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Portage man has ‘Habitat’ information you’ll need

When I joined the National Wild Turkey Federation, a new group then, I hoped that through it I would learn more about how to hunt turkeys. Instead, I learned about something I knew nothing about at the time, the most important factor of the existence of any wild bird or animal’s life, and that was habitat. Watching paint dry and trees grow are in the same excitement category, but oh how much it matters to do so. Recently, I attended the annual Landowner/Sportsmen Banquet at the Blair County Fish and Forestry Association. It hadn’t had one for two years because of the pandemic, ...

‘Wild Moments’ host to speak at fundraiser in State College

STATE COLLEGE — Jack Hubley, veteran advocate for the natural world and well-known former host of the nationally syndicated “Wild Moments” wildlife show, will be the speaker at the fourth annual Soaring Eagle Celebration at the Wyndham Garden State College on Friday, April 8. The Soaring Eagle Celebration, formerly known as the Pennsylvania Wildlife Gala, is the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds benefit “Wildlife for Everyone’s” accessible wetlands in Centre County. Hubley, with his famed golden eagle Bliss on his fist, will talk about ...

Anglers see pros, cons of when trout season opens

By John Hartsock jhartsock@altoonamirror.com After accepting comprehensive input from the state’s trout anglers, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has decided to institute one opening day for the 2022 trout season and beyond statewide. Prior to 2007, trout season all across Pennsylvania started on the Saturday following the 11th day of the month of April. From 2007 to 2019, trout season began two weeks earlier in 18 southcentral and southeastern counties than it opened in the rest of the state, including Blair and surrounding counties. The onset of the COVID-19 ...

When it comes to bait, anglers have choices

By John Hartsock jhartsock@altoonamirror.com The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will stock 3.2 million trout in 696 streams and 128 lakes statewide for the 2022 trout season, which begins Saturday at 8 a.m. for all of Pennsylvania. Many of the trout that are stocked in the state’s waters aren’t unduly picky about what they will choose to feed upon on the first day of the season, but as the weather warms up and the trout get acclimated to their conditions, most of them become much more discerning about the bait at which they will strike. Live bait like waxworms, ...

Camp sites for anglers open

From Mirror reports HARRISBURG – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn is encouraging anglers to consider using state park campsites for overnight fishing trips as trout season approaches. A total of 43 campgrounds throughout the state will provide camping for the April 2 opener. “As trout season nears, it is important that the public is aware of the wonderful opportunities for fishing and camping at our state parks,” Dunn said. “We are proud to support outdoor recreation efforts on public lands and look forward to seeing a great turnout ...

Camp sites for anglers open

From Mirror reports HARRISBURG – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn is encouraging anglers to consider using state park campsites for overnight fishing trips as trout season approaches. A total of 43 campgrounds throughout the state will provide camping for the April 2 opener. “As trout season nears, it is important that the public is aware of the wonderful opportunities for fishing and camping at our state parks,” Dunn said. “We are proud to support outdoor recreation efforts on public lands and look forward to seeing a great turnout ...