UNIVERSITY PARK—The first-ever study of the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the saliva of newborn white-tailed deer fawns yielded thought-provoking results that have Penn State researchers suggesting predation is not the only thing in the wild killing fawns. “We think the hormone ...
HARRISBURG — Those who haven’t purchased their 2020-21 Pennsylvania hunting or furtaker licenses, or who need to purchase a permit or privilege for a late-season hunting adventure, should do so this week. Pennsylvania’s Automated Licensing System (PALS) will be temporarily unavailable ...
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s pheasant hunters have one last opportunity this season to hunt newly released birds. The seventh and final pheasant releases of 2020 are scheduled for Dec. 22 and 23. More than 10 percent of the pheasants allocated for release in 2020 are stocked during ...
The winter of the finches is upon us. A combination of factors has resulted in an influx, or irruption of several species of northern finches looking for food into the northeast. Fair to poor conifer cone and white birch crops along the eastern Great Lakes, along with spruce budworm outbreaks ...
HARRISBURG — Those looking for to track of Pennsylvania’s 2020 bear harvest can find harvest totals, breakdowns of harvests by county and season, and a list of the 10 heaviest bears harvested so far by visiting the Game Commission’s website. Just go to www.pgc.pa.gov, click on the ...
HARRISBURG — In honor of National Forests Products Week, take a moment to look around. Whether you are at home, work, or at play, chances are you will catch a glimpse of a wood product. “Wood products are all around us,” says Nicholas Bisaccia, chairman of the board of Keystone Wood ...
HARRISBURG — Coming off the heels of an unforgettable archery-only elk hunt when 21 of 26 bowhunters — and all 10 who hunted bulls — harvested elk, the 104 general season elk license holders, 26 for bulls and 78 for antlerless, are primed for one of the most exciting hunting adventures in ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — Many Pennsylvania woodland owners use their property for recreation, a place to hunt, attract and view wildlife, a place for quiet reflection, or as a family legacy to pass on to the next generation. As part of their ownership goals, woodland owners may want or need to ...
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HARRISBURG — As people continue to spend time outdoors during the fall months, the Wolf Administration wants to remind residents of the dangers of tick and mosquito-borne illnesses, and to take steps to protect themselves. “Autumn is a wonderful season to spend time outdoors and ...
Editor’s Note: This article is being rerun today due to inadvertant errors in yesterday’s article caused by The Express’ new computer system. We apologize for the mistakes and hope you’ll hit the road and admire some of Mother Nature’s finest. LOCK HAVEN — If you’ve been waiting ...
If you enjoy the outdoors you’ve most likely walked the trails at Rider Park. And if gardening is one of your hobbies you’ve probably spent some time wandering around the Sensory Garden at the County Farm, and perhaps walked the Conservation Trail. Outdoor enthusiasts can also experience ...
With a focus on state parks and state forests, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has put together a list of some of the most unique spots for viewing fall foliage in the state. Here are the agency’s recommendations: —Route 44 northwest from its Route 220 ...
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s statewide archery deer season begins Saturday, Oct. 3, and its return is prompting the Pennsylvania Game Commission to issue some helpful reminders. Archers statewide can hunt for antlered or antlerless deer from Oct. 3 to Nov. 14; Sunday, Nov. 15; and from ...
It’s no big secret that many of us really enjoy the sight and sounds of our birds. The fact that you’re reading this article may indicate that you are part of that group. Per the 2011 Census, 47 million people in the U. S. consider themselves to be bird watchers. Some of us in recent ...
Each September, thousands of visitors make their way to Pennsylvania’s elk country to experience for themselves the wonder of the bugling season. And while there’s nothing quite like seeing a giant bull up close, or feeling your rib cage resonate as it lets loose an ear-splitting bugle, ...
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Visitation to Yellowstone National Park has increased substantially, park officials said. Visitation rates were higher in July than they were in the same month last year. This comes after the park’s overall visits had been down 49% from last year through the end of ...
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. government on Friday released a draft environmental report on the potential effects of three open-pit gold mines in salmon habitat in central Idaho proposed by a Canadian company. The U.S. Forest Service will take comments for 60 days on the documents involving ...
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — On a sweltering Saturday morning, Connor Russell found some shade near the historic Sandford House’s iron-gated basement. He’d given up on the family scavenger hunt, opting instead to frolic around the manicured property in Heritage Square, where Union soldiers were ...
DETROIT — America’s iconic national bird, the bald eagle, has made an impressive comeback from its days as an endangered species. But its leading threats remain rooted in human activity, the most comprehensive study ever of bald eagle mortality in Michigan finds. Researchers with the U.S. ...