ichthyology

The statement has been made that we know more about the galaxy than we do our earth’s oceans. Though that statement may or may not be true it does bri...

Jellyfish: The jellyfish is a marvel of nature that becomes a bit of a water hazard for swimmers, surfers and others hoping to enjoy the water on a ho...

Today, the trend in fishing seems to be toward more and more specialized rods. Certainly technology plays a big part in this since the lighter, strong...

A few weeks ago I was walking in to one of my favorite stretches of the Kinzua Creek in McKean County for a last hurrah in trout fishing. Big browns c...

The lake stretched before us, long and narrow. A light breeze ruffled its surface and as I watched an eagle soared out from behind a pine covered isla...

It's not always the size of the fish caught that matters. That statement may seem contrary to popular belief, especially when it comes to the fishing ...

We here in northern Pennsylvania are very fortunate to live in such close proximity to Chautauqua and Allegheny counties. The fantastic fishing opport...

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has placed Bradford City Reservoir No. 2 (Gilbert Lane) under catch and release guidelines for the pr...

LUDLOW — More than 100 students from Kane, Smethport and Sheffield schools attended the Regional Trout Release at Wildcat Park. The event was coordina...

The act of fishing on opening day of trout season is, for many, a tradition. Most anglers you talk to have a favorite spot where they like to go openi...

SMETHPORT — The McKean County Conservation District will be using a $200,000 grant to benefit aquatic species in the Upper Allegheny Watershed. On Tue...

Writing weekly columns for two newspapers can be a drag. Picking different subjects, writing columns, correcting them, providing photographs, submitti...

I rolled over in bed, the blood red numbers on the clock glowing in the semi-darkness; 5:45 a.m. Today was Friday, the 6th of July, 2018. The silence ...

It doesn’t matter how many times you step out of your car, into the clear, crisp, refreshing morning: the exhilaration, inspiration and joy of dawn fi...

Most anglers you talk to have a favorite spot where they like to go opening day. Well-stocked streams can have an angler catching the limit in short o...

When old man winter finally settles comfortably in, dropping the temperatures to disturbing levels, piling up the snow and generally making you wish y...

PORT ALLEGANY — The Seneca Chapter of Trout Unlimited has received a grant of $2,300 through the Trout Unlimited national Embrace A Stream grant progr...

It was not the type of day you’d expect to catch a single fish. The hot, bright sun beamed down from a cloudless sky and the humidity was terrible. Th...

The June sun beamed down from a clear blue sky, its brightness penetrating the waters, casting highlights and shadows, undulating gently back and fort...

Man, bass fishing is only days away and I’m excited. You can’t help but marvel at the incredible diversity and balance of God’s creations. What a marv...