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Small game, big lessons
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
November 1, 2025
While it’s been more than 25 years since I’ve hunted squirrels, I’ve done a fair amount with my son this fall. Introducing my son to squirrel hunting ...
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Early doe season could make a hunter for life
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By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
October 18, 2025
Oct. 18 to 25 is when muzzleloader hunters can hunt antlerless deer in Pennsylvania. Youth and senior hunters can rifle hunt for antlerless deer Oct. ...
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Trail cams can help or hurt
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By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
October 11, 2025
The one thing that has made deer hunting more fun and enjoyable for me more recently has been running trail cameras. Trail cams are a game changer for...
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Archery opener means go time
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By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
October 4, 2025
The opening day of the Pennsylvania archery season has always been the start to my hunting season. When the archery opener arrives, I know it’s go tim...
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Technology versus woodsmanship
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By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
September 27, 2025
Forced to pick one tool that has completely changed the sport of hunting, it would be the cell phone. Throughout my 27-year hunting career, a lot of c...
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Bears, bucks and ‘haw berries’
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By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
September 19, 2025
For some, hunting season has already started here in the Keystone State. Canada geese came in season Sept. 1 and squirrels are now legal to hunt since...
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What to wear in the woods
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By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
September 6, 2025
One of the most controversial conversations I have with other hunters is how to dress for hunting. From certain camo patterns, boot styles, expensive ...
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Smoke in the chimney
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By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
August 30, 2025
What I love most about this part of the country is the four seasons. From one season to the next, there’s always something new to look forward to. Wit...
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Bucks’ late summer behavioral shift
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By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
August 16, 2025
Several major changes will happen within all bucks before summer ends. Their behavior will change along with their feeding and bedding patterns. The b...
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