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Community Outdoor calendar for week of April 22

AUDUBON EVENT: EARTH DAY OVER THE BRIDGE WHERE: River Walk on the North/Wegman’s side near the river dam. WHEN: Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m. NOTES: Fifty-five years ago, Earth Day was initiated as a national expression of appreciation for Earth. Join the Lycoming Audubon Society for a bird walk on the River Walk. With signs and flags, we’ll walk across the Market Street Bridge. Thanks for adding your presence in this simple statement of celebration our beautiful planet. The program is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.lycomingaudubon.org. AUDUBON ...

Muncy Valley offers cowboy action shooting discipline

The North Mountain Sportsman’s Association in Muncy Valley offers a few different shooting disciplines, one of which is cowboy action shooting. This sport was founded in 1987 in California by a few men who thought it would be fun to use single-action pistols, a lever-action rifle and a ...

Process for the elk license applications to see changes

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners met recently in Harrisburg, hearing public comment and conducting official business. The commissioners gave final approval to the 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits, which are outlined in a separate news ...

Beaver dams can improve watersheds in Pennsylvania

Beavers are mostly nocturnal, rarely seen creatures, but their handiwork is apparent on many trout streams to the benefit of fish and other aquatic life as well as waterways. Matt Wilson, CEER Field Station and Freshwater Institute director with Susquehanna University, has closely looked at beaver dams and how they can improve watersheds. He’s even gone as far as working with his students to create Beaver Dam Analogs that mimic the natural barriers created by the furry creatures on streams. Wilson, speaking to the Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited, noted how heavy rainfall ...

Reflections in Nature: As with humans, memory is invaluable for animals in wild

I often hear people say I wish we could return to the good old days when times were much simpler. However in remembering the past, we often choose to remember the good times and forget the bad times. Our memories are treasure chests, in which most of us have packed good memories. As we reach our golden years, we depend on this memory chest to look back on our lives. We humans are aware that memories are an important part of our lives. Forgetfulness can be dangerous to your health especially if you forget your wedding anniversary. Memory is also invaluable to wildlife. Studies have ...

Ways to keep your catch of the day from fishing fresh

Spring is here, meaning hunting season has turned into fishing season. Rods are ready, hooks are sharpened and the grill is prepped. I need some fresh fish to have a perfect meal near the fire pit. Although many anglers plan the same fresh fish dinner, many will never experience it. Most will fill their creel, not because they do not catch fish, but because their catch never survives the trip home. Catching your limit is just the start of having the perfect fish dinner. Before preparing your catch for family and friends, you must survive your day on the water and the trip home. Far ...