Hunting

Steiner, the world leader in lens technology and optical design, celebrates another milestone in its 65-year history by introducing its line of Predator Xtreme Riflescopes. This riflescope line represents the finest Steiner German optics, technology and engineering combined with the affordability of being constructed in the United States.

Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe said, starting Feb. 13, hunters and trappers no longer have to display their licenses on an outer garment, but they still must have their licenses in their possession while afield, as well as a secondary form of identification, such as a driver's license.

At the touch of a button, Omni-Heat electric technology in the Columbia Wader Widgeon Interchange Parka, available in Realtree MAX-4, now supplies warmth that won't quit. The liner features special, heat-conductive carbon fiber fabric that works in conjunction with lightweight battery cells to provide non-stop heat. Unlike with its other Omni-Heat electric styles, Columbia has muted the light-up icon at right chest so you can remain undetectable to your prey.

Pennsylvania hunters who would like the opportunity to harvest a second spring gobbler can purchase a second spring gobbler tag until midnight on April 20, according to Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe. In fact, thanks to the Pennsylvania Automated License System (PALS), hunters can purchase a second spring gobbler tag at any issuing agent or through the agency's website.

Flextone Game Calls' Echo HD 80 is a more advanced electronic call with features that will drop your jaw with realistic animal sounds. The Echo HD 80 comes pre-loaded with 80 high-definition calls and is programmable giving you the perfect hunting scenario. The preloaded categories include bear, bird distress, bobcat, cougar, coyote, crow, elk, fox, hog, moose, owl, prairie dog, rabbit, raccoon, snow goose, squirrel, turkey, whitetail deer and wolf.

Pennsylvania Game Commission officials today announced that a Lancaster County hunter has undergone post-exposure rabies shots after harvesting and field dressing a deer on Jan. 20, in Valley Township, Chester County, that ultimately tested positive for rabies.

Pennsylvania Game Commission officials today announced that a Lancaster County hunter has undergone post-exposure rabies shots after harvesting and field dressing a deer on Jan. 20, in Valley Township, Chester County, that ultimately tested positive for rabies.

With the two interchangeable barrels of Weatherby's new PA-08 Slug Gun Combo, hunters can pursue both whitetail deer in the hardwoods and pheasants in the CRP.

A common misconception among novice turkey hunters trying to hold birds on their hunting property is to make sure there is plenty of corn in the deer feeders in the fall and a patch of winter wheat come springtime. While neither scenario is a negative, the folks at Wildwood Genetics have taken turkey management to a different level.

Many Keystone State hunters and fishermen think that Pennsylvania’s fall sporting opportunities come to an end when the firearms deer season closes. Fortunately, there have been many changes in the state’s hunting and fishing regulations, giving sportsmen additional opportunities to pursue small game and waterfowl well into January. Newly extended hunting and fishing seasons allow sportsmen to pursue their favorite fish and game long after the traditional deer-hunting seasons end.