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.
Pennsylvania Outdoor News
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.
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Dec. 7, 2018
NORTHWEST REGION From the Game Commission Clarion and Jefferson counties LMGS Jesse Bish said officers caught three spotlighters out after 11 p.m. while in possession of a firearm in southern Jefferson County. Erie County Game Warden Darin Clark cited an individual for killing a deer off his back porch at 3 a.m. A neighbor reported the gunshot. Jefferson County Game…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – Dec. 7, 2018
Hunting made for light pressure at many fisheries across the commonwealth in recent weeks. Boaters are reminded that the mandatory cold-weather life jacket regulation for watercraft under 16 feet in length and all canoes and kayaks is in effect now through April 30. Anglers are urged to exercise caution while wading wild trout streams, as fish are spawning and…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Calendar – Dec. 7, 2018
Banquets/Fundraisers. Dec. 7: Bear Hollow WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Sandy Creek Fire Hall, Franklin. For more info call Jeff Superak, 814-428-1534. Feb. 9, 2019: Harrisburg RMEF Banquet, 5 p.m., Best Western Premier, Harrisburg. For more info call Gene Odato, 717-789-9206. Feb. 23, 2019: Pocono WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., The Woodlands Inn, Wilkes-Barre. For more info call Bill Bailey, 413-244-2304. Feb….
The evolution of a white-tailed deer stand
Blogger reflects on the history of deer-hunting treestands at one productive location on his hunting property.
Pennsylvania gun season for deer is always matchless
With the first crack of a rifle on the opening morning of the gun season for deer, hunters know they’re in the woods at a special time.
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Nov. 23, 2018
SOUTHCENTRAL REGION From the Game Commission York County Game Warden Justin Ritter reports two York City men were charged with unlawful taking and possession of big game, hunting through the use of bait, and possessing a license they were not entitled to. The charges come after a report from an individual seeing the two stuff a large buck into a…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Calendar – Nov. 23, 2018
Banquets/Fundraisers. Dec. 7: Bear Hollow WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Sandy Creek Fire Hall, Franklin. For more info call Jeff Superak, 814-428-1534. Feb. 9, 2019: Harrisburg RMEF Banquet, 5 p.m., Best Western Premier, Harrisburg. For more info call Gene Odato, 717-789-9206. Feb. 23, 2019: Pocono WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., The Woodlands Inn, Wilkes-Barre. For more info call Bill Bailey, 413-244-2304. Feb….
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – Nov. 23, 2018
Boaters are reminded that from Nov. 1 through April 30 anyone in a kayak, canoe or vessel shorter than 16 feet must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. For more, visit www.fishandboat.com. Anglers also are advised that wild trout are spawning in some Pennsylvania streams and extreme care should be taken not to step on redds. NORTHWEST REGION…
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.
Sloshing through the rain and into the November rut
Too many days of rain along with flooded woods and fields have hurt prime-time archery hunting in Pennsylvania.
Marking the passing of fly-fishing author Charles Meck
He lived in Pennsylvania most of his life and was a favorite of this blogger.
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Calendar – Nov. 9, 2018
Banquets/Fundraisers. Dec. 7: Bear Hollow WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Sandy Creek Fire Hall, Franklin. For more info call Jeff Superak, 814-428-1534. Feb. 9, 2019: Harrisburg RMEF Banquet, 5 p.m., Best Western Premier, Harrisburg. For more info call Gene Odato, 717-789-9206. Feb. 23, 2019: Pocono WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., The Woodlands Inn, Wilkes-Barre. For more info call Bill Bailey, 413-244-2304. Feb….
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – Nov. 9, 2018
Boaters are reminded that anyone in a kayak, canoe, or vessel less than 16 feet long on Pennsylvania waters is required to wear a personal flotation device from Nov. 1 to April 30. Fall trout stockings were conducted in recent weeks at select fisheries across the commonwealth. For a schedule, visit www.fishandboat.com. Anglers fishing wild trout streams are reminded that…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Nov. 9, 2018
NORTHWEST REGION From the Game Commission Crawford County Game Warden Mark Allegro recently investigated a dumping case in Union Township on State Game Land 213. The perpetrator was identified and interviewed, and, eventually admitted his guilt, saying he thought it was OK to dump garbage because he didn’t see “no littering” signs in the area. After cleaning up all trash…
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 Outdoor News Calendar – Oct. 26, 2018
Banquets/Fundraisers Oct. 27: Beads & Bootleggers RMEF Banquet, 5 p.m., Cross Creek Resort, Titusville. For more info call Tammy Mowry, 724-822-7390. Dec. 7: Bear Hollow WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Sandy Creek Fire Hall, Franklin. For more info call Jeff Superak, 814-428-1534. Feb. 9, 2019: Harrisburg RMEF Banquet, 5 p.m., Best Western Premier, Harrisburg. For more info call Gene Odato, 717-789-9206….
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – Oct. 26, 2018
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is stocking select streams and lakes with trout. For a schedule, visit www.fishandboat.com. NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — Walleyes were reported in 80 to 90 feet on the east side and in 60 to 70 feet out of Walnut Creek, as conditions allowed in recent weeks, with anglers doing well on watermelon-colored harnesses…
A week-long hunter’s delight in Pennsylvania
With so many various seasons in play, October’s third week gives hunters an option to chase just about any game species.
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.
Another archery season start with summer weather
Many different deer species may be infected with EHD, and white-tailed deer are highly susceptible, and experience high rates of mortality.Much like October of last year, the weather is just too darn humid and warm to immerse myself full-bore into archery hunting. This past Friday was my first excursion afield. The afternoon was cooler than the earlier part of week…
Cooler days (and better hunting) are on the horizon in Pennsylvania
Unseasonably hot weather has spoiled early-season hunting.
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – Oct. 12, 2018
Anglers are reminded that fall trout stockings are underway on select fisheries across the state. For a schedule, visit www.fishandboat.com NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — This past summer’s hot walleye bite continued through late September with catches coming on crawler harnesses and spoons in melon, copper, and purple-black colors in various depths from 50 to 78 feet. Anglers were also…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Oct. 12, 2018
NORTHWEST REGION From the Game Commission Crawford County Game Warden Mark Allegro reports that, after a lengthy investigation, multiple persons were identified riding ATVs unlawfully on state game lands on multiple occasions. Numerous charges are pending, and restitution for damages caused by the defendants will be sought. Venango County Game Warden Jason Amory reports that charges have been successfully adjudicated…
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Calendar – Oct. 12, 2018
Banquets/Fundraisers. Oct. 17: Somerset County Sportsmen’s League Banquet, 5 p.m., Berlin Community Building, Berlin. For more info call Rich Berkley, 814-267-6324. Oct. 20: Western PA RMEF Banquet, 6 p.m., Veteran’s Club, Marienville. For more info call Carl Mowry, 724-283-5708. Oct. 27: Beads & Bootleggers RMEF Banquet, 5 p.m., Cross Creek Resort, Titusville. For more info call Tammy Mowry, 724-822-7390. Dec….
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