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.
Ron Steffe
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.
Thoughts of mourning dove hunting
The season opener is right around the corner.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
Early Pennsylvania archery start proves rewarding – at least for those who brave the ‘elements’
Hunt usually offers extended chances to harvest a deer without hurting the resource. That’s a good thing for both young and older hunters, at least those who don’t have excuses for not hunting.
Heat hurts goose hunting, and could also prove troublesome for deer
A long stay of extreme heat has resulted in poor goose hunting, and may allow biting midges to nibble on whitetails much too often.
September goose hunting should evolve as birds alter their behavior
Scouting, hard work, patience and serious planning with a willingness to change from what worked in the past are the ways to go.
August a good time to restore faith in being an outdoor person
Parts of June and all of July have been pretty rough on the writer – in both body and mind.
Hunters, fishermen better hope legislators finally do right by Fish & Boat and Game commissions
Not easy to trust politicians’ words, but let’s hope they come through with the license-fee increases so desperately needed by agencies.
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