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  • The Roving Sportsman… What’s in Your Turkey Vest?0

    Jon Pries

    When it comes to hunting, there is probably no segment of hunters more eager to have the “latest gadgets and gear” than turkey hunters. As we ready our vest for spring gobbler hunting, let’s look at some of the basic tools you should be carrying. The more time you spend in the turkey woods, and

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Off-Season Tasks0

    Jon Pries

    I think (or at least I hope!) that winter temperatures are finally beginning to move upward. If you are like me, you are probably itching to get outside instead of just sitting around waiting for next fall for the hunting seasons to begin! This time of year is great for addressing some key tasks that

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  • Gearing Up0

    Jamie Spencer

    Many of our local hoops teams are gearing up for a post-season run. It is a great time of year. I have seen several games, and I want to wish my friends the best of luck. There are a few surprises, and some teams are playing well. Props South. I plan to take a detailed

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  • Quitters Day0

    Scott Lowery

    In the weeks leading up to Christmas, apparently, San Francisco 49ers’ linebacker De’Vondre Campbell was devoid of the spirit of the season. During the third quarter of his team’s game against the rival Los Angeles Rams on December 12, Campbell refused to take the field and enter the game, thus committing the cardinal sin of

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  • The Roving Sportsman … Knowledge through Reading Tracks0

    Jon Pries

    If you are willing to devote the time, you can gain a great deal of knowledge by learning to read what animal tracks can reveal. Whether your goal is to become a better hunter, to develop a better understanding of Mother Nature’s wonders, or to discover just what animals frequent the woods where you hike

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  • The Roving Sportsman… It’s Not Over Yet!0

    Jon Pries

    Pennsylvania’s fall turkey season is over, the bear season has ended, and the regular firearm season for deer ended on December 14. For many of the Keystone State’s hunters, the end of the rifle deer season signals that it is time to clean their rifles and shotguns and that the hunting season has ended. But

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Christmas Gift Ideas0

    Jon Pries

    With less than two weeks of shopping days left until the arrival of Christmas morning, we need to take a serious look at a couple of great ideas for that hard-to-buy-for sportsman on your gift-giving list. The ideas will include items I have used and found to be highly useful and handy for any hunter,

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  • Local Flavors

    Local Flavors0

    Jamie Spencer

    The winter sports scene is finally here, and I have already been in the gym to see several games. I am a long-time basketball junkie. A purist. I prefer to get to get there well before the tip. I enjoy interacting with some of the players in pregame warmups. A wave or a fist bump

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  • The Rut is Underway0

    Ken Hunter

    As we move into the early days of November, archery hunters start getting really serious about their buck-hunting pursuits. This is a period when bucks become more active as they begin their pursuit of willing does, and the avid archery hunter hopes to take advantage of those deer movements and activities. Hunting is not centered

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  • Tribe Seeking Playoff Wampum0

    Scott Lowery

    If you blinked, you might have missed it. The 2024 high school football regular season is in the history books, and those qualifying for the District IV playoffs begin their hoped-for quest for PIAA gold this weekend. The season passed has seen its share of exciting games, record-breaking performances, and stunning developments extenuated by perennial

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Has the Rut Begun?0

    Jon Pries

    Charles Alsheimer is recognized as one of the greatest authorities on whitetail deer, their habits, and their habitat. For almost 20 years, his passion was studying the timing of the rut and making predictions on his findings. His predictions are largely based on the cyclical changes in the illumination of the Earth’s sun and moon

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  • The Roving Sportsman… The Opening Day of PA Archery Deer Season0

    Jon Pries

    This coming Sunday, September 22, is the official first day of fall. Before you know it, on Saturday, October 5, the opening day of the Pennsylvania archery deer season will be upon us. With just over two weeks until the opening day, there is still time for some important last-minute items you should consider. Inventory

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Tree Stand Options and Safety0

    Jon Pries

    The statewide archery antlered and antlerless deer season opens in just over three weeks (Saturday, October 5, to be exact), and as the season progresses and nears that “magical” time of the rut, bowhunters will be spending an increasing amount of time in the woods. While hunting from the ground or in a ground blind

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  • County Hall Corner: Conspiracy or Incompetence at Butler, PA?0

    Larry Stout

    Given that the Kennedy assassination has been deeply debated and discussed for 61 years now, we should not expect that after just seven weeks, we would know how and why on July 13th, at an open-air campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania, a 20-year young man named Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate Republican candidate for

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  • Fall Photo: Family Portrait0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    As the school year gears up and the season slowly shifts, many of you may be planning some fall photo sessions. Over the next few articles, I’ll be dissecting what to wear and how to coordinate for the perfect shot to share with loved ones for years to come. First up, we’re tackling the family

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  • The Roving Sportsman… It’s Not Too Early0

    Jon Pries

    We all know it’s not a good idea to procrastinate. In fact, there are rarely any occasions when it is a good idea to wait until the very last minute to do what you know simply has to be done. The benefits of accomplishing tasks early far outweigh any poor excuses for delaying the tasks

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  • An Article About Nothing0

    Tim Hartzell

    The Pitch was the name of the 43rd episode of Seinfeld, which aired on September 16, 1992. The plot: After watching Jerry’s comedy routine, NBC executives asked Jerry to come up with an idea for a television show based on his comedy. Jerry and George Costanza brainstormed ideas to pitch to NBC. George comes up

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  • Happy 4th of July!

    Happy 4th of July!0

    Steph Nordstrom

    If you know me, you know that the 4th of July is my most favoritest holiday! It’s a time of low pressure, lots of fun, and, of course, FIREWORKS! But more than that, it’s a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family, to relax, have fun, and blow stuff up — safely,

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  • Local Shooting Competition0

    Ken Hunter

    As we outdoor enthusiasts move into the hot mid-summer days, we may still be doing some fishing, but it’s not likely that shooting a rifle is high on our list of activities. Sure, as we move into the fall months, the deer rifles come out, and we head for the target range to make sure

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  • Full Speed Ahead for Furiosa: Fifth Mad Max Movie Fuels the Franchise0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    What would you say to a single action scene that required 78 shooting days and 200 stunt men? Those are the stats on the central chase in George Miller’s Furiosa; and the film is worth seeing for that alone. Happily, it has lots of other great stuff, too. This fifth installment in the long-running Mad

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  • What to do for Father’s Day0

    Jon Pries

    On Sunday, June 16, fathers everywhere will get to be revered by friends and family as we show our Dad, our Pop, our Father how special we really think he is. With a little over a week to go, there is plenty of time for shopping and planning to make this Father’s Day especially memorable

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  • Some Thoughts on Spring Gobbler Hunting0

    Ken Hunter

    Spring turkey hunting is upon us. The youth spring turkey hunt was on April 27th, and the statewide spring turkey hunt runs from May 4-31. Bear in mind, however, that the legal hunting hours change midway through the season. From May 4-18, hunting begins one-half hour before sunrise and ends at noon; hunters should be

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  • County Hall Corner: Some Good News on Voting Integrity0

    Larry Stout

    Since the 2020 election, there has been a continuous political battle about the count. Initially, the election results were challenged in the courts, but nothing could be proven to the satisfaction of the judges. A protest in Washington, D.C., over the election certification at the US Capitol was organized on January 6, 2021, supporting Trump

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Pennsylvania Youth Hunt for Spring Gobblers 20240

    Jon Pries

    The excitement is building, and in less than three weeks, the one-day Youth Hunt for Spring Gobblers will occur — Saturday, April 27, 2024, to be exact. It is a day that many young hunters and their adult mentors have been looking forward to for months. It is held one week prior to the opening

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  • Turkey Hunting Still Productive0

    Ken Hunter

    Another spring turkey season is fast approaching, with the mentored hunters 16 and under able to hunt on April 27, followed by the regular statewide spring season from May 4 through the 18th. As usual, when spring begins to move in, we turkey hunters are on the lookout for any sightings of turkeys and especially

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  • The Good, the Bad & Mulkey0

    Scott Lowery

    The welcome mat is out! Officially, spring begins this week. To be sure, it is a welcome sight, but in the transitioning world of sports, the changing of the athletic seasons defines the passing of time a bit more succinctly than do the pages of the calendar on the wall. ‘Athletic spring’ actually began a

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  • Top 10 Happiness Research Insights From 2023 (Part 2)0

    Dave Bellomo

    In Part 1 of this article, I discussed the premise that everyone ultimately wants to be happy even if their actions don’t line up with this. Ultimately, everything we do, say, or even think is intended to produce an end result of happiness. Even self-destructive behavior is based on what we think will make us

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Springtime Foraging 20240

    Jon Pries

    Snow geese and Canada geese have been flying north, and robins are more plentiful, and the intermittent snowfalls don’t take long to melt away. Even though we experienced a relatively mild winter, it’s nice to know that spring has finally sprung! As we welcome the warmer days and the emergence of daffodils and tulips, it

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Pattern That Shotgun!0

    Jon Pries

    Imagine that your son or daughter has shown enough interest in hunting for deer this coming fall that they have completed the required hunter education program and have shown interest in going to the range with you to really learn how to safely handle a firearm. You take the time to spend several weekends doing

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  • Crazed and Evil Perpetrators0

    Jim Webb

    The cover reading February 21st means only one more issue this month; that’s a good thing. To go along with Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day falling on the same date, we also have a leap year in 2024. An early Happy Birthday to all those folks who only celebrate that special day once every four

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Stepping Up to the Plate0

    Jon Pries

    It becomes increasingly apparent with each passing day that anti-hunters will do whatever it takes to stop all hunting everywhere and forever. Their efforts are relentless and will only increase over time. They are definitely in it for the long haul. Examples of their efforts are cropping up all across the nation, and while one

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Teaching Proper Hunting and Firearm Safety, Part II0

    Jon Pries

    First and foremost, always stress the four universal rules of firearm safety: – Treat any firearm as if it is loaded. – Practice muzzle control. – Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire. – Always be sure of your target and the area around and beyond it. These are the critical rules

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Teaching Proper Hunting and Firearm Safety0

    Jon Pries

    Any long-time hunter or gun owner has an inherent obligation to pass on his knowledge to an upcoming hunter or firearm enthusiast — whether they are a young person such as a son, daughter, grandchild, or neighborhood acquaintance or perhaps an adult who has become interested in hunting or gun ownership. It is critical to

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