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Late Season Squirrel Hunting
By Tyler Frantz, Natural Pursuit Outdoors The muffled crunch of snow-covered leaves was barely audible as the hunter slowly crept along the oak-lined ridge. Flurries floated in the February breeze as he settled into a blow-down, his gloved hands cradling the wooden stock of… Continue Reading “Late Season Squirrel Hunting”
How to Get Started Pheasant Hunting
Heart pounding and thoughts racing, the hunter approaches the dog that is locked onto the scent of a pheasant hiding in the tall grass. Gripping the wooden stock of her shotgun a little tighter, the hunter approaches the dog from the side and attempts… Continue Reading “How to Get Started Pheasant Hunting”
Junior Pheasant Hunts: The Rush of the Flush
A sudden turn by the German Short-haired Pointer indicates the presence of a pheasant… and close. The dog’s body turns into a statue as it locks into a classic point. There is no doubt that lurking in the grass is the gamebird that brought… Continue Reading “Junior Pheasant Hunts: The Rush of the Flush”
Mentored Bowhunt In the City of Brotherly Love
The roar of jets taking off from Philadelphia International Airport occasionally over-powered the drone of I-95’s eight lanes of traffic. Seated on a comfortable swivel chair inside a camouflaged ground blind, the hunters try to block out the noise and concentrate their attention on… Continue Reading “Mentored Bowhunt In the City of Brotherly Love”
Take on the Challenge of Resident Goose Hunting
By Tyler Frantz Running through the better part of a month, the statewide Resident Goose Season is designed to help manage local populations with a liberal daily limit across most of the state. For many, the early goose season marks a much-anticipated return to… Continue Reading “Take on the Challenge of Resident Goose Hunting”
Dogs Make the Hunt Better
Four-legged friend. Canine companion. Fur baby. There are a lot of different ways we may refer to dogs with nicknames, but there is no doubt that these domesticated descendants of wolves have captured our collective hearts and minds. When it comes to hunting, there… Continue Reading “Dogs Make the Hunt Better”
New to the Hunting Game: Meet Binu
Editor’s Note: Binu Inbaraj of Newark, Delaware shares his thoughts on being a new hunter and pursuing hunting opportunities in Pennsylvania. How do you choose where to go small game hunting? I have hunted in Pennsylvania for two seasons before this year and I… Continue Reading “New to the Hunting Game: Meet Binu”
The Early Season Squirrel Hunting Challenge
By Derek Stoner, Hunting Program Coordinator The hunting season kicks off in the Fall with great excitement among sportsmen and sportswomen. There is a wide array of game to be pursued in Penn’s Woods each season, and perhaps none can top the squirrel for… Continue Reading “The Early Season Squirrel Hunting Challenge”
Wild Pheasant Hunt for Youth Hunters
Acre upon acre of tall grasses and weeds stretch before them, as the line of orange-clad hunters prepares to enter this prime upland ecosystem in pursuit of a most-elusive quarry: truly wild pheasants, a newly re-established population thriving amidst intensively-managed habitat found here. The… Continue Reading “Wild Pheasant Hunt for Youth Hunters”
Youth Field Days: Exciting Outdoor Traditions and Activities
The rush and thrill of hitting the bullseye. The excitement of watching a hunting dog lock onto the scent of its quarry. The feeling of trying a fun outdoor sport for the first time. All these opportunities and more are part of Youth Field… Continue Reading “Youth Field Days: Exciting Outdoor Traditions and Activities”
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