A SEPTA Solution
Bob Martin has a novel idea for solving the deer herd problem in Pennsylvania. Bus the deer, reap the bucks Our deer overpopulation is among the worst in the nation, yet our state game lands are barren while bucks and …
Year: 2005
Hunting Changes Coming
I attended the first Fish and Wildlife Laws in Pennsylvania seminar put on by the PBI yesterday. Executive Director Vernon Ross was there and answered questions and explained the path the PGC is traveling. The hightlights include: 1. The number …
High Tech Gear Killing History
We all use them. Or we all would use them if we could afford them. GPS handheld units. Great for finding that hunting spot in the dark from a new route when the wind is not right for the usual …
Non-Ice Fishing
February, and 45º out. Time to fish. Time to fish the Letort Spring Run! You can find some good information here from TU. I’m sure Herbie at Cold Springs Anglers would give you a nice mid-winter fishing tip. Of course, …
How Many Deer?
This story has the solution to counting the Pennsylvania deer herd. The old way: The commission’s official estimate is generated using a mathematical formula based on the number of harvest report cards received from hunters and other data, such as …
Super Bowl Sunday
Today is the day. Philadelphia takes on New England in Super Bowl XXXIX. No big deal. I’m heading to church, just like any other Sunday. Maybe after that, I’ll head to Cabela’s. Speaking of Cabela’s…check out this story and the …
Social Security Reform
It used to be one could buy a fishing license without any ID. Then, the PFBC started collecting data, and required a driver’s license. How that relates to fishing beats me; I’m wading in a creek and I need a …
The Headless Roadkill
This may surprise you. After a buck was crushed in a futile attempt to take on an SUV, the drive opted not to claim the carcass. So a local cop got his supervisor’s permission to go get it…well, to go …
PA Elk
This PA Elk was taken by Harmon Silloway. It is a 7×7 Typical, and scored 407 5/8 gross, 389 5/8 net Boone & Crocket (official score). He shot it in Pennsylvania, during the 2004 Elk season, under fair chase. Members …
Fish Tale?
This dude, in some crazy ceremony to dedicate finalizing his divorce, puts his wedding ring on the bill of a sailfish he caught. Two years go by, and he is fishing with the same friends as before. He claims to …