zoology

Wildlife, management of the resources, and sportsmen — coupled with science — is important for the wellbeing of a number of species. A good example is...

There’s a sign on my gun safe that states, “I’ve hunted nearly every day of my life, the rest have been wasted.” This sounds like a huge exaggeration,...

A Smethport woman has been charged with 120 counts relating to cruelty to animals after police responded to her house on a tip about animal neglect. T...

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Audubon Community Nature Center is now accepting submissions for its 2020 Nature Photography Contest. This year’s judge, Alex Shiphe...

The Women’s Literary Club met on Friday at the First Presbyterian Church to hold its annual Valentine’s Day Tea. Members and guests from the Current E...

Now that we’re really into winter, I guess it’s a good time to reflect on the joys and surprises of the recent holidays and visits with friends. The f...

HARRISBURG (TNS) — While the Pennsylvania Game Commission has been studying and monitoring the Pennsylvania elk seriously for nearly a half-century, m...

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners this week gave preliminary approval to hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits for the 2...

Facts of the Day: Today is the 39th day of winter and the fifth Wednesday of 2020. It is also the 29th day of the year, meaning we have 337 days left ...

PETA has taken aim at Punxsutawney. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals group has announced that they’ve sent a letter to the Punxsutawney...

Dr. Margaret C. Brittingham, professor of wildlife resources at The Pennsylvania State University, will speak Monday at the University of Pittsburgh a...

The snow is deep and crusty; the wind gnaws at your neck, nips your cheeks and stiffens your fingers. It is really not the most pleasant time of the y...

You’ve got to give credit to those who attend. After all, providing public testimony at a Pa. Game Commission meeting takes guts. And that’s exactly w...

Windows are defined as openings designed for the admission of light or air. A clear, concise description no doubt. But, we can also examine that defin...

Name: Nathan Stowell Title/Position: Firefighter/EMT Agency: Bradford City Fire Department Length of time in position: 1/2/2020 will be 4 years of ser...

Communication is a mysterious subject, often difficult to obtain commercially or personally. The dictionary states that communication is “the impartin...

Communication is a mysterious subject, often difficult to obtain commercially or personally. The dictionary states that communication is “the impartin...

So far winter weather has been extremely unpredictable. Yes, there have been periods of cold temperatures coupled with snow and icy conditions. Yet fr...

Three people were charged last week in Elk County in two unrelated animal cruelty incidents, area police agencies announced. Herbert Nussbaum Jr., 70,...

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Also known as snot otter, devil dog, lasagna lizard, and Allegheny alligator, the hellbender is North America’s largest salamander. ...