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Deer numbers are up for archery season. It looks like there were more fawns born this past year than in previous years. More adult does were with fawns this past summer, with twins being a fairly common sight. More ... An old elk fondly referred to by locals as “Freddy” has survived the rut once again, despite exaggerated reports that he had been “gored in a bull fight” and could hardly walk. More ... Hunters of all ages were well-represented at the Black Forest Conservation Association’s Fall Gun Show last weekend. More ... Several gated roads on the Susquehannock State Forest will be opened to provide additional public access for the upcoming deer hunting seasons. Maps showing these roads will be posted at the district office on Denton Hill and at a number of businesses throughout Potter County. More ... Autumn is a popular time for spotlighting deer, both by those who enjoy seeing wildlife and by hunters who are scouting for upcoming seasons. Ed and Leslie Easton, owners of Potter County Outfitters in Coudersport, stock two models of spotlights and they have seen a steady demand for each. “We go through them pretty fast,” Leslie observed. More ... A process is now in place for the sale of a special elk-hunting license to the highest bidder each year. Members of the Pa. Game Commission this week approved the regulations to set up the license auction, as authorized under Pa. Act 101 of 2008. More ... Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) this week adopted a five-year strategic plan for trout management. It was developed based on input provided by a work group that consisted of PFBC staff, anglers affiliated with a variety of organizations, and independent trout anglers. More ... Austin Cub Scouts enjoyed a fishing derby held at the Elk Lick Scout Camp in Farmers Valley, McKean County. More ... |
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