Varying weather patterns perplexing snow geese
Snow geese passing toward wintering grounds much later than normal.
On the Trail by Ron Steffe
A marvelous holiday break hunting with a young beagle
A couple of days with Katie took author back to those most marvelous times.
Dismal duck season so far in much of southeastern Pennsylvania
Hopefully, future weather will bring some better waterfowl hunting circumstances, and improved flights of migrants, or this may end up as a “no duck dinner” year for this blogger's home.
Weird feeling hunting a Pennsylvania Sunday
Archery hunting a Sunday in Pennsylvania sure felt strange.
Archers hunting the rut in Pennsylvania
Up to this point, Pennsylvania’s bigger bucks are rarely seen in daylight in my neck of the woods.
Remarkable Pennsylvania hunting week approaches
Upcoming Saturday brings the beginning of chance to pursue numerous game species in the state.
Invasive insects changing forests in Pennsylvania
Losing ash and hemlock trees to invasive bugs is sad.
Time to accept the truth about climate change
Climate change is real, and denying that is not helping.
In Pennsylvania, wild foods look promising for whitetails
A short slow walk, with eyes open and searching, has given the writer a promise that deer are now fattening, and that plenty of winter nourishment will be easily found.
Statewide, same-day trout opener for Pennsylvania seems a sensible idea
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission voting to establish a statewide opener for trout season.
Help Maryland with a problem while enjoying great fishing
Maryland has an invasive it wants removed, and Pennsylvania anglers can help.
Lengthening of special regs portion of Big Pine Creek a good move
What had been in the past a little over a mile of Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures section has been increased to 3.3 miles for this fishing year by the Fish & Boat Commission.
Bass season in Pennsylvania provides some great fishing opportunities
The state's abundance of lakes and rivers assures anglers seeking bass they’ll have plenty of locations to do so this summer.
Take a moment to thank those who have ensured our outdoor, overall lives
Memorial Day reminds Americans that we owe much to those who’ve made certain we have the right to enjoy our lives outdoors.
Pennsylvania gobblers difficult when locked in with real girlfriends
The week ended without a shot fired, the big birds content with the company they were already sharing.
Correcting a false impression from an earlier post
Some readers have misunderstood a previous blog and commentary, so here’s a better explanation.
Frosty air, frigid water can't spoil Pennsylvania trout opener
This opening of trout fishing, similar at least to openers in years past, offers hope and promise that the world is finally starting to move on in a normal fashion.
Easing toward normal in the Pennsylvania outdoors
Hoping the return to an almost normal opening of trout fishing will fill people with a sense of cheer and enjoyment.
Snow geese in Pennsylvania moving quickly
Heavy snow is finally melting, and snow geese are pushing through in a hurry.
An appalling proposal from the Pennsylvania Game Commission
The agency's most recent proposal for certain wildlife management units lacks serious consideration.
Sharing a hunt with young hunters has lasting payback for seasoned outdoorsmen
Aging hunters should consider hunting with youth to invigorate themselves.
Pennsylvania public hunting lands also hold outstanding bucks
For those willing to work, hunting Pennsylvania’s public lands can equate to downing a buck of a lifetime.
About This Blog
Ron Steffe grew up in the farm country of Berks County, where he still resides today. His first hunting outings began at the age of 8. Those episodes consisted of following close behind his father on small game hunts, a broken .22 rifle in hand, with which he pretended to shoot his share of fleeing quarry. His angling experiences started at about the same time. A member of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association and the Outdoor Writers of America Association, he has been published locally, statewide and nationally, most often reflecting upon first-hand outdoor experiences, in which he still fully engages today.
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