I was recently asked to play in a few tournaments. I used to love golf, but now it is totally different. Yes. I coach the team at Lycoming College. I enjoy being around my boys. Our interactions are stupendous. I seldom play. No worries. My window is closed. I peaked when I was 30. I
When I was a high school student in western Pennsylvania back in the ’60s, if somebody said they saw a coyote, nobody would have believed it — but that’s certainly not the case anymore. Over the years, I have seen coyotes on several occasions, including dead ones along a highway, and now that we have
The long-awaited 2026 archery season is finally underway, and bowhunters throughout the state should be in for some ideal weather to start their season. As the season progresses, there are a few points to keep in mind to ensure the best flavor possible of the deer you will take. Over the years, folks trying venison
Football, family, friends and food are a winning combination during tailgating season, especially if your recipe game is locked in. Whether you’re feeding a hungry crowd in the stadium parking lot or putting together a savory plate to enjoy while you chill on the sofa, these recipes bring plenty of flavor and keep the energy
While the famous Tom Hanks line delivered in the 1992 movie A League of Their Own has been often referenced, its validity was debunked at Detroit’s Comerica Park during MLB’s final regular season weekend. The old ‘one, two, three strikes you’re out’ chant seemed more appropriate as two longtime pitchers and a veteran umpire all
Growing up is hard. Parenting is also tough. Teach wears the pants. I am super soft. Jensen is now a Senior. Where did the time go? He is a talented kid, but he has some flaws. Jensen looks like Mom, but he is starting to act like me. The kid is weighing his options. The
It is a smorgasbord for sports fans as the calendar flips to October. The NFL is underway, collegiate D-1 teams begin their conference seasons, the NBA and NHL open up later this month, the high school football season enters its second half and the 162-game marathon MLB season has given way to a 13-win sprint
The sweltering heat of summer and the days after days of wet weather, followed by the high humidity of July and August, are finally behind us. The last several days of much cooler temperatures and less humidity are a welcome relief and a sign that fall is upon us. The arrival of fall ushers in
Even though the Pennsylvania archery season begins in a few short days, it extends all the way to January 24, 2027, and with almost 79 days of archery hunting available, it is not too late to take up the sport. Any new endeavor can sometimes be intimidating and always involves a learning curve of some
Pennsylvania’s statewide archery season opens on Oct. 3 and runs to Nov. 20 and then again from Dec. 26 to Jan. 24. In some WMUs to the south of us, the archery season started on Sept. 19. Needless to say, there will likely be a pretty good number of hunters heading out, but that wasn’t
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,
On Saturday, September 12th, the Lycoming County Beagle Club held its inaugural Youth Day event. Fourteen youth were able to participate in a variety of activities centered around the outdoors. The kids ranged in age starting at 8 to the oldest being 14. Every child was issued a pair of hearing and eye protection, as
