Pennsylvania’s black bear hunting seasons will soon begin, and black bears can be hunted in several seasons. The regular statewide firearms season will run from Nov. 21-24, the statewide archery season is Oct. 17-25, and the statewide muzzleloader and special firearms bear season is Oct. 22-25. There are also some special and extended firearms seasons,
It’s obvious that I am a dedicated supporter of the great outdoors; my whole life, including my leisure time and even my employment, has, for years, revolved around spending time in it. When I say the great outdoors, I mean spending time observing wildlife, hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, or even paddling a canoe down a
As we move into the fall season, most of our thoughts and conversations probably center on the hunting already underway and the seasons soon to open. While I’m also looking to get some hunting under my belt, I must admit I’m also very interested in doing some fall fishing for bass, panfish, and even trout.
As we start to move into the fall season, those of us involved in hunting are putting a lot of thought into what we are planning on hunting and how we intend to go about it. Naturally, deer and turkey hunting are a big part of that planning, but there are some other hunting opportunities
How often are we driving down the road when we suddenly spot a freshly killed wild critter right in the middle of the highway, and two or three large black birds are enjoying a fresh meal? Sometimes those large blackbirds are about the size of a wild turkey, and we quickly identify them as the
A recent announcement by the Pennsylvania Game Commission caught my attention and got me thinking about hunting in our state. The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced the end of the State Deputy Game Warden Program, dismissing all deputy wardens within law enforcement across the state. Effective Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, the Pennsylvania Game Commission Deputy Game
