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  • The Roving Sportsman… Gifting an Outdoor Enthusiast0

    Jon Pries

    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

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  • Four Tips to Prepare a Pet-Friendly Fire Safety Plan

    Four Tips to Prepare a Pet-Friendly Fire Safety Plan0

    Family Features

    After more than a year of nearly constant companionship, many pet parents are preparing to leave their pets at home while they transition back to the office. With more time away from home, it’s important for families to be prepared in the event of a fire. As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, a vast majority of

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  • Common Behavioral Issues That Affect Cats and Dogs And How to Fix Them

    Common Behavioral Issues That Affect Cats and Dogs And How to Fix Them0

    Family Features

    Pet ownership can be both joyous and challenging. Every pet misbehaves from time to time, but when behavior issues become part of daily life, pet owners may be wringing their hands wondering how to get to the root of the problem. Pet owners may not realize they can contribute to common behavior issues. Here’s how

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Hunting the Rut – Part II0

    Jon Pries

    This is the time of year that all archery whitetail hunters dream of. They schedule their vacations, complete the “honey-do” lists and spend every minute possible in the woods in pursuit of the wise old bucks that are lovesick and searching for a friendly doe. For about a week or two week period, the bucks

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  • Statewide Bear Season Kick-Off October 16th0

    Press Release

    The numbers tell the tale when it comes to just how good black bear hunting opportunities are in Pennsylvania these days. In the six and a half decades between 1915 and 1979, Keystone State hunters typically harvested 398 bears a year. That jumps to 424 if you exclude the four years – 1934, 1970, 1977

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  • Mosquitoes May be Taking a Bite Out of Our Grouse Hunting

    Mosquitoes May be Taking a Bite Out of Our Grouse Hunting0

    Ken Hunter

    Pennsylvania’s grouse season opens statewide on October 16 and runs to November 26; a second season runs from December 13-24. I’d be the first to admit that I am not a dedicated grouse hunter, but I have enjoyed walking the woods on a number of occasions with my 12-gauge at the ready. I’ve certainly missed

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  • Putting the Brakes on Breast Cancer!0

    Press Release

    This October, auto repair shops across the country begin their 11th annual fundraiser to end breast cancer. During the month of October, Muncy Restoration Works in Muncy, PA, joins hundreds of independent auto repair shops across the US to raise funds for a breast cancer vaccine as part of the Brakes for Breasts campaign. As

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  • Must-Have Hunting Gear0

    Family Features

    Hunting is popular throughout North America. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said that 40 percent of the population of the United States ages 16 and older participated in wildlife-related activities in 2016, the most recent year for data. Hunting also is popular in Canada, where it’s difficult to paint a picture of that popularity

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Steps to Ensure Crowd-Pleasing Venison0

    Jon Pries

    In just a few days, Saturday, October 2 to be exact, The Archery Antlered and Antlerless Deer Season open statewide. Bowhunters across the state will enter the Pennsylvania woods in search of a whitetail deer that will produce some very tasty meals for family and friends. From the time we head out for a day

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  • The Basics of Hunting Seasons0

    Family Features

    Hunting has been around a long time. According to Britannica, hunting as many know it today began in ancient Greece. Various game were hunted to provide food, fuel and materials to make clothing and blankets. In the Middle Ages, hunting was the privilege of nobility and linked to land ownership. Hunting is now strictly regulated

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  • New to Bowhunting?0

    Jon Pries

    Any new endeavor can sometimes be intimidating and always involves a learning curve of some sort, but in the case of taking up the sport of bowhunting, the rewards are endless and the process of becoming proficient can be a pleasant experience as well. Developing your ability to consistently place an arrow where you want

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  • The Bookworm Sez: Kids’ Books about Animals by various authors

    The Bookworm Sez: Kids’ Books about Animals by various authors0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    If you had fur, you’d be outside right now. If you had four legs, you could run faster but carrying things might present a bit of a challenge. If you had a tail, everybody would know when you were happy or sad. But you don’t have any of those things, so why not read about

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  • Adopt a Shelter Dog Month0

    Family Features

    Guide to adopting a shelter dog Pet adoption rates soared during the COVID-19 pandemic. The desire to adopt was so significant that animal shelters around the country nearly emptied. According to Dr. Elizabeth Berliner, an associate clinical professor and the director of the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell University, as many as one in

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Mentored Youth Hunting0

    Jon Pries

    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

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  • Our “Ugliest” Winged Creature0

    Ken Hunter

    Maybe I should be a little more considerate and rephrase that story title and say our “not so attractive” winged creature. If you haven’t already guessed, I’m referring to the common and frequently sighted turkey vulture. The vulture’s featherless red or pinkish head and neck are anything but cute, and their eating habits only add

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  • Library Offers Back-to-School Resources0

    Press Release

    As the first day of school approaches, is your child prepared for the academic year? Libraries across Pennsylvania grow students’ school readiness, social, cognitive and emotional skills. The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., offers year-round story times and early literacy programs to help preschoolers with transitioning. The Brown Library’s children’s department can

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  • Elk Cam Goes Live0

    Press Release

    Can’t wait for the September peak of Pennsylvania’s elk rut? Get a jumpstart now with the Game Commission’s Elk Cam. The Game Commission again has installed a camera on State Game Lands 311 in Elk County, in a field that typically is a hub of elk activity as the bugling season heats up. Video and

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