Pennsylvania
Late Season Squirrel Hunting
By Tyler Frantz, Natural Pursuit Outdoors The late season is prime time to pursue squirrels in the snow-covered forests. Photo courtesy of Tyler Frantz. The views expressed by the editors,…
The Value of a Hunter Mentor
By Derek Stoner, Hunting Program Coordinator The author helping new hunter Zubin (left) and his father Victor (right) The views expressed by the editors, authors or users of this linked…
Take on the Challenge of Resident Goose Hunting
By Tyler Frantz Setting out a spread of decoys in a freshly-cut corn field is a classic September setup for resident geese. Photo courtesy of Tyler Frantz. Running through the…
Youth Field Days: Exciting Outdoor Traditions and Activities
A participant greets a beagle at the Dog Training station of a Youth Field Day event. Photo by Derek Stoner. The rush and thrill of hitting the bullseye. The excitement…
Spurring On a Great Tradition: Youth Turkey Hunt at Pymatuning WMA
On Saturday, April 24, Youth Turkey Day in Pennsylvania, the Northwest Region hosted the first-ever turkey hunt at the Pymatuning Wildlife Management Area. A lottery application process helped to select…
WILD GAME WEDNESDAY – VENISON HEART SIGSIG
VENISON HEART SIGSIG WRITTEN BY: Mark Misura, Sons of the Hunt In recent years, the venison heart has hands-down become my favorite cut of the whitetail deer. The unique texture,…
Ten Most Forgotten Archery Hunting Items
Statewide deer archery season opener takes place Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019! It’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to need to have in your backpack before you head…
Learning to Hunt In the Pennsylvania Wilds
By Ta Enos In Fall 2018, Ta Enos harvested a Black Bear with her bow while hunting in McKean County, Pennsylvania. I spent my twenties working as a newspaper reporter…
Five Preseason Archery Tips
We have less than one month until Pennsylvania’s statewide archery season opens on Saturday, Oct. 5. [If you’re hunting in WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D, it opens Saturday, Sept. 21.]…
Tried and True Tips for Dove Hunting Success
By Tyler Frantz With one subtle flip of a calendar page, the 2019-2020 hunting seasons are born. The long awaited September migratory bird openers mark the official commencement of Pennsylvania’s…