Skunk spray essay: Trappers tap into region’s ‘liquid gold’
At $30 an ounce, there is gold in the Susquehanna Valley outdoors — liquid gold. It isn’t the kind you’ll
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More women drawn to tradition of hunting with family
When she was a little girl, Connie Mertz, of rural Danville, enjoyed the numerous hunting stories her father shared after
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Predators become the prey: Tips for tracking down coyotes
The silence was broken with the rustling of dry leaves that covered the ground in a multilayered quilt of yellow,
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Suicide prevention: Lighting the way for those drowning in darkness
Two years ago, I received a phone call that would change everything — that gutted me in so many ways
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Three steps for facing life’s most challenging situations
It was the perfect property for an outdoors-lover like myself. There were nearly three acres of woodland brimming with wildlife.
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What every hunter needs to know about the avian bird flu
While Pennsylvania has not yet been impacted by the high path avian influenza, state officials continue emphasizing the need for
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What Yellowstone wolves teach us about nature’s balance
Back in 1995, many people struggled to comprehend what scientists at Yellowstone National Park were up to. After 70 years
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Ecosystem ripple effect: Killing ducks, one loaf at a time?
What started out as an innocent trip a local park a half-decade ago became a learning experience. For lunch, the
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A new strategy to save the tradition of hunting in Pennsylvania
My father died more than two years ago, and yet a 30-year-old picture continues to touch off a wave of
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50 creative ways to use a pumpkin
Forget the terms “fall” and “autumn.” From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin-themed Oreos and so many other products turning orange
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