Invaders destroying wildlife
      Much of our outdoor community overlooks the importance of native shrubs to our forests. There was a time when wildlife relied heavily on them for both food and cover. Overbrowsing by deer resulted in their scarcity in our forests.
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     Emporium's Randy Cooney may have taken what could be the largest buck on record that was killed with a bow in Potter County. This monster 11-point has been scored by an official from Buckmasters at 141 7/8. Randy will next have the deer scored by the Pa. Game Commission and thus officially enter it ...
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Furbearer seasons opening
      Conditions are generally good for Pennsylvania's furbearer seasons, according to the Game Commission. It's an assessment that is confirmed by local trappers and hunters. The general trapping season for coyotes, foxes, raccoons, opossums, skunks and weasels, continues through Feb. 17. The season f...
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Turkeys plentiful in region
Abundant mast has birds spread out
      Wild turkeys are plentiful, but spread out across the region, as hunters head out for the season opener on Saturday. Turkeys are legal game in all of northcentral Pennsylvania through Nov. 17. Turkey populations in Management Area 2G, covering all of Cameron County and the southern half of Potter...
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