Monster Salmon Part II
      Fighting a large king salmon on a fly rod is an indescribable experience. The power of a fish weighing more than 40 pounds is almost unfathomable. Most of the time, the fish is in control. Once I hooked the Alaskan monster, all I could do was add resistance when he ran and try to keep up with hi...
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     Local wildlife guide Jeff Colwell has been submitting an application for a bobcat permit since the new season began nearly seven years ago, but the luck of the draw just hasn't been on his side- until this year. Jeff, who co-owns Hick's Run Outfitters with his wife Janet, was rewarded for his persi...
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Tested elk free of CWD
      Samples taken from the 35 hunter-killed elk last year all tested negative for chronic wasting disease (CWD). Dr. Walt Cottrell, Pa. Game Commission wildlife veterinarian, said he is still awaiting the results of the 3,800 hunterkilled deer samples collected last year. He emphasized that there are...
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Farmers allowed to bring in hired guns to protect crops
      Farmers in Pennsylvania will soon be able to call in hunters to address wildlife causing crop damage. The Game Commission has taken steps to meet its obligations under Pa.
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Ski Denton 'TeleFest' on tap
      Ski Denton 'TeleFest' will hold its third annual TeleFest, entitled "Ski on the Edge," Saturday and Sunday at that central Potter County resort. Whereas many events draw attention to the downhill, or alpine, skiing opportunities at Ski Denton, TeleFest is focused on the cross country, or Nordic, ...
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