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Time to Ready Bluebird Nesting Boxes0
- Advice
- February 16, 2022
The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery wants to help you “spring” into the season and connect with wildlife in your backyard. Bluebird nesting boxes built by staff at Howard Nursery are available for sale at the nursery office, as well as the Game Commission’s Harrisburg headquarters, region offices and the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area.
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Time to Cull the Coyotes0
- Outdoors
- February 16, 2022
It is a commonly heard phrase among turkey hunters: “If you can’t kill a turkey, then kill a coyote!” It does happen on occasion when calling spring gobblers that you may be unpleasantly surprised as a coyote shows up – slinking his way toward you in response to your calling. So what should you do?
READ MOREWilliamsport Sun: February 9, 1912 – Faith in Williamsport0
- Old News
- February 9, 2022
Much is being said these says, and more is inferred about “Williamsport waking up” and “getting busy,” “pulling together,” with the use of like figures of speech that imply a scarecrow condition of things which neither facts nor fancy justify. It is such preachments as these in the half sepulchral tones in which they are
READ MOREWilliamsport Sun: January 15, 1943 – 44 Williamsport Negroes in Ranks of Armed Forces0
- Old News
- February 2, 2022
Forty-four young colored men of Williamsport representing approximately five percent of the Negro population of this city, are enrolled in the armed forces of the United States of America. An honor roll recently at the Bethune-Douglass Center on Walnut Street, and to which additional are being made as each new draft call summons additional selectees,
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Refine Your Plan With the Experts 0
- Outdoors
- January 5, 2022
Once you have mapped out your property and the neighboring properties and have put down on paper a list of your property’s inventory, a list of the end goals for the work you will do, and some of your ideas as to how you can accomplish your objectives, it is now time to take the
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Your Management Plan0
- Outdoors
- December 22, 2021
If you have ever been fortunate enough to take a long dreamed about hunting or fishing trip to one of the western states or to an overseas destination, then you know that a great part of the enjoyment of such a venture is the planning and preparation for the occasion. You also learned both during
READ MOREThe Bookworm Sez: Gift Guide 2021 – Part 20
You knew this was coming. You knew that you were going to have to finish your holiday shopping soon but it snuck up on you, didn’t it? And even if you’re close to being done, there are always those three or five people who are impossible to buy for, right? Remember this, though: books are
READ MOREThe Gift of Giving0
I just sent an email out to my parents, in-laws, and close friends that for the holidays this year, in lieu of presents, my husband and I would prefer they make a gift to a charitable organization that benefits the hungry or homeless. And in that email, I asked them to reply back with a
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Gifting an Outdoor Enthusiast0
- Outdoors
- November 24, 2021
Awakening on Monday morning to an inch of white covering the entire landscape was a (“somewhat”) gentle reminder that Thanksgiving and Christmas are rapidly approaching. It’s the season for gathering with friends and family, stuffing ourselves at the dinner table, taking time to be thankful for our friends and family and all of the good
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: County Government ABCs0
- Government, Politics
- September 29, 2021
County authorities, boards, committees, councils, and commissions are an established feature of municipal governments which offers citizens an extraordinary opportunity to participate in a county’s government affairs. Their activities have helped to shape or influence public policy in many areas. In Lycoming County there are seven authorities and seven boards which citizens can volunteer to
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Mentored Youth Hunting0
- Outdoors
- September 22, 2021
For an experienced hunter, one of the most valuable ways we can spend our time is to mentor a new youth hunter. It can truly be a rewarding experience to take a young, eager novice and nurture them through the process of becoming a safe, ethical and knowledgeable hunter. It will be an activity that
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Together as One0
Recently, I started to watch a video wherein the presenter was relating his opinion that planting food plots for wildlife was not really a good idea. I am, however, a strong proponent of doing just that — taking the time, energy, and money to invest in establishing food plots that not only benefit deer and
READ MORESylvan Dell Environmental Center and Robert Porter Allen Natural Area Now Being Developed Through a Private-Public Partnership Effort1
- Local News
- July 21, 2021
South Williamsport native Robert Porter Allen (1905-1963), was at one time one of this country’s leading naturalists, serving as president of the National Audubon Society. He is credited with helping to save the Roseate Spoonbill and the Whooping Crane. His childhood experience birding in Sylvan Dell’s large wetland influenced his career in ornithology. Allen’s innovative
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Change for Gain without Pain0
- Government, Politics
- July 21, 2021
Since childhood, I have been a quote collector, and one that I have used in recent years more than any other has been by Franklin D. Roosevelt, who said, “Every organization is either living out the birth of a new vision or the death of an old one.” A more succinct quote in the same
READ MOREGame Conservation?0
- Local News, Outdoors
- June 30, 2021
I have always been around hunting and shooting sports. I grew up around a shooting preserve, aiding my uncle Raymond P. Sones in the feeding and care of pheasants, chucker partridge, and bobwhite quail. For my family, hunting and conservation go hand in hand. My dad always taught me to pick my shot and not
READ MORECreative Summer Moments Family-Friendly Ideas For Summer Fun0
- Advice
- May 26, 2021
Warm, sunny days are the perfect setting for making family memories, but they’re also ideal opportunities to encourage kids to get creative and let their imaginations soar. These ideas for summertime activities encourage family interaction, and the more kids get to help plan and organize the details, the more engaged you can expect them to
READ MOREChurch Cornerstone Contents on Display at the Taber Museum0
- Events, Local News
- May 5, 2021
The contents of the cornerstone from the recently-sold Seventh Day Adventist Church in South Williamsport are now on display at the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society, 858 West Fourth Street. “As the cornerstone was ‘unveiled’, it was with great disappointment that we found that water had gotten into the metal
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The Roving Sportsman… They’re Back…!0
- Outdoors
- March 31, 2021
Where have all the turkeys been? No doubt, hanging out on a limb, roosting above the snow and ice and patiently awaiting this warmer weather that will allow them to scratch and peck for some much-needed food. There were pretty slim pickings over these tougher than usual winter months, but now the turkeys are showing
READ MOREUPMC Physical Therapist: Cancer Affects Stamina, Energy0
- Health
- February 24, 2021
If you experience fatigue during or after cancer treatment, you are not alone. Fatigue, usually described as feeling tired, weak, or exhausted, affects most people during cancer treatment with 14-96% of survivors experiencing some form during active treatment and 19-82% in the years after treatment is complete. Fatigue can have a profound effect on one’s
READ MOREBluebird Nest Boxes Help Connect With Wildlife0
- Outdoors
- February 24, 2021
It’s soon time to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring! Spring might not be “just around the corner,” but bluebirds will be scouting out nesting sites before you know it, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission can help bring them and other songbirds to your backyard. Bluebird nesting boxes built by staff at the
READ MORETrout Opener0
- Sports
- February 10, 2021
Trout fishing season will open statewide on April 3, a change from having two different opening days across Pennsylvania. During its quarterly meeting last week, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced several changes to the 2021 trout season, including opening dates and stocking operations. These changes include consolidating the 2021 season into a single,
READ MORERHDV2?0
- Outdoors
- February 10, 2021
These days seeing four capital letters followed by a number is a bit disturbing — oh no, a disease or pandemic or some new variation of an existing disease. I’m sure we’ve all had our share of disease and pandemic news. I hesitate to even bring up RHDV2, but thankfully, this disease does not pose
READ MOREChanges to the Coming Trout Season0
- Outdoors
- February 3, 2021
During its quarterly business meeting on January 25, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced several important changes to the upcoming 2021 trout season. These changes involve opening day dates as well as changes to trout stocking operations. By the way, if you already purchased your 2021 license and got the Pennsylvania Fishing Summary/Boating Handbook,
READ MOREChanges to the Coming Trout Season0
- Outdoors
- February 3, 2021
During its quarterly business meeting on January 25, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced several important changes to the upcoming 2021 trout season. These changes involve opening day dates as well as changes to trout stocking operations. By the way, if you already purchased your 2021 license and got the Pennsylvania Fishing Summary/Boating Handbook,
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Help With Your Management Plan0
- Outdoors
- February 3, 2021
Creating a management plan for your property is the first step in optimizing the habitat on your land. Having put down on paper a list of your property’s inventory, a list of the end goals for the work you will do and some of your ideas as to how you can accomplish your objectives, it
READ MOREWinter Fun for Everyone0
- Editorials
- January 20, 2021
It’s that time of year, y’all — the dark and dreary days of winter. And as if January isn’t generally depressing enough on its own, we are still struggling with the COVID pandemic. It’s a formidable combination. Oddly enough, this is generally the time of year that I write an article telling you that winter
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Winter Hikes0
- Outdoors
- January 6, 2021
There are many benefits that can be derived from a hike in the woods, especially this time of year. The days are slowly getting longer, the daytime temperatures are forecast to be a bit above normal for the beginning of January and we can all use some fresh clean air that we can breathe without
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Wintertime Reading0
- Outdoors
- November 25, 2020
Temperatures are slowly dropping and the daylight hours get shorter with each passing day. Frost has greeted the morning sunrise on several occasions, and soon the landscape will be covered in a layer of white. Many of us will reduce our time out of doors and turn to inside activities as the onset of winter
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Establish Winter Habitats for Backyard Animals0
- Home Improvement
- September 23, 2020
Preparing a property for winter involves putting away lawn furniture, raking leaves and removing any annual plants that have shriveled up and spent the last of their energy. It can be tempting to want to clean up completely and leave a blank slate in the yard. But by doing so, you may be robbing wildlife
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Balancing the Scale0
- Outdoors
- September 23, 2020
Over the years, I have had the joy of hunting in every one of our 50 states and in doing so have discovered something that all of the lower 48 continuous states have in common. Coyotes. Yes, during the spring gobbler hunting seasons, I have seen, heard, or have seen the tracks or scat of
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Coincidence or Providence?0
- Government, Politics
- September 9, 2020
On some very rare occasions, the COVID shutdowns have actually produced changes that turned out better than what was originally planned. This was true to some degree as the Lycoming Tioga Sullivan Emergency Medical Services Council was unable to hold their annual banquet this year and thus presented their yearly awards for Lycoming County at
READ MORESummer Coyote Hunting0
- Outdoors
- August 26, 2020
With midday temperatures rising into the high 80s and low 90s and unpleasant humidity to match, the best way to cool off the house at night with some fresh air is to sleep with the windows open. In doing so, you might find yourself being awakened in the middle of the night by the barking,
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Three Things Worth Knowing About0
- Outdoors
- August 12, 2020
August is National Shooting Sports Month: NSSF, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, is the driving force behind many of the activities and programs that are highlighted throughout the month of August as we promote and celebrate gun ownership and the dozens of target shooting sports. More than 2.5 million people have joined the firearm-owning community
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