Outdoors

As soon as July arrived, the walleye bite on the Allegheny Reservoir seemed to slow down. May and June were phenomenal months for catching numbers of ...

I’m pleased to see more and more kayaks and canoes on the waters today. Not only do these pollution-free watercraft eliminate the roar of engines, the...

Zach Brody claimed the Iron Grouse Trophy on Saturday, topping a field of more than 80 shooters during the second annual Iron Grouse Shoot at the Brad...

Some might wonder why a deer hunter would be running trail cameras this time of year, knowing deer season is still about three months away. But as tra...

The long-forgotten pond was thickly ringed with brush and aspen trees, its steep sides interspersed with patches of poison ivy and oak. Located beside...

COUDERSPORT — A limited number of openings remain for the Ruffed Grouse Society's Women's Introduction to Wingshooting Program, which will be held thi...

Summer is upon us and with it, warmer weather and warmer water temperatures. The first thing to recognize is that the fish are changing their habits n...

Even though we aren’t yet to the middle of summer, most mast crops are starting to develop. I always like to make my rounds in my hunting areas throug...

Two black bears recently roamed through Irish Hollow in Smethport, where Dr. David Comes photographed them from his porch.

Each June, dedicated volunteers with the NCTA Allegheny National Forest Chapter plan, organize, and host the Allegheny 100 Challenge. The A-100 is an ...

A group of us were hunting snowshoe rabbits near Kennedy Springs some years back. It was the day after Christmas and we were all eager to get outside ...

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced that its new hunting and trapping licenses for the 2026-27 seasons will go on sale Monday at 8...

Walleyes are among the best eating fish on the planet. They are my favorite fish to eat and my favorite fish to catch. The walleye is also one of the ...

COUDERSPORT — The Ruffed Grouse Society will offer its Women’s Introduction to Wingshooting program in northcentral Pennsylvania this summer. The prog...

Serious writers are a unique set of individuals. Without exception, everyone has something to say and an internal driving force to do so. I’ve thought...

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension will offer “Venison 101,” a blended course designed to help hunters optimize their harvest by offering a compre...

The Bradford Community Pride Lions Club will host its sixth annual free kids fishing derby 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Registration starts at 9 at Mari...

HARRISBURG – Legislation aimed at bringing those born in Pennsylvania home for hunting and outdoor recreation has passed the Senate. “Pennsylvania out...