It appears that we could be in store for a more traditional winter this year. We’ve already been “treated” to several weeks of cold, snowy weather, and that trend seems likely to continue. And after a couple of mild winters the past two years, it’s probably appropriate to say, “We ...

By Walt Young For the Mirror The autumn season is synonymous with the most popular hunting seasons for a majority of hunters. But for those intrepid folks willing to brave some winter weather, the next several weeks will serve up a wide range of opportunities to extend their hunting time ...

Most winters, I devote some space to reminding folks that feeding wildlife to “help” them through the harsh weather of the season is generally a bad idea. After two relatively mild winters with not much lingering snowfall, we’ve already had some cold weather and a bit of snow so far, ...

While doing some internet research for a future article, I came across a news story posted just before the start of deer season. The focus of that story was that many rural businesses would like to see the opening day of deer season moved back to the Monday after Thanksgiving rather than the ...

By Walt Young sports@altoonamirror.com Pennsylvania’s four-day statewide firearms bear season begins this weekend on Saturday and continues through Tuesday More than 206,000 hunters bought a bear license in 2023, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission expects a similar turnout for the ...

It has been said that an individual can often succeed in any endeavor for which he or she possesses unlimited enthusiasm. Ryan Beck, 36, a resident of the small village of Henrietta near Martinsburg, has been proving that adage true in the sport of competitive long-range rifle shooting. “I ...