As responsible sportsmen, we have a duty to be aware of past legislation that affects our sport and pay attention to those laws that are being proposed that could affect the future of our outdoor activities. Part of the pride that hunters, fishermen, and conservationists can feel is reflected in some of those acts or
It has been over a half a century since my Grandfather, Ira Martin Witt, passed away, yet I am happy to say that I still have to this day his favorite pocket knife. It rests securely within the walls of a safe, as I am fearful that if I carried it, it would join so
There is probably no other single word in the English language that will conjure up so much daydreaming and conversation among fellow hunters than the word “whitetails!” While there are certainly many avid turkey, bear, upland game and waterfowl hunters from coast to coast, the majority spend more time talking about whitetails than any other
Hunters today have basically three options when it comes to having a place to hunt. There is public land, such as our Pennsylvania state game lands and state forests, but they can sometimes be crowded by other hunters who you don’t know and can’t be too sure they are ethical sportsmen. You could join a
Hunting and Trapping Licenses for the upcoming seasons in Pennsylvania are now available for purchase. It would be advisable to get yours as soon as possible since there are numerous changes and additions to learn about. This year each license purchaser will receive a free copy of the Pennsylvania Hunting and Trapping Digest for the
For all of us who enjoy the out of doors and watching nature at its best, springtime is a wonderful season to observe some of the greatest moments in the world of wildlife. It is the time of year when all manners of birds and mammals give birth and nurture their young — replenishing and
