GEAR UP FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

George Washington Sears, aka Nessmuk, wrote in the 1800s of the outdoors that, "We do not go to the green woods and crystal waters to rough it. We go to smooth it." That’s as true now as ever. The outdoors are for refreshing the soul and lifting the spirit.

Try convincing yourself of that – or better yet, your spouse, children or friends – when their feet are cold, their line is tangled, their sleeping bag is soggy, or their paddle is broken. Having the right gear can make all the difference.

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Additional roads open for hunters

They may or may not be the roads less traveled. But they are the roads leading to potentially good habitat for deer and other wildlife, and they’ve been opened for hunters.

October 29, 2015

Solution to deer management assistance program elusive

Pennsylvania Game Commissioners know what they want. Their counterparts at the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are equally sure of their own desires. But they’re not entirely the same.

October 28, 2015

A shotgun full of unknown memories

It’s sometimes what we don’t know that captures our attention, especially when it comes to lost relatives, found guns and time outdoors.

October 28, 2015

Pennsylvania elk hunting, tourism co-existing

Pennsylvania’s elk herd is growing, and drawing increasingly large crowds of tourists eager for a glimpse. Elk hunting is going on at the same time, in what some call a testament to managing wildlife for everyone.

October 28, 2015

Mange on the increase among bears

Cases of mange among black bears are on the rose across Pennsylvania. Why is the question.

October 28, 2015

Second time’s the charm for trophy bull

Adam Ford could have gotten discouraged after not even seeing an elk on his first hunt for them last year. He didn’t, and that paid off in a big way.

October 27, 2015

A roundup of outdoors coverage

Pheasant stockings are popular with those who hunt the birds, but that’s not many, and the cost is high. Is that OK?And what do fishermen think of price?

October 18, 2015

How should state forests be managed?

Have an opinion on how state forests should be managed, and who should benefit? Here’s a chance to share it.

October 15, 2015

How to recruit the recruiters?

Knowing what you want and knowing how to get it when it comes to recruiting the next generation of hunters are not always the same things.

October 14, 2015

Deer urine ban under investigation

Archers especially often use deer urine scents while hunting. Might that option be on the way out, though?

October 13, 2015

A roundup of outdoor news

October is the month that has it all for outdoorsmen, though hunters are showing definite preferences when it comes to what they carry in the woods.

October 11, 2015

The wild, er, weird, outdoors

There’s plenty of strange stuff that goes on in the outdoors when wildlife and people mix. Here’s the proof.

October 8, 2015

Tim spent fishing with dad

Time spent outdoors is about memories as much as game bagged and fish creeled.

October 7, 2015

New anti-poaching effort targets public help

Those who see wildlife crimes are being asked to get involved with making sure those crimes are punished.

October 6, 2015

Complete outdoors coverage

The Game Commission wants to help hunters find deer. Will it work? Plus, more on the outdoors.

October 4, 2015

Hunter records historic first

Going into this fall, it had probably been more than 100 years since a hunter shot a black bear in Beaver County. A deer-hunting archer got one, though.

October 1, 2015

Using the old to create the new

The Fish and Boat Commission’s best customers aren’t necessarily the same as its future customers, at least not right now. But it may use one to get the other.

September 30, 2015

A new kind of hunting license

It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been a hunter. You’ve probably never carried a license like this one in the woods.

September 29, 2015

A look around the outdoors

Changes prompted by chronic wasting disease, a more common challenge for archers and finding sustenance in the outdoors.

September 27, 2015

A horse — or, ah, bass — of a different color

As fish go, this one caught by a Florida angler may be one of the most unusual you’ll ever see.

September 24, 2015

Teams advance to college fishing national championship

Ten teams, three of them from this region, advanced to FLW’s college bass fishing national championship. A couple other teams with local ties fell short, however.

September 23, 2015

A cure for the frequency question

Want to create a new hunter or angler? Get them outside often. Here’s one way to make it happen.

September 22, 2015

Lake Erie gives up big fish

A first fish is always memorable. These were indeed special, and made possible by volunteers working to get people involved in fishing.

September 21, 2015

Steelhead, water prep and more

Want to catch more steelhead? Learn a skill that will open a wider world of the outdoors? It’s all here.

September 21, 2015

Paying more for less? The harsh reality

The PA Fish and Boat Commission’s leader says the agency doesn’t want to increase license fees, but has no choice. It’s something else he said that really stood out, though.

September 19, 2015

Hog wild? Yes, that’s the problem.

They’re here, but not in big numbers. A new study shows why everyone should hope things stay that way.

September 18, 2015

Time to be extra careful fast approaching

Your chances of being involved in a deer-vehicle collision are, relatively speaking, once again pretty high in Pennsylvania. And the time of year when accidents spike is near.

September 17, 2015