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Fall and winter stockings: A second shot at trout

As the leaves turn and the morning air takes on a sharp edge, the outdoor world shifts in a familiar way. Gun cases come out of storage, archery targets take a beating in backyards and conversations at local diners drift toward trail-camera photos and tree-stand setups. Autumn is undeniably hunting season across much of the country, drawing masses into the woods. Yet for those willing to keep a rod rigged, this seasonal transition marks one of the most rewarding and overlooked stretches of the entire angling calendar. While the majority of sportsmen trade waders for camouflage, ...

PFBC offers grants to inspire interest in fishing and boating

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is once again seeking applicants for grants to support education programs that promote new and renewed interest in fishing and boating in Pennsylvania through the recruitment of new participants, retention of existing participants, and reactivation of former participants – collectively known as "R3." The grant application period is open now through Dec. 1, 2026. The application and additional information can be found on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com). “R3 Grants are an outstanding opportunity for organizations to ...

Drawdowns underway at two PFBC lakes ahead of dam infrastructure improvement projects

HARRISBURG — In advance of upcoming dam infrastructure improvement projects, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has announced that drawdowns are now underway at two lakes in the northeast region. Ford’s Lake, Lackawanna County Also known as Ford’s Pond, this 73-acre impoundment owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and managed by the PFBC for public fishing and boating will undergo a full drawdown. The $3.1 million dollar rehabilitation project will include the reinforcement of the existing dam embankment and spillway with new concrete to meet Pennsylvania Department ...

Outdoors Calendar

Atkinson Mills Sportsmen’s Club • Meetings — held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The club is located at 55 Sportsmen Club Lane, McVeytown; email atkinsonmillssportsmensclub@gmail.com; online at http://atkinsonmills-sportsmensclub.weebly.com. Blue Rock Sportsman’s Club • Club meetings — 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month on the gun range, and at 7 p.m. January and February in the barn. To east end Blue Rock: From Milroy, follow signs to Reeds Gap State Park. Free camping available and kitchen is open during all events except trap ...

National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 26

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania will celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, to recognize the significant contributions of hunters and anglers to wildlife conservation efforts across the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania has more than 1.1 million licensed anglers and 850,000 licensed hunters. The Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission annually observe Hunting and Fishing Day to recognize the generations of hunters and anglers who have contributed to the state’s rich conservation legacy. These efforts have played a ...

Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park reopens for fall foliage viewing

MOUNT JEWETT, Pa. — One of Pennsylvania’s iconic fall destinations in the Pennsylvania Wilds, the Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park, has reopened for fall foliage viewing, giving visitors a chance to experience breathtaking views of the Kinzua Valley at peak leaf-peeping season.   The Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park offers visitors a unique opportunity to walk out and peer down for stunning views of the Kinzua Valley on a viaduct that was reimagined as a skywalk after being partially toppled by a tornado.  For fall leaf viewing season, the Skywalk and the Kinzua ...