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No room for competition in the outdoors
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
May 9, 2026
For the last several months I’ve debated on writing about criticism in the hunting and fishing world. Every year, it seems like people get more critic...
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Sticker shock hits turkey hunters
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By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
May 2, 2026
While everyone is complaining about the rising cost of fuel, many spring turkey hunters are also having to dig deeper in their pockets this season. Ov...
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The eye of the gobbler
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
April 25, 2026
For the majority of game I hunt, my biggest concern is usually my scent. Trying to constantly keep the wind in my favor is always something I'm aware ...
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Big numbers on the early crappie bite
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
April 18, 2026
Last weekend my son and I traveled to Lake Latonka, a private lake in Mercer County. The goal was to catch crappie and take advantage of the crappie s...
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Best bites still weeks away
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
April 11, 2026
The opening weekend of Pennsylvania trout fishing flew by about as fast as I’ve ever seen. Last Saturday, the temperatures were nearly 80 degrees and ...
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Make youth trout day lots of fun
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
March 28, 2026
Today is mentored youth trout fishing day in Pennsylvania. This is a special day for youth anglers. Kids who are 15 years old and younger are the only...
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Signs point to strong spring turkey season
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By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
March 21, 2026
One of the most certain signs that spring is near is the sight of a strutting tom turkey. This is something I have witnessed on multiple occasions in ...
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More uses than you might think for shed antlers
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By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
March 14, 2026
March is prime time for hunting shed antlers. So far this year I’ve found close to 50 antlers. It’s been a great shed season for me and a lot of peopl...
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Great spring fishing to be had
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
March 7, 2026
For most Pennsylvania fishermen, trout season is still a month away. However, for those who don’t mind catching and releasing, there’s some great fish...
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