At 6:35 AM today, Pennsylvania officially opened its deer hunting rifle season. The season lasts 12 days ending December 10. Across Pennsylvania, many schools treat today as an unofficial holiday so students can venture out into the woods to "bag" a antlered (buck) deer. Close to … [Read more...]
Watching Out for Deer should be advised 24/7 Not just at Dusk and Dawn
Last week I was listening to the radio when I heard a representative from the Pennsylvania Game Commission advising motorists to slow down before sunrise and after sundown to help reduce the risk of having a collision with a white-tailed deer. In my estimation, this warning does not give an … [Read more...]
A Safari Tour in Pennsylvania?
This past weekend I had the chance to see herds of buffalo, bison, elk, whitetail deer, fallow deer, watusi and yak extremely up close and personal. And no, I wasn't at a zoo. I was able to view them in their natural habitat among 150 acres of bucolic setting surrounding the wildlife. I also saw … [Read more...]