Two wishes for Pennsylvania outdoors in 2020
The outdoor world of Pennsylvania has many needs, but these are this blogger's top two.
On the Trail by Ron Steffe
Pennsylvania Saturday rifle opener didn’t seem different from customary Monday start
It's all about the same when it comes to hunter numbers and harvested deer.
A most dreadful waste in Pennsylvania
The carnage of deer and other wildlife hit on Pennsylvania highways is a horrifying loss of one of the state's most important and loved resources.
The distinctive character of archery season
Deer hunting during archery season combines challenge, work, beauty and a different animal compared to later gun seasons.
Pennsylvania’s golden mountainsides beckon hunters
For hunters in Pennsylvania, time spent in the woods allows one to connect with a range of colors and wildlife movement.
Seems like the whitetail population in Pennsylvania is growing
Reports across the state speak of more sightings of white-tailed deer.
One writer's take on the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s CWD attack plan
Agency's plans to halt spread should be noted by anyone with interest in deer and elk in Pennsylvania.
Foods for wildlife look promising across Pennsylvania
Fruits, nuts and other nourishment wild creatures depend upon seem abundant.
Labor Day weekend affirms yearly start for waterfowl hunters
Tips that may put a few more September geese in your bag.
Scouting deer now will aid your hunts come fall
Braving the heat of summer to scout deer can give hunters an edge when seasons open.
Battle lines over CWD in Pennsylvania seem to be forming
Those with an interest in whitetail deer and elk in this state are splitting over how to deal with chronic wasting disease crisis.
Bass angling Pennsylvania waters with live bait pays off
With all the new-fangled mock bass attractants being marketed today, plus an uncountable number of lures constructed in vast varieties, live baits have taken a back seat.
The good and bad that comes with a wet spring in Pennsylvania
The deluge of rain, and destructive power of spring storms, if limited, can both hurt and help the world outside.
Hens are still calling the shots for Pennsylvania toms
Not all was lost, however, as Big Pine Creek offered outstanding trout fishing all week.
Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon area fully satisfies any outdoor pursuit
For anyone seeking a good time in a scenic outdoor setting, this is sure to please.
Once again, kudos to Pennsylvania’s Fish & Boat Commission
The tireless work of the agency's personnel helps ensure sportsmen of the state have ample places to fish.
A mixed bag in trout opener
Welcome warmth greets anglers as the first day of the regional trout opener arrives. But in general, catches are slow and complaints many.
Facts and opinions to consider about CWD
It is important that the hunting public stick to the facts regarding CWD and not subscribe to unproven statements.
Snow geese finally on the move in Pennsylvania
Crazy weather has slowed snow geese migration movements locally.
Still plenty to do outdoors in Pennsylvania this time of year
Rather than sitting around and waiting for springtime, utilize the current weather patterns.
Keep CWD in your thoughts in Pennsylvania
The blessing of being a serious deer hunter in turn brings the writer to ponder the future of deer and elk in a world being more and more ravaged by the disease.
Not giving up on bagging a Pennsylvania whitetail
Here in southeastern Pennsylvania, flintlock and archery seasons continue for deer, and blogger plans to hunt as much as possible during those remaining days.
Let the sparks fly in Pennsylvania
Flintlock season for deer in Pennsylvania opened the day after Christmas, and it’s a terrific time of year to be hunting this distinctive season.
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.
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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