When the unexpected happens, be ready for an unplanned overnight stay in the wild (Yesterday)

Most serious outdoor emergencies do not occur during wilderness expeditions to remote areas, which are generally well planned. (Yesterday)

In what amounts to a redistribution of personnel resources, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will soon initiate a series of field inspections of some active Marcellus shale gas drilling sites. (Yesterday)

Among white-tailed deer in Pennsylvania, the rut takes a differential toll on bucks and does. Bucks are on call 24/7 from October through January. (Yesterday)

I have a new favorite bird: the northern saw-whet owl. Until last week, I had never seen one in the wild. (Yesterday)