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O'Brien Outdoors: Be a Good Steward

By Mike O Brien
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1 day 5 hours ago

All Litterbugs Are Sons of Bees; Some Are Buttheads  more»

Fish & Boat Commission Names John Arway Executive Director

By Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
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3 days 5 hours ago

HARRISBURG – A 30-year veteran of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has been chosen as the agency’s next executive director. During a special public meeting today, the Board of Commissioners selected John Arway to lead the Commission, one of the oldest and most effective conservation agencies in the nation. more»

RMEF Launches Dale Earnhardt Land/Wildlife Legacy

By Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
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3 days 5 hours ago

Ten years after his death at the Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt’s enduring legacy as a competitor and outdoorsman has sparked a new partnership between the Dale Earnhardt Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

The new venture has been christened the Dale Earnhardt Land/Wildlife Legacy. more»

O’Brien Outdoors: 33rd Annual Trout Kickoff

By Mike O Brien
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1 week 2 days ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- It will be some time before the grass is green, a burst of buds adds the tint of burgundy to the landscape, and the sweet sounds and smells of spring can be fully enjoyed. But eventually winter will be slain by spring and wildflowers will replace the snow. more»

Sportsmen celebrate 50 years

By Consolidated Sportsmen of Muncy Creek
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1 week 3 days ago

Annual Banquet Features Speaker, Auctions, Raffles more»

O’Brien Outdoors: New Fishing Line

By Mike O Brien
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2 weeks 1 day ago

From the Operating Room to the Water

The catch phrase with environmentalists and conservationists these days is “going green.” Now fishermen -- the single largest group of conservationists in the United States -- can “go green” with a revolutionary new product: Bioline, the first biodegradable fishing line. more»

O'Brien Outdoors: 12th Annual Icebreaker Sportsmen Expo

By Mike O Brien
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3 weeks 1 day ago

Last year I was approached by a single-parent mother who expressed concerns in taking her young son to a large outdoor show or traveling a great distance. “Isn’t there anything close to home and something less intimidating?” she said. She was also concerned about expenses. more»

O'Brien Outdoors: Tie Better Knots, Catch More Fish

By Mike O Brien
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4 weeks 2 days ago

PHOTO CAPTION: A properly tied knot was key to landing this nice largemouth
bass. more»

O'Brien Outdoors: It’s Show Time

By Mike O Brien
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5 weeks 3 days ago

The first month of this year’s calendar has been turned. Cold temperatures and persistent winds remind us of winter’s presence. There is little consolation for fishermen and the major hunting seasons have come to a close. Winter’s firm grip forces most indoors. Only the heartiest of anglers venture forth, and then with only a minimal amount of hope and even less expectation. more»

O’Brien Outdoors: Winter Doldrums; Fit To Be Tied

By Mike O Brien
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6 weeks 2 days ago

Ardent anglers carry a fiery passion deep within. They approach the sport with an unquenchable thirst that necessitates never-ending involvement. Finding a connection in the days away from the water is crucial, especially during the winter months; for it is now when opportunities to fish are limited. Through diverse discoveries we remain connected to our avocation. more»

Eastern Sports Show Looms

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6 weeks 4 days ago

HARRISBURG, PA—The 2010 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show  set for Feb. more»

Some Anglers Must Register

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6 weeks 6 days ago

HARRISBURG     – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Pennsylvania Fish&Boat Commission (PFBC) are reminding anglers that a new federal law requires anglers who target or catch shad, striped bass, and river herring from the Delaware River below Trenton Falls or in the Delaware Estuary to register with the National Saltwater Angler Registry. more»

O’Brien Outdoors: How About a Sport Show?

By Mike O Brien
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7 weeks 2 days ago

Even though we are presently experiencing a January thaw, fishermen can still find their enthusiasm numb. For some, there is ice fishing, for others a trip to a steelhead fishery, while others find solace in a visit to a limestone stream in hopes of catching a few trout. But most anglers simply accept the fact that there is no harmony in winter weather and fishing. more»

O’Brien Outdoors: 'Hard Water' Fishing

By Mike O Brien
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8 weeks 1 day ago

When I’m asked, “Do you ice fish?” The answer is an emphatic, “NO!” I find winter days nowhere colder than out on an open, frozen lake. Ice fishing simply seems like too much discomfort for a minimal return of pleasure. There is too much suffering: cold feet and fingers, a dripping nose that quickly freezes and basically putting the body through tortuous punishment. more»

O’Brien Outdoors: Fisherman’s Resolutions

By Mike O Brien
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9 weeks 1 day ago

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa -- Resolutions: people make ‘em, people break ‘em.

The start of the New Year is the time for these life-altering changes, that proverbial drawing of the line in the sand. A magical point in time destined to help us succeed. more»

Lake Aldred levels to be lowered

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16 weeks 2 days ago

Lake Aldred water levels will be lowered on Wednesday (11/18) and Thursday (11/19) to allow for maintenance at PPL’s Holtwood hydroelectric plant. During that time, recreational boating is not recommended on the lake because of shallower water. more»

PFBC Seeks Applicants for Education Grants

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HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is encouraging local governments, community groups and sportsman’s clubs providing fishing, boating and water safety and aquatic resource education programs to apply for funding through the agency’s Education Grant Program.  Grantees can receive up to $5,000 from the PFBC.  This funding can be applied to the purchase of equipm more»

Venison butchering and preservation

By Penn State Ag Sciences
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19 weeks 6 days ago

UNIVERSITY PARK -- Once hunters have bagged their bucks during hunting season, they still have to decide what to do with their meat. While some hunters leave the choices to their local butcher, many are finding that they can save money and increase their personal enjoyment by butchering their own deer, according to a food-safety expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. more»

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