Outdoors

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 ...

RIDGWAY — Twenty‑five volunteers spent Friday at State Game Lands 44 in Elk County planting and fencing shrubs and trees for wildlife, working through...

KANE — The Upland Bird Hunt Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society is seeking volunteers for a wildlife planting and fencing project at 9 a.m. April 11 ...

Last April, I positioned myself at an eddy near the top of a large hole. The stream had been stocked three days earlier but the water was dropping qui...

EMPORIUM — Registration for this year’s Sinnemahone Canoe and Kayak Paddle will close April 10. Organizers say preparations are in place for the April...

Willow Creek Sportsman's Club hosted its popular annual Youth Trout Derby on Saturday, held in conjunction with Pennsylvania’s Mentored Youth Trout Da...

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...

Well, any respectable writer hates to sound like a broken record but, unfortunately, it’s impossible for me not to repeat something I’ve mentioned fre...

KANE — Volunteers are needed for wildlife planting and fencing at 9 a.m. April 3 on State Game Lands 44 in Elk County. Work is expected to conclude by...

JOHNSONBURG — The Ruffed Grouse Society’s Upland Bird Hunt Chapter will offer an individual, one‑on‑one bird dog training clinic at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a...

HARRISBURG — A bill to restore Pennsylvania’s traditional opening day of statewide firearms deer season was introduced in the state Senate today, acco...

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 ...

As a public figure — hunter, fisherman, shooter, writer and occasional speaker — I receive my share of criticism on a variety of issues. One of the mo...

KANE — The Upland Bird Hunt Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society is seeking volunteers for two wildlife planting and fencing projects April 3 and 11. ...

KANE — The Roach‑Bauer Forestry Forum reminds attendees that April 2 is the last day to register for the April 9 program. Registrations must be receiv...

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...

ELDRED — The Eldred Conservation Club will host a hunter/trapper education course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21.  If possible, students should prereg...

I cannot say I’m sorry area is experiencing milder and shorter winters than those of my youth. This winter, unfortunately, was a throwback — a winter ...

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...

Traditionally, I plan my annual trip to my daughter's home in Rhode Island just before Feb. 22, my birthday. However, this year, church responsibiliti...