Pennsylvania sportsmen’s groups press lawmakers for conservation support
In a world where money talks, Pennsylvania’s sportsmen have some clout.
Keystone State of Mind by Tyler Frantz
It’s a great time to be a Pennsylvania trout angler
After nearby angler lands a beautiful fish, and celebration ensues, blogger thankful to be a part of this experience – and that his boy could witness this all-around positive camaraderie along the stream.
Shed hunting is a rite of spring
Blogger recounts thrill of discovering a perfect set of whitetail antlers.
Watching wildlife on the web
Pennsylvania agency offers live online streaming of bears and snow geese.
Pennsylvania continues to lead nation in deer-vehicle accidents
Rounding out the top five states of the nation’s overall deer-vehicle-accident claims during this time period, in order, are Michigan, New York, North Carolina, and Texas.
Changing Pennsylvania bear hunting as we know it?
Expansion of Pennsylvania bear season intended to deal with growing population.
Waning moments: A plan comes together for one last deer of the year
A tale of late-season deer hunting with a crossbow in Pennsylvania.
The outdoorsman’s truck: Often overlooked and underappreciated, but an invaluable asset to the cause
My pickup sassed me while driving to cash in a holiday gift card at a nearby outdoors retail store recently. While “Old Smokey” seldom complains — even after all I’ve put her through this year — she couldn’t help but…
Focus on food and cover for late-season deer hunting success
Hunting after the holidays can be difficult in terms of weathering the elements, but it’s also still a decent opportunity to fill a tag for those willing to put in the extra time and effort.
Doe hunting success doesn’t always come easy
But it's worth it, especially when you consider how hard you worked and the lifetime of memories made in the process.
Thanksgiving weekend offers more than just turkeys for Pennsylvania hunters
There are multiple game birds and waterfowl worth pursuing for Pennsylvania hunters during their time away from work and school.
Takeaways from Pennsylvania's archery bear-deer seasons
It's the first time deer and bear archery seasons have been held at the same time in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania pheasant stamp too expensive? Try halving the price for a year and see what happens
It seems that fewer Pennsylvania hunters chasing stocked pheasants because of stamp price.
Cooler days (and better hunting) are on the horizon in Pennsylvania
Unseasonably hot weather has spoiled early-season hunting.
Judge’s Yellowstone grizzly ruling is troubling
States need to be allowed to manage burgeoning bear populations.
How does Pennsylvania’s deer-parts ban impact out-of-state hunters?
New CWD rules will affect Pennsylvania hunters who hunt in other states.
Excitement builds for Pennsylvania dove season opener
And the big kicker is that hunters may now manipulate crops and other vegetation for the sole purpose of improving dove hunting.
Yes, Pennsylvania archery season is just around the corner
Writer admits he's not quite ready yet, but has no doubts he'll be there when it's go-time.
What happens to fish when streams flood?
On the heels of catching a huge trout, blogger ponders flooding.
Fish & Boat Commission increases permit fees to cover costs, remains hopeful for license fee hike
Pennsylvania agency struggling to fund trout stocking, other programs.
Fireflies: Pennsylvania’s lofty summer luminaries
Pennsylvania’s “lightning bugs” are truly one of a kind.
Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited to restore wild trout stream in Lebanon County
Not only will the trout benefit, but also the watershed in its entirety, including the anglers who call it home.
Backyard bounty: Grow a garden to pair with your wild game and fish harvests
Hunting, fishing and gardening go together in Pennsylvania.
Top officials say policies, public non-compliance hampering CWD control efforts
Top officials weigh in on escalating CWD crisis in state deer population.
A beautiful spring day for youth turkey hunt – and to be outdoors in Pennsylvania
Youth mentored turkey hunters greeted by nice weather in Pennsylvania.
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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