ELK COUNTY — In Elk County, a behemoth is performing surgery on a forest. Its yellow head — taller than a human and equipped with 18 “teeth” — cuts through the base of trees and gently lays logs down in a pile. The rest of its body would blend into lush green foliage in spring ...
The Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited is pleased to announce it will be offering a beginner’s fly tying course on Tuesday evenings, beginning on Jan. 20, 2026 and running through Feb. 24, 2026. The course will be taught by Rick Kintzer. The cost is $25 for adults and $15 for youth under the age of 18 who must be at least 12 years old to participate and must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult throughout each session. Tools and materials will be provided. The classes will be held weekly from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Covenant Central Presbyterian Church located at 807 ...
The public is invited to a meeting of the Trout Unlimited Susquehanna Chapter featuring local underwater and nature photographer Michael Kinney. He will use a combination of visuals, sounds and stories to take us on a journey from mountain headwaters, down through the watershed into the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and beyond. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Covenant Central Presbyterian Church at 807 W. Fourth Street in Williamsport. Parking and entrance to the church is at the rear of the building with access off of Campbell Street. For ...
Jon boats are one of the most popular models found on Pennsylvania waters. They are small, easy to trailer and cost far less than fiberglass models. If you have every thought about adding a jon boat to your fishing experience now is a perfect time – owners are upgrading before summer so some good deals can be had. But how do you know if you are getting a good deal or the next Titanic? How much can you spend? As with most big purchases, it is important to set a spending limit in advance. Here are some questions to ask yourself when determining your personal limit. • Will you be ...
PITTSBURGH — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources completed the first phase of improvements at Point State Park, finishing well ahead of the original spring 2026 timeline. The upgrades enhance safety, functionality, and the visitor experience as the park prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors for major events in 2026. DCNR addressed long-standing maintenance needs and completed improvements to the park’s iconic fountain, walkways, utilities, and lighting. In April 2026, Pittsburgh will host the NFL Draft at Point State Park. Gov. Josh ...
During this past hunting season, hunters have harvested many big bucks carrying large sets of antlers. Through the years, I have received many requests from hunters to score their antlers for the Boone and Crocket Club’s record book. One of the club’s requirements is that the hunter signs a sworn statement that he or she killed their trophy in fair chase. In 1893, Theodore Roosevelt set the credo of fair chase which stated that nothing be killed by any method other than fair chase or still hunting. Civilized humans have lost the need, but not the urge, for the chase, the stalk and ...
