Keystone State of Mind by Tyler Frantz
Commitment to conservation in Pennsylvania and beyond
Remember to support the organizations that support hunting, fishing.
Fall turkeys worth hunters’ attention in Pennsylvania
They can be a lot of fun to hunt, and they’re out there for the taking.
Hunting skinny-water wood ducks in Pennsylvania
Don’t miss out on the early season woodies hunting opportunities in Pa.
September squirrel hunting for the first time in Pennsylvania
Squirrel season opens a month early in the state this year.
Get your dog (and yourself) in shape for hunting season
After a torrid July in Pennsylvania, it’s time to prepare for fall hunting seasons.
Has the pandemic saved outdoor recreation in Pennsylvania and beyond?
Fishing license sales, kayak permit sales, camp site rentals through the roof.
Young of the year a welcomed sight in Pennsylvania, offer hope for the future
Blogger noticing young animals like never before in Pennsylvania.
The fish (and the snakes) aren’t biting in Pennsylvania
Close encounter with Penns Creek rattler in Pennsylvania gets blogger’s attention.
Westmoreland County teen bags Pennsylvania Triple Trophy
Girl takes bear, buck and a gobbler in a year.
Pennsylvania spring turkey woods are teeming with life
Turkey hunter recounts his experiences chasing spring gobblers.
In trying times, nature provides for hunters, anglers
Successful hunting seasons make for a freezer full of venison, pheasants and geese to last through these troubling months under lockdown.
Rain, shine, wind or snow, a fishing we will go
To be consistently successful in Pennsylvania, trout fishermen need to be adaptable.
PFBC cancels Southeast Regional trout season amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Fish & Boat Commission also announced a number of changes to its trout stocking plans. For starters, public volunteers are no longer permitted to assist with trout stocking, a longtime tradition for many families across the state.
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.
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.
See you at the Great American Outdoor Show
Huge central Pennsylvania outdoor show has something for everyone.
Running traffic on migratory geese tests hunters’ resolve
Goose hunting is often not easy in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania still dragging its feet in Chesapeake Bay cleanup effort
State won’t commit to necessary pollution abatement for estuary's health.
Purple Paint law adds 'No Trespassing' options for Pennsylvania landowners
New law allows Pennsylvania landowners to post ground against hunting by painting trees.
Time afield with bird dog a memory worth making
In the field, blogger and dog are equals, best friends, family.
Close calls and near misses – the theme of 'Fall Fest' weekend in Penn’s woods
Hunting for bears, deer, turkeys and grouse in Pennsylvania.
Camp offers special education for kids interested in trout, fly-fishing, conservation
Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp to accept early applications in Pennsylvania.
Penn State entomologist warns of tick-borne illness as Pennsylvania hunting seasons begin
The state leads the country in Lyme disease cases.
About This Blog
Tyler Frantz caught the outdoor illness as a young boy, when he stayed up late, anxiously awaiting his father’s return from a successful trip to bear camp. His condition worsened at age 15, when he arrowed his first whitetail on the family farm in Schuylkill County. Since then, Tyler has been fortunate to hunt and fish all across the great state of Pennsylvania. Now, he shares his passion for the outdoors as a successful freelance writer for various local, state, and national publications. He teaches fulltime in Lebanon County, where he resides with an understanding wife, inquisitive son and energetic bird dog.
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