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  • The Roving Sportsman… Fall Habitat Ideas0

    Jon Pries

    As the summer days shorten and fall is almost upon us, let’s take a look at what we can do over the next month or so to improve our habitat for the wildlife we hope to aid through the upcoming winter months. Even though the daytime temperatures are slowly dropping as fall approaches, we can

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  • Dove Season About to Open0

    Ken Hunter

    It doesn’t seem possible that I would be writing about hunting; after all, it seems like we are in the middle of a long, hot, dry summer and far from any kind of hunting scenario but believe it or not, dove season is about to get underway. Dove season opens September 1 and runs through

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  • Gilson Summer Snow Day 20220

    Dave Bellomo

    Gilson Snow, a Winfield, PA-based company that designs and builds snowboards and skis, recently hosted their 2022 Summer Snow Day festival, and it was awesome! The event is held annually at the facility grounds, affectionately known as the Snowboard Farm. The goal of the festival is to put together the area’s biggest and most fun,

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  • Fundraising Campaign to Renovate Montoursville’s Flight 800 Memorial Gardens Being Conducted0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    July 17, 1996, is one of the darkest days in local history. That is the day that 16 Montoursville High School students and five adult chaperones were killed in the explosion and crash of TWA Flight 800. In an effort to reverentially commemorate and remember them, a special Flight 800 Memorial Gardens was erected in

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Plan to Mentor This Fall0

    Jon Pries

    Have you ever had the opportunity to mentor a youth that has never before had the chance to shoot or hunt? If you have, you know the great experience that you will both have. If you have not, you could be in for a wonderful time that you will both reflect on for years to

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “The Hawk’s Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty” by Sy Montgomery

    The Bookworm Sez: “The Hawk’s Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty” by Sy Montgomery0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    It’s no fun saying “King me!” by yourself. Yep, checkers needs two to play, as does chess, backgammon, and Old Maid. Lots of things, in fact, are better when you’re got another pair of hands and another point of view to join you. In the new book “The Hawk’s Way” by Sy Montgomery, though, partnering

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  • Martens May Be Coming Back

    Martens May Be Coming Back0

    Ken Hunter

    After reading the title of my story, some people may be asking, “So who are the Martens”? It’s not who are the Martens but rather what are martens? Martens are actually members of the family Mustelidae which includes other fur-bearing animals like weasels, fishers, wolverines, badgers, skunks, and otters. Most likely, the reason many people

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  • The Roving Sportsman… What’s Stressing Our Trees?0

    Jon Pries

    When was the most recent time you took a walk in your woods or a nearby forest or hiked along some of the logging roads in our area, state game lands, or state forests? If it was in the last few months, did you notice anything a bit unusual in the crowns or tops of

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  • Tree Talk Four Tips for Planting Trees

    Tree Talk Four Tips for Planting Trees0

    Webb Weekly

    Trees are virtually everywhere you turn, from your own backyard to nearby parks and forests where you enjoy hiking. They provide shade and beauty, and some even bear fruit. Beyond all the immediate benefits, you may be surprised to discover trees are also a critical key to the future. These facts and tips from the

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Food Plot Maintenance0

    Jon Pries

    Any good gardener is well aware that a productive garden takes work. You don’t merely till the ground, stick some seeds in the dirt, and shortly thereafter begin picking fresh vegetables off the vines. If one wants a good harvest, then they must spend the time to eliminate weeds that take needed nutrients and moisture

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  • Spongy Moth Destruction0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Have you been in woods lately? Have you heard what almost sounds like rain hitting the leaves above your head? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that’s not a passing summer shower. What you are hearing are Spongy moths, and their munching is doing a number on our local forests and

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  • Neem Oil0

    Charlie Gizenski

    Working in the garden this week, I noticed aphids are starting to eat my broccoli leaves. These unwanted insects can do a lot of damage to plants in a short amount of time! Doing some research a few years ago, I came across a product that does not harm humans or pollinators. This product is

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  • Whistle Pigs?0

    Ken Hunter

    Whistle pigs? What are you talking about? Granted, today, there are likely a lot of people who have no idea what I’m talking about, but some other names for a groundhog are woodchucks and whistle pigs. Most people refer to the big burrowing rodent as either a groundhog or a woodchuck, but I suppose the

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  • Keep Pets Safe All Summer Long

    Keep Pets Safe All Summer Long0

    Webb Weekly

    Four tips to overcome warm weather hazards Summer means extra time outdoors. Sunny months provide a perfect opportunity for bonding with pets, but higher temperatures, seasonal plants and pests and additional travel can pose higher risks for complications. To help keep dogs, cats and other pets safe during summer adventures, consider these tips from the

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  • LAPS Feline Shelter Grand Re-Opening! Open House Sunday, June 120

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Providing a safe, humane home for cats is the primary aim of the Lycoming Animal Protection Society (LAPS). To aid this venture, they have opened a new shelter at 630 Wildwood Boulevard in Williamsport. To highlight this new facility for the public, they will be holding an open house there on Sunday, June 12, from

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  • Peregrine Falcons

    Peregrine Falcons0

    Ken Hunter

    Like most folks out here in rural Pennsylvania, I enjoy seeing a wide variety of birds, and like many of us, I really get a kick out of spotting some of the “big guys” like hawks, ospreys, and especially eagles. Some hawks, like red-tailed hawks, are often seen perched in trees along major highways, where

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  • May 20th is World Bee Day0

    Dave Bellomo

    For centuries, humanity has known the importance of bees and pollination. These hard-working creatures benefit every living thing on the planet, in part, by carrying pollen from one flower to another. They not only enable the cultivation of fruits, nuts, and other food but also help to produce a better variety and quality of these

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  • Simple Tips to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard

    Simple Tips to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard0

    Family Features

    Throughout the warmer months, many backyards play host to a variety of birds, including hummingbirds. When you see flowers and trees begin to bud and bloom and other migrating birds, like warblers, that’s nature’s way of letting you know it’s time to ready your yard for hummingbirds. It’s enchanting watching hummingbirds – named for the

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  • Early Bird Gets the Worm0

    Andrea McElroy

    The morning after spring break was over, ya know, the one where you have to start setting an alarm again? Yea, that morning. It was 6:00 a.m., and my goodness, was it a picturesque day. It was so bright out. I walked downstairs into our bathroom to get ready for the day and couldn’t help

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Ratchet Up Your Spring Gobbler Hunting0

    Jon Pries

    Whether you are seeking to fill your second spring gobbler tag or you are still looking to connect with the first bird, beginning on Monday, the 16th, all-day hunting is permissible throughout Pennsylvania. You have until close of season on Tuesday, May 31, to seal the deal, and with all-day hunting in effect starting Monday,

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  • Let Go Winter, Just Let Go0

    Andrea McElroy

    Winter just doesn’t want to let go. I can’t believe we woke up to a couple of inches in the middle of April. The morning of the snow, my dad brought our Harley up out of his nice toasty basement for riding season. That’s where we all keep our summer toys around here over the

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  • A Golden Story0

    Jamie Spencer

    Fishing has always been a passion, and I take full advantage of what North Central PA has to offer. I am on the water an awful lot and usually head out after supper. Now that the basketball season is over, that is where you can find me. Some of my favorite spots are just a

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  • Saved by Grace

    Saved by Grace0

    Andrea McElroy

    I love the commercial this spring where the song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” plays in the background. It feels like Christmas time again for that thirty-second commercial, even though it’s an allergy pill advertisement. As I literally sit here sneezing and having a runny nose, allergy season is the worst, but

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Scouting for Spring Gobblers0

    Jon Pries

    The one-day Youth Hunt for spring gobblers is Saturday, April 23, 2022, and the following Saturday, the 30th, is the opening day of the month-long Pennsylvania statewide spring gobbler season. With less than a month to go before the season begins, the timing is perfect to spend time scouting for spring gobblers. Preparation for spring

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  • Shining Moments0

    Scott Lowery

    Calendars throughout the area denoted nothing special about March 18. However, at one anxious building on Penn Street in Williamsport, that third Friday in March was indeed a red-letter day. At about the same time, St. John Neumann Regional Academy graduate Kevin Anderson was taking the floor with his Delaware Blue Hens against Villanova in

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Ahhh —Spring is Here!0

    Jon Pries

    Finally, the daytime temperatures are reaching into the 50s and 60s, we have seen the last of the late winter snows (hopefully!), and it’s time to get outside and tackle a few springtime chores. The bluebirds have been showing themselves for a while now, but if you have not yet done so, you should (carefully)

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Eastern Bluebirds0

    Jon Pries

    The signs of spring are starting to appear. First was the arrival last week of the plump-breasted worm-eating robins. Then just two days later, several eastern bluebirds were perching in the nearby maple tree and checking out the numerous bluebird boxes scattered along the field edge. As bluebirds begin to leave their winter hangouts and

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  • County Hall Corner: What Happens When You Call 911?0

    Larry Stout

    The purpose of this column is to help emphasize and explain the three essential aspects of government that every citizen and resident should know. First, all residents should know who their elected officials are at every level; federal, state, and local level, as well as their particular sphere of responsibility. Everyone likes to complain about

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  • There’s A Storm A-comin’0

    Jeffrey Allen Federowicz

    “There’s a snowstorm coming!” or “There’s a snowstorm a-comin!” What’s the difference? At least 8 inches. You can typically determine the intensity of a snowstorm if the term “a-comin” is used. Nature provides us with numerous signs on upcoming weather conditions if we know what to look for or interpret. If cows are laying down,

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Shed Antlers0

    Jon Pries

    As the month of February is drawing to an end, the time is right to be taking to the woods in search of shed antlers. There have been many reports of finding sheds and seeing bucks that have shed their antlers. If you have never looked for them before, you may well be in for

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  • Ice Fishing: It Puts Food on the Table

    Ice Fishing: It Puts Food on the Table0

    Ken Hunter

    Judging from the numbers of people I see on the ice these days, it appears that ice-fishing is a growing winter activity. Not only is ice-fishing an enjoyable way to spend a day, but it is also, as the title of this story suggests, an opportunity to put some delicious food on the table. Now

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Habitat Improvement: Food Plots, Fields & Shrubs0

    Jon Pries

    This is the final installment in a series regarding habitat improvement. We have covered developing a plan, eliminating undesirable plants, and what trees we should consider planting for various wildlife species. Now, let’s look at a few final steps — creating food plots, bringing back fallow fields, and some shrubs, bushes, and vines we could

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Habitat Improvement – Trees0

    Jon Pries

    EXISTING TREES: We have recently discussed doing a survey that identifies the trees currently on your property that provide feed for wildlife, such as oaks, beech, black cherry, walnut, butternut, hickory, and old apple trees. Also, note the existence and location of evergreens that provide cover for wildlife. Use this data to help plan where

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