With the regular firearms deer season now behind us, hopefully, you have secured some venison for the family to enjoy over the upcoming months. If not, keep in mind that the statewide flintlock season and late archery season are still in effect, both running from December 26, 2025, to January 19, 2026. For those of
Well, the deer hunting seasons are winding down; then we have the Flintlock Season. During the Flintlock Season, both antlered and antlerless deer can be hunted, and the season runs from Dec. 26-Jan. 19. Obviously, some hunters will not have to pursue that buck any further since they have already been successful. I’m sure, like
A few years ago, a last-minute change of plans left us with unexpected time on our hands, and we decided to head to a South Williamsport girls’ soccer team’s district playoff game. Arriving at the match site shortly before game time, I approached the ticket counter, presented a $20 bill, and asked for two senior
Penn State is still looking. The Nittany Lions decided to fire longtime coach James Franklin back in October. The fans and alumni were furious. It was a bold move. And unfortunately, AD Pat Kraft has not found a replacement. Many of the candidates have used this opportunity to land extensions at their existing schools. The
I know, I got the title of this piece backwards; it should be the opposite, “Out with the old-in with the new.” This thought came about as I was reflecting on my early hunting days back in the 60s. I came from a family that had no interest in hunting, except for my grandfather. I
With the recent arrival of our first snowfall of the season, we are gently reminded that Christmas Day is a mere two weeks away! While you may have decided on any major purchases for Christmas gifts this year, there may still be a need for suggestions for “stocking stuffers” or additional gifts under the tree.
Happy late Thanksgiving to the fine readers of the Webb Weekly. And special thanks to those who are fans of this page. I am truly humbled by your feedback and praise. I often receive several shouts in public. Strangers also recognize me from these columns. I gratuitously thank them with a fist bump. Cool. Before
With the college and professional football seasons building to a championship crescendo and Christmas just around the corner, baseball has entered its ‘hot stove season.’ While the sport has taken a back seat for many, November was a busy time for Penn College baseball coach Chris Howard, who was inducted into the West Branch Valley
I’m sure most hunters would agree that when it comes to deer hunting, the most exciting thing to see would be a giant trophy buck standing broadside forty yards away, and that’s especially exciting if that view is through your rifle scope. Well, as we all know, that scenario doesn’t always happen; however, I have
With the Pennsylvania black bear season in the books and our antlered and antlerless deer season now underway, it’s hard to believe it, but in just three weeks, Christmas Day will be upon us! If you are in a quandary about what to get your significant other or a sportsman on your gift list, here
The Pennsylvania statewide regular firearms season for black bear has just ended, yet there are still some opportunities to take a black bear with a bow or firearm all the way up to December 6, 2025. The applicable weapon and the exact dates of the upcoming seasons vary according to the appropriate WMU, so check
Pennsylvania’s statewide archery bear season ran from October 18-25, and the muzzleloader season statewide was from October 23-25. Of course, the regular statewide firearms season opened this past Saturday, the 22nd, and ends on the 25th. There is also extended firearms hunting from November 29-December 13 in WMUS 2B, 5B, 5C, and 5D, and extended
