HARRISBURG — When it comes to whitetail deer, Pennsylvanians can factually make the claim “We’re No. 1!” Unfortunately, that famous claim more associated with fans of competitive sports teams is not a boast if made by Pennsylvania deer hunters. Instead it reflects the ongoing sad ...
I have never been a hunter or fisherman who headed into the field with obtaining food as the main goal. While I enjoy and am thankful for the many meals I have secured during these outings, I have always seen collecting the sustenance as a nice bonus that came after a successful adventure. Don’t get me wrong — any animal that I harvest is enjoyed by family or friends. I am not a hunter who hunts to kill and allows the animal to go to waste. I am thankful to these animals and make sure they are used respectfully. I was never raised to view hunting or fishing as a substitute for ...
If you’ve been hunting turkeys for a while, or even if you haven’t, you’ve probably heard hunters talk about “educated birds.” You know, those smart public-land gobblers your buddy always brags about hunting and killing. The fact is, whether it’s public or private land, some turkeys are harder to hunt than others. The question remains — why? We know some of the main causes, or at least suggested causes, of turkeys becoming harder to fool. Some of the most common suggestions include enormous pressure, too much calling, and I’m sure the list could go on from ...
HARRISBURG — Count the National Deer Alliance as the latest in a group of respected and credible conservation organizations supporting the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s chronic wasting disease management strategy, while reinforcing that ample scientific research points to prions as the cause of the disease. The other organizations supporting Game Commission research are the Quality Deer Management Association, Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen and Conservationists, Archery Trade Association, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Mule Deer ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Every year, Pennsylvania stocks its public waterways with millions of trout in the hopes that humans will follow. Judging from the numbers who turn out religiously for the opening day of trout season, the strategy is working. On opening day for the 2019 season, anglers were back — stalking brook, rainbow and brown trout, among other species. But the number of fishing licenses and trout/salmon permits being sold tells a different, more complicated story. Pennsylvania fishing license sales are down, and the state is trying to improve participation by focusing on ...
CENTRE HALL — Whether or not March comes in like a lion, the first weekend of the month is a sure sign that consistently warmer weather is on the way. That means fishing, spring gobbler hunting, camping and family picnics. With that in mind, there is no better time to register for the largest outdoors event of its kind — the Great American Outdoor Picnic. A family oriented conservation-based event, it is held on the grounds of Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park in Centre Hall. This year’s fifth-annual picnic is Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Purchase of a $100 raffle ...
