Summertime Messengers
      In our temperate climate, the seasons are in a constant state of change. Along the way there are several benchmarks. The first katydid to proclaim its summer chorus is an example. This year, the katydids made their local debut on July 31, just a day earlier than their debut of the past two summer...
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      Just days before the end of the timber rattlesnake season, I was lucky enough to go along with a permitted hunter, searching for the reptiles in their natural habitat, deep in the Quehanna Wild Area in Cameron County.
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PGC study estimates elk herd size at 700; sheds light on survival rate
      A Pa. Game Commission report released this week estimates Pennsylvania's elk herd at more than 700, with the majority residing in Elk and Cameron counties. PGC also reported on the results of its most recent research as part of the longterm elk management plan.
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'Doe' license applications being accepted Monday
      Hunters can apply for antlerless deer licenses starting on Monday. Many hunters mail their applications on Saturday to assure that they're received in time. It's likely that the supply of "doe" licenses will exceed the initial demand from Pennsylvania hunters in many areas, including Cameron and ...
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Youth programs at Sizerville
      Sizerville State Park offers opportunities for young people to learn about nature, conservation and enjoyment of the outdoors this summer. Children four through 13 can learn about the natural world through hands-on activities, stories, presentations, crafts, demonstrations and games. To register ...
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Bobcat license odds are one-in-four
      Pennsylvania hunters and trappers can apply for one of the 1,010 bobcat permits to be awarded by public drawing. Based on demand for licenses in recent years, odds of receiving one are about four-to-one. Applications must be received no later than Aug. 15, except for requests submitted online thr...
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