Injured vets plan local fishing expedition
15 vets coming to Potter County
      Fifteen injured war veterans from nearby VA hospitals are coming to a Potter County on a fishing expedition, thanks to a project of the local Trout Unlimited (TU) chapter. Volunteers from TU are seeking donations to help make the June 17-20 trip an enjoyable experience.
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Inside the Outdoors
      Northcentral Pennsylvania is blessed with many miles of small mountain streams harboring populations of wild trout. June is the best time of year to pursue them. Water levels are often still at decent flow levels and temperatures in these heavily forested streams are optimal for trout.
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Drum & Henry fish derby set for Sunday
      A popular Cameron County tradition, the Drum and Henry Children's Fishing Derby, will be held on Sunday at the Bucktail Rod and Gun Club. It's a success story that dates back more than a half-century.
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Wall mount walleye
     Tanja Reisinger reeled in a whopper while fishing last Saturday at Pymatuning Lake. The big walleye, which measured 27 inches, was lured with a jig and minnow. The trophy put up a struggle for five minutes. Reisinger said she plans to have the fish mounted as a lasting reminder of a special fishing ...
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Sinnemahoning Snake Hunt nearing
      One of the region's most popular summertime attractions, the Sinnemahoning Snake Hunt, is slated for June 14-15. Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Association and the Keystone Reptile Club are cosponsors. Snake hunters can register at the club on Friday, June 13. All hunters must have a certificate from ...
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Beautiful bass
     Credit Natalee Uber of Emporium with the "catch of the day" over the Memorial Day weekend. Fishing with her stepdad, Rick Thwing, Natalee tested out her first big-girl spinning outfit in the lake at the George B. Stevenson Dam and hooked onto this massive largemouth bass. Natalee has already decided...
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Hunter classes slated for July
      Hunter/trapper education classes are set for Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27, at the Sinnemahoning Sportmen's Club. First-time hunters must attend both courses. Registration is available through the club's website, sinnsports.com. For more details, call 546-2835.
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Saving 'At-Risk' species
      Local projects to protect at-risk species in Pennsylvania could qualify for funds through the State Wildlife Grants Program. Application deadline is June 13. Federal funds are being al- lotted by the Pa. Game Commission to benefit non-game species. Additional information in the SWGP is available...
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Turkey group to meet Monday
      Cameron County Longbeards will meet at 7:30 pm Monday at the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library in Emporium. The organization helps conserve wild turkeys and preserve the hunting heritage. It's affiliated with the National Wild Turkey Federation. For details, contact President Ray Kratz at 5...
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Zuback catches big trout in Wyoming
      Former Emporium resident Joe Zuback took first place in the annual Pinedale Boat Club Big Fish Derby at Fremont Lake in Pinedale, Wyoming. Zuback pulled out a lake trout that weighed 16.4 pounds to win the $1,000 grand prize.
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