Hunting, fishing license increases are usually fair
Hunters and fishermen shouldn’t complain about occasional license increases that are invariably needed.
On the Trail by Ron Steffe
Young deer face a dangerous path to survival
Fawns face many risks, a collection of hazards that may bring their demise before they even know that human hunters are dangerous, too.
Some Pennsylvania gobblers disregard blogger’s prior observations
For this writer, during some recent turkey interactions, the birds chose to cooperate.
Spring gobbler season becoming more challenging in Pennsylvania
Hunting springtime gobblers is even harder nowadays because of the proliferation of predators, which has decreased turkey numbers.
Pennsylvania trout opener remains a special day
The opening of trout season in this state is so unique and memorable that anglers will never allow its demise.
Pennsylvania Youth Trout Day always a good thing
The special day may well be responsible for a memory that moves that child as an adult to not only become a dedicated fisherman, but to also be one of those people who protect and enhance our waters.
Pennsylvania must find a way to win battle against CWD
If we don't win this battle against CWD, prepare for wild places without deer. That would be a terrible loss.
Pennsylvania trout streams: protect them faithfully
The state’s trout waters should be considered a blessed resource for all.
Squirrels can make a hunter's day during February in Pennsylvania
If you’re bored come February, try squirrel hunting for both a challenge and tasty meal.
Varying weather patterns perplexing snow geese
Snow geese passing toward wintering grounds much later than normal.
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.
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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