Six pointers on the trail to a 6-pointer
November 26 marked the beginning of the fifth rifle deer season since my hunting-savvy father passed away, which added to
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Seven simple solutions to save songbirds from window-struck sorrow
Shortly after the thud heard ’round the newsroom, the feather-fleeced victim laid motionless on the sidewalk two stories below. The
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Cold-water kayaking 101: Eight suggestions to stay safe during the spring surge
The elements that make springtime kayaking in the region so popular are also what make it so dangerous. As snow
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Confessions of a kids camp counselor: Attraction to distraction
As a counselor for troubled teenagers at an adolescent group home some years back, it was always amazing to me
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Bird song hero: A new way to ID popular birds by the songs they sing
One of the most amazing things in our great outdoors are the harmony of bird songs … each one uniquely
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Tick numbers on the rise after mild winter, early spring
The number of tiny blood-sucking parasites that can carry a variety of illnesses — including Lyme disease — have been
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Ice fishing tutorial, Part 1: Tips to stay safe
Somebody once asked me, “Now that winter has arrived and you can’t fish anymore, what are you going to do?”
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Kiss the Cook: Hearty breakfast for a hearty day in the outdoors
By now, regular readers of this column have probably noticed that I enjoy making comfort foods. When I think of
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Muzzleloader hunting: Flintlock fever a condition worth catching
As the Kawasaki Mule slowly climbed a snow-covered steep logging road up the side of a heavily wooded Lycoming County
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Catapult your way into a fun family educational experience
While sticks and stones may break your bones, sticks and string can provide hours of fun for families looking for
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