A tropic nature preserve
      Dawn was breaking as we traveled down the river, first as just a hint of color on the eastern horizon. The daylight was greeted by a multitude of bird calls, as we paddled on in our dugout canoe. Mangroves on the river's edge transitioned into a seemingly impenetrable jungle. In the distance I he...
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An incredible find in a most unlikely place
      When it comes to prize possessions found in the outdoors, a nice set of sheds from a big, whitetail buck ranks up there as one of the best; and if you are lucky enough to live in the elk range or know where to search for elk sheds, a set of their massive antlers is even better.
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'Doe license allocation to be set
      'Doe' license sales to be set All eyes are on the Pa. Game Commission as the agency prepares to decide how many antlerless deer licenses to sell for the 2008-09 hunting seasons. Commissioners will meet Monday and Tuesday, April 21-22, in Harrisburg.
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Trout Unlimited receives grants
      Trout Unlimited has been awarded Growing Greener funds totaling almost $900,000 from the state to continue its work on abandoned mine drainage projects. Almost $600,000 will be spent on a passive treatment system to improve water quality in Twomile Run, a native brook trout tributary to Kettle Cr...
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Kettle Creek Outdoor Show today
      A sure sign of spring is the annual Kettle Creek Valley Outdoor Show, scheduled for Saturday, March 29, at the Cross Fork Firehall from 9 am to 4 pm. Demonstrations and educational presentations will be the order of the day, as experts share their knowledge of fly fishing, turkey calling, starga...
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Trout stocking opportunities coming
      Thousands of trout, including some trophy-sized specimens from area hatcheries, are being deposited in area waterways in preparation for the 2008 trout fishing season. The regular season opens on Saturday, April 12. As always, the Pa. Fish and Boat Commission encourages volunteers to turn out an...
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Deadline for bonus turkey tag
      Pennsylvania hunters interested in applying for a second spring gobbler tag have until Tuesday, April 1. Applications are available in the Pa. Hunting/Trapping Digest provided to each license buyer, or by going to the agency's website, pgc.state.pa.us.
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