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Will allowing hunting on Sundays save hunting?

There is no doubt that hunting is less popular than in past years. While there are many reasons for the decline, one of the main reasons given by those who no longer hunt is time. With 40-plus-hour work weeks, other obligations and, if they have children, sporting events, there is little time ...

Reflections in Nature: It’s the month of August, which means grasshoppers are aplenty

During the month of August, be on the lookout for grasshoppers. These grasshoppers were born in the spring and have been going through many molts to become full-grown grasshoppers. Most of the musical insects are straight-winged insects except for the cicada. The straight-winged insects undergo an incomplete metamorphosis, which means that the tiny nymphs that hatch from the eggs are already similar in form to their parents. The nymphs gradually take on the appearance of the adults as they increase in size, and on the last molt, they develop wings. All grasshoppers have ...

Community Outdoor calendar for Week of August 5

DISCOVER SNAKES WHERE: Rider Park WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 7 from 9-10:30 a.m. NOTES: Learn about Pennsylvania snakes from Dr. Mary Kate O’DOnnell. Those who attend will go on a short hike to discover a snake in nature. Those who wish to attend should register by emailing AmyP@FCFPartnership.org or calling 570-321-1500. TREE ID WHERE: Hyner Run State Park and Little Pine State Park WHEN: Friday, Aug. 8 at 3:30 p.m. (Little Pine) and Saturday, Aug. 9 at 3:30 p.m. (Hyner Run) NOTES: Join the park naturalist to learn about the different trees in Hyner Run State Park. There will ...

Sunday hunting days are set for 2025 in the state

HARRISBURG — The new Sunday hunting days for 2025 have been set. The Pennsylvania Game Commission today announced that beginning Sept. 14, and through the second Sunday in firearms deer season Dec. 7, all Sundays that fall within established hunting seasons will be included as part of ...

Fourth annual Outdoor Expo comes to Shikellamy State Park

There’s no denying it—the Susquehanna River is a natural treasure, offering endless possibilities for outdoor adventure. From paddling and hiking to biking and birding, interest in exploring this incredible waterway has surged in recent years. But knowing where to start, what gear to ...