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In the parks
December 30, 2012 Bald Eagle State Park, Howard Office: 814-625-2775 Jan. 1 — Christmas Bird Count Open House, noon-1 p.m., Environmental Learning Center. Jan. 1 — First Day Hike, 1-2 p.m. more »»
Shooting sports
December 30, 2012 (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Sun-Gazette reserves the right to edit items submitted for the “Shooting Sports” section. To submit an event, call 326-1551, ext. 3116. more »»
Call of the Bug Man
December 23, 2012 CLARKSTOWN — When Kase Snyder gets home from kindergarten at Myers Elementary, he high-tails it to the red maple trees growing in his yard and climbs up the trunks to the branches abov. more »»
Outdoor briefs
December 23, 2012 ZooAmerica offers discounts, special programs HERSHEY — ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park will offer the following special programs this winter: • $5 Fridays — In the spirit of giving,... more »»
State parks throughout Pa. plan to hold ‘1st day hikes’ on Jan. 1
December 23, 2012 Start the year off on the right foot with a “First Day Hike” at a local state park. Bring family and friends together to help make that resolution to be healthy and active, a realit. more »»
Shooting sports
December 23, 2012 (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Sun-Gazette reserves the right to edit items submitted for the “Shooting Sports” section. To submit an event, call 326-1551, ext. 3116. more »»
Game Commission reminds hunters to report deer harvests
December 23, 2012 HARRISBURG – With the two-week statewide general deer season closed, Pennsylvania Game Commission executive director Carl G. more »»
Pine trees, needles, even bark, make edible centerpieces
December 23, 2012 Many people are familiar with pine needle tea, but most are genuinely surprised to learn that practically the whole tree is edible and that, in fact, all pines are in some way or another edible. more »»
Reflections in Nature: Teasel plant used in crafting
December 23, 2012 Several weeks ago, my wife Mary Alice asked if I would gather a bag of teasels for her to make a Christmas tree. By the time the small tree was finished, I had made three trips to get teasel. more »»
Study shows PA water trails support local economies, jobs
December 23, 2012 Visitors to four Pennsylvania water trails during the summer of 2012 generated almost three-quarters of a million dollars in economic activity and supported 11 full-time jobs. more »»
'As good as it gets
December 16, 2012 By JESSICA WELSHANS jwelshans@sungazette.com Being drawn for a coveted Pennsylvania elk tag is a rare privilege because the state Game Commission only issues a limited number each year. Charles G. more »»
Reflections in Nature
December 16, 2012 For the first day of buck season, I again went with my friend, Charlie Fox, to his hunting camp in Babylon, Potter County. more »»
'Just get out there'
December 9, 2012 The Keystone Trail Association, a volunteer-based organization, has as its members individuals who are dedicated to “providing, preserving, protecting and promoting recreational hiking trails and... more »»
Audubon issues winter bird warning: Brace for invasions from Canada
December 9, 2012 Binocular brigades across the country are gearing up for Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), with high hopes of being invaded from the north again, as happened last winter when snowy owls... more »»
Outdoor briefs
December 9, 2012 Take a hike with regional group The Otzinachson Regional Group of the Sierra Club and the Edward Abbey Hiking Society will hold a number of hikes throughout the region in the fall. more »»
Hunting, trapping opportunities continue
December 9, 2012 The statewide firearms deer season concluded on Saturday, but hunters and trappers still have a mixed bag of seasons in which to participate. more »»
Preliminary bear harvest numbers announced
December 9, 2012 Four days of the statewide four-day bear season have produced a preliminary harvest of 2,639 bears, according to state Game Commission check station reports. more »»
Game Commission field officers report on outdoor happenings
December 9, 2012 Field officers for the state Game Commission's Northcentral region filed the following reports on Nov. more »»
Shooting sports
December 9, 2012 (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Sun-Gazette reserves the right to edit items submitted for the “Shooting Sports” section. To submit an event, call 326-1551, ext. 3116. more »»
Afield with Friends: Anglers often have a love-hate relationship with great blue herons
December 9, 2012 I knew by the hoarse squawks around the bend of my favorite bass water on the Susquehanna River’s North Branch, we were about to compete with the best fisherman on the river — the great blue heron. more »» |
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