasing their angling participation.
Ice fishing tip: Think shallow for late season panfish
Locate standing weeds in shallow water in late winter, and hungry panfish will be hanging out nearby.
A guide for taking kids trout fishing
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s popular mentored youth trout days will once again provide opportunities in stocked trout waters a week ahead of the regional and statewide trout season openers.
Pennsylvania Game Commission’s proposal for rifle season is controversial
Many not pleased with PGC’s proposal to reinstate statewide concurrent anterless and antlered season.
Ice fishing tip: Using spoons to catch more late-season panfish
Small spoons tipped with plastics, worms, or minnow heads and tails will attract more perch, crappies, and sunfish thus boosting your odds of catching more fish.
Spring cleaning is for the birds
Tackle these duties before the snow melts for better bird nesting success and health this spring.
Psst… don’t tell anyone, but kayak fishing rules
Kid Lesmeister all you want, but from Alaska to Minnesota to Florida, angling via kayaking has produced big fish and great memories.
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers boost ranks in Harrisburg, Pa.
Event featured prize giveaways, story-telling and the camaraderie one would expect around a glowing campfire shared among friends.
Rabbit and squirrel hunting: No better way to spend February
Longer days and warmer sunshine activate small game hunting opportunities between now and – bonus day – Feb. 29.
Snow geese coming to Pennsylvania early this year
Call it climate change, a freakish mild winter or little snow cover, but huge flocks of greater snow geese have made their way into Pennsylvania, especially the southeastern portion-much earlier than normal.
Too bad elk can’t be counted with drones in Pennsylvania
Flying aircraft low to count elk in Pennsylvania is risky.
Two weeks of concurrent deer season on the horizon in Pennsylvania
Concurrent deer seasons give hunters a choice and increase the odds for success for those with limited time to hunt.
Angler licenses won't be flapping in the wind under new rule
Outdoorsy Pennsylvanians can soon keep their fishing license in a pocket rather than having to attach it to an outer garment.
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