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  • The Wildlife Leadership Academy

    The Wildlife Leadership Academy0

    Ken Hunter

    Let’s start this piece by first talking about cover and structure for fish. So what does the title, “Wildlife Leadership Academy” have to do with cover and structure? I’ll get to that in a minute, but what about cover and structure? If you’re a fisherman, you know the importance of cover and structure in a

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Targeting Coyotes0

    Jon Pries

    Spring gobbler season has ended, and for many it would appear that hunting is over until the fall seasons begin. But, for those who still want to spend time in the field and participate in some fruitful hunting, it’s time to target coyotes. It is a common comment among turkey hunters that “If you can’t

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Look, But Don’t Touch!0

    Jon Pries

    You must agree that, so far, this spring has been a vast improvement over last year — I think we have already had more days of sunshine this spring than all that last year’s continual rainy and overcast days provided! And now, more signs of a wonderful spring are beginning to appear — the birth

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Enjoying Our Springtime Bounty0

    Jon Pries

    For many of Pennsylvania’s spring gobbler hunters sweet success has already occurred and some are pursuing their second bird. Others are still seeking their first bird of the season as the wary old birds continue to evade them. The good news is that there is still plenty of time, especially with all day hunting in

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  • The Roving Sportsman… All Day Tactics0

    Jon Pries

    Whether you are seeking to fill your second spring gobbler tag, or you are still looking to connect with the first bird, there is still time to use some late season tactics to get the job done. You have until close of season on Friday, May 31 to seal the deal and all day hunting

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Go Anyway!0

    Jon Pries

    Sometimes, it just seems like the effort will be wasted. You’re tired from the hard work the day before, it’s raining, it’s windy, it’s too cold, and you overslept and now won’t arrive at your hunting spot until much later than you had planned. You’ll jump the deer or turkeys as you try to hurry

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Great Wild Turkey Recipe Ideas0

    Jon Pries

    So, you went and got yourself a spring gobbler! Well, congratulations. Most experienced turkey hunters would agree that Pennsylvania spring gobblers are just about the toughest bird to get. Mostly due to the extreme hunting pressure that they are subjected to, these birds are usually the wariest you will pursue. It truly is no small

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Changes Are Coming0

    Jon Pries

    Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners gave final approval to the hunting and trapping seasons, and bag limits for the 2019-2020 license year. Hunters and trappers will see more changes occurring in the regulations than usual happen in an upcoming season. Let’s take a look at some of the changes. One of

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Make Full Use of Your Spring Gobbler0

    Jon Pries

    The special one-day Youth Hunt for spring gobblers will occur this coming Saturday and then the bulk of the regular spring gobbler season begins a week later. Before you head to the woods, there are a few things you should give some thought to. The majority of those who get up every morning well before

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  • In the Woods Before Daylight?0

    Ken Hunter

    I remember when I started spring gobbler hunting years ago; I did what all spring gobbler hunters did — I got up before daylight and headed to a likely ambush point. Like most gobbler hunters I would start with a soft tree call and listen for birds to fly down from the roost. As many

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Spring Comes Alive!0

    Jon Pries

    Spring is certainly a favorite season for many sportsmen. Cabin fever and the winter doldrums are finally behind us, we can finally get outside, and so many things are available to explore and enjoy. Foraging for wild edible plants can begin as the daily temperatures begin to rise, the snow has melted, and spring rains

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  • The Roving Sportsman… From Oceolas and Feral Hogs to Rio Grandes and Diamondbacks!0

    Jon Pries

    It has been a rather fast-paced – and hectic at times – three weeks. It began on Thursday, March 14th as I arrived to help Jeff Budz, a turkey guide and outfitter in central Florida. He had asked me last year to join him this spring and do some guiding for several of his hunter/clients

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Calling All Gobblers!0

    John Pfeifer, MD

    In just a few short weeks, the Youth Spring Gobbler Season will be held on April 20th, and a week later the month-long regular season will begin on April 27th. We still have time to work on fine-tuning our calling techniques to lure a spring gobbler into range. Most folks, especially as school students, probably

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Turkey Camp — Florida Style0

    Jon Pries

    When we Pennsylvanians conjure up thoughts of going to hunting camp, we generally picture a similar setting. Often, it is an old farmhouse that has been remodeled to include an upgraded kitchen and bedrooms that house numerous bunk beds to sleep all of the hunters. There is usually a large dining area that doubles as

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Time to Check Your Turkey Vest0

    Jon Pries

    March 20th is finally upon us — the official first day of spring! In just over four short weeks, the Pennsylvania Youth Turkey Season will occur — Saturday, April 20 to be exact, and the following Saturday, April 27, will begin the month-long Spring Gobbler Season! With that in mind, this would be a great

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Thoughts About This Upcoming Spring0

    Jon Pries

    Whether you are going to be hunting on public or private property this spring, and whether you are hunting at an old familiar haunt or trying out a new location, here are some tips to guide you through to a more successful spring season in the big woods of northcentral Pennsylvania. Pre-season Preparation: One of the

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  • The Roving Sportsman… New Year’s Resolutions0

    Jon Pries

    It is that time of year to make our traditional New Year’s Resolutions — you know -that list of things we know we should follow, but rarely seem to accomplish! So really, the first step is to promise ourselves that this year we will make that list and be much more conscientious about following it.

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Finding New Places0

    Jon Pries

    Many of us who live in Lycoming County and the surrounding counties are fortunate to have acquired multiple places to hunt, fish and spend quality time in the outdoors. Whether we pursue small game or big game and whether we prefer to fish for trout or bass, the majority of outdoorsmen who have resided in

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  • Deer and Trout on the Same Day?0

    Ken Hunter

    I recently came across an interesting story in an outdoor publication; a guy at hunting camp killed a deer in the morning and then when out and caught some trout later in the day. Certainly not an impossible task but it surely is a fairly rare occurrence. I suspect it’s rare because trout fishing is

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  • Two Important and Timely Items0

    Jon Pries

    Tracking Dogs: The heavy frost on the orchard grass and the full moon above made it visible enough to make our way across the meadow, even though it was two hours before sunrise. The bulls were already bugling and, as we started into the dark timber, you could hear the soft mewing of nearby cow

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  • Turkey Calling: You Don’t Have to be an Expert.0

    Ken Hunter

    Over the years, I’ve talked with a number of hunters who said they would like to hunt turkeys, but they don’t feel confident with a turkey call. While I have to agree that being an expert turkey caller is certainly desirable and at times maybe even critical to a successful hunt, it’s not always an

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Groundhogs, Woodchucks, Whistle Pigs0

    Jon Pries

    Young groundhogs, like the young of any species, are cute. But they quickly grow out of their “cute” stage and before long are spreading their wings and traveling to new locations, where they will burrow holes as entryways to their dens. All too often, these holes are a problem — either in open fields or

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  • A Brief Look at Hunting Seasons and Regulations0

    Ken Hunter

    I’m sure the last thing on anybody’s mind right now is hunting unless, of course, you’re into groundhog hunting. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has come out with some new or changed rulings however that we hunters need to be aware of before the fall seasons get underway. I know, trying to keep up with all

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  • The Roving Sportsman… The Sounds of Nature0

    Jon Pries

    Most folks will agree that there is no more relaxing sound than a steady rain on an old tin roof as you are drifting off to sleep. One of the most serene sounds that most of us have had the pleasure of hearing is the calling back and forth of a pair of mourning doves.

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Oh, Well…0

    Jon Pries

    In the last weeks of our spring gobbler season here in Pennsylvania I was pretty convinced that the population of birds, at least in the areas where I would frequently hunt, had been slowly decreasing over the last few years. Sure, I was happy for several hunters I knew that had reported a successful season

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  • Late Season Gobbler Success

    Late Season Gobbler Success0

    Ken Hunter

    While success came late in this spring’s gobbler season, it certainly came early in my granddaughter’s turkey hunting career. With the season winding down, my granddaughter, Sierra Hornberger, just bagged her first gobbler last Wednesday afternoon. Sierra, now 21, has only ever hunted spring gobblers a couple of other times. Several years ago I called

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  • The Roving Sportsman… They’re So Cute!

    The Roving Sportsman… They’re So Cute!0

    Jon Pries

    Well, it’s that time of year when we need a gentle reminder. And the reminder is that Mother Nature has things well in hand and doesn’t need interference by well-intended humans. I refer to the fact that in the next several weeks young of all kinds will come into this world — from baby birds

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  • The Roving Sportsman: The Saga Continues…0

    Jon Pries

    After a trip with a hunting buddy to New York State on the first Sunday of the spring gobbler season, which ended in a clean miss for my friend, my enthusiasm had been renewed. Although there had been little reason to hunt here locally due to the lack of sightings or seeing fresh signs of

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  • Bass, Birds and Benefits0

    Jim Webb

    It’s great to see the mountains that line the West Branch Valley aglow in that special spring-green foliage. At times, it didn’t seem like spring was ever going to get here — let alone summer. We truly live in one of the most beautiful places on God’s green earth, and it’s great to see everybody

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  • Well, There’s Always Tomorrow…0

    Jon Pries

    Truth be told, there are plenty of spring gobbler hunters that I know or have talked to that have already gotten their bird and some are actively pursuing the second gobbler for this spring season. Several of the hunters I checked in with actually filled their tag during the first week of the season. Not

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  • The Roving Sportsman: There is a Saying…0

    Jon Pries

    There is a saying that is often passed among fellow turkey hunters that “If you can’t kill a turkey, save a turkey!” It sounds a bit odd, but it has genuine merit when you realize what it means. There are times when one is spring gobbler hunting that something that comes to your calling is

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  • The Roving Sportsman: Opening Week Tactics0

    Jon Pries

    It appears that the daytime temperatures are finally reaching a more comfortable level and the snow (I hope!) is gone for the season. Now it’s a matter of double checking our gear, taking a shot or two just to verify the sights are still on, and maybe slipping out for a final morning or two

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  • Spring Gobbler Season Only Weeks Away0

    Ken Hunter

    For us outdoor types, two big openers come up in April; first, the regular trout season for our part of the state opens on April 14, and then on April 28 spring gobbler season opens. Those of us who are serious about these activities don’t sit around and wait for the opening day, but rather

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