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Outdoors

Experts share concerns regarding proposed changes to Endangered Species Act

Recently proposed changes to the national Endangered Species Act could have devastating consequences to some of the most vulnerable species by weighing their value – and that of their habitat – against “economic impacts,” “national security” and other ambiguous and ...

Governor’s advisory council seeks candidates for the Game Commission Board

HARRISBURG — The Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking qualified candidates interested in serving the Pennsylvania Game Commission as commissioners in the following regions: • District 6: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, ...

Virtual ice fishing program scheduled for Jan. 8; seats still available online

An online virtual ice fishing program on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 7-9 p.m. is hosted by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission staff and trained fishing skills instructors. Sessions will be interactive and include interaction with staff. The program includes ice safety, where to find fish in the ...

Reflections in Nature: Looking more closely at the porcupines

Recently I have been asked several questions concerning an animal. One question was what could be chewing on an aluminum ladder? This was easy to answer: a porcupine. The porcupine’s large incisor teeth enable it to eat aluminum signs, cans, plastic, salt, grease, soap, glue in plywood, ...