Pennsylvania Outdoor Life: People and Places Slideshow

i'm bryan hornberger from coal township, pa. this is a picture of a rainbow trout i caught at fishing creek, pa this year. it is 25 1/2 inches and 8 pounds.

i'm bryan hornberger and my hometown is coal township, pa. this is a picture of my rainbow trout i caught at fishing creek, pa. it is 28 inches 9 pounds and 7 ounces.

12 year old Sara Reynolds from Nicholson bagged her first boss gobbler on the first day of the Youth Hunt at 10 yards with her Grandfathers single shot 20 gauge shotgun. Her boss gobbler had a 10 inch beard and 1 inch spurs and weighed in at 27 pounds. Thanks to the PA Game Commission for allowing the Youth hunt.

this old tom weighed in at 20lbs with a 9 1/2" beard and 1 1/16" spurs.spotted the bird in open field on farm i hunt in sheshequin township bradford county, which also seems to be the honey hole for big toms. I took him down with my grandfathers 870 remington wingmaster 2 3/4" shell.my biggest tom to date.

This is Gary Derrick from Orangeville Pa. He caught this beautiful Brooky 22" 4 1/2 pounder at Wallaces Bottom in Muncy Pa. I am so proud of my Uncle Gary.

My Daughter had caught this fish by herself while fishing in Moscow. It measured at 20 inches. Her Name is Hailey Richards and she's 6 years old and from Moscow, pa

My name is Logan Bubb and I am from Jersey Shore, PA. I shot this turkey on 5/11/13. It weighed 20 pounds and had a 10 inch beard. The spurs were 1 inch.

9 year old colin porasky is shown with his first turkey, it weighed 22lb and had a 11inch bird.colin was hunting with his father gary on the family farm in falls. the turkey was shot only yards away from were he shot his first buck during last falls archery season,his father was able to video both hunts

This is Gary L. Derrick of Orangville Pa. he was fishing at Wallaces Bottom in Muncy Pa. when he landed this beauty on 10 pound test line.

Enjoying the Pennsylvania "Wilds". Photo taken in Tiago County. Submitted by Jim Miller of Lock Haven

36" 18 lb.7oz.Lake Trout caught in Keuka Lake NY.on 5/16 /13 on 12lb test line .the fight lasted 1-1/2 hours until it was in the boat.

Golden Rainbow Trout caught by John Bator's friend Alan at the Old Mill located in Sciota. Measured 24 inches, 5 pounds with 10 inch girth. It was released to provide action for another angler on some other day.

Marion Weidman of Canadensis PA hunting with fiance Peter Warner of Skytop shot this two bearded gobbler on the 18th of May at Skytop with a 20 gauge mossberg. One beard measured 10 1/2 inches, the other 7 inches.

2 newborn fawn in the Upper Augusta Township woods. From Bruce Amerman Po Box 170 Sunbury PA 1781

caught on sunday may12 at a family owned private pond. 21 inches 4 pounds

bear in Woolrich Pa.

My daughter Allison Langhorne's big brown trout while fishing with Jack Ford. The fish was over twenty inches and took her over an hour to land it! Great Day of fishing! Allison is from Wilkes Barre Pa and Jack is from Luzerne pa.

Sorry, I forgot to include my name the first time I submitted this photo of Wood Ducks on the Delaware River near Damascus Township, PA. By Nancy K. Free, Carbondale, PA.

I found a Belted Kingfisher hunting along the Delaware from a favorite eagle's perch in Narrowsburg, NY. Not the bird I was looking for originally, but a beautiful and curious creature nonetheless. By Nancy K. Free, Carbondale, PA.

I spotted a pair of Wood Ducks on the Delaware River near Damascus Township on Tuesday. I love their coloring and think they look as if nature painted them with very careful strokes.

Here is a picture of Cara Swartzlander of Winfield, Snyder County PA with her very first Gobbler. This bird was taken on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. It weighed 19lbs, had a 9 inch beard, and 7/8 inch spurs. Cara was hunting in snyder county with her fiance' Shawn Wagner. Thanks to her Father, Earl, and her Fiance', Shawn for all their hard work and time spent out in the woods trying to help her get her first gobble.

On a beautiful sunny day Penni caught and released this smallie unharmed. This is one of several all over 18 inches that were released. lets all help protect this wonderful resourse that is right here in our backyard for future generations to enjoy!!! Submitted by C. Shinert of Pittston Twp.

This is Stacie Rakowsky from Schuylkill Haven. She caught this 18" rainbow trout Sunday, May 5th at Big Hemlock Lodge, outside of Orwigsburg. Stacie caught this fighter using an earthworm and a simple weighted rig.

My wife is a very good cook, and the smell of her meatloaf on a warm Spring afternoon attracted the local wildlife :-)

My wife is a very good cook, and the smell of her meatloaf on a warm Spring afternoon attracted the local wildlife :-)

My wife is a very good cook, and the smell of her meatloaf on a warm Spring afternoon attracted the local wildlife :-)

My wife is a very good cook, and the smell of her meatloaf on a warm Spring afternoon attracted the local wildlife :-)

Wayne “Dead-Eye” Potts, of Drums, Pa downed his first spring gobbler this past Monday, May 13th, from a blind, at approximately 9:30 am on a beautiful cold sunny morning. Wayne set up twice before the lone tom appeared within 100 yards of the blind. He downed it with his 20 gauge Remington 1100 shotgun at 40 yards. The 15 pound bird sported a 5 inch beard and half inch spurs.

Jacob "Jake" Feese10 years old from Dornsife, PA Northumberland county. This turkey was harvested after school on May 13, 2013. His favorite hunting guide, his dad, Scott Feese called this gobbler in. The bird weighed 20lbs, sported a 10 1/2" beard and 1 1/4" spurs. Bird was taken with a 12 gauge shot gun.

AJ Piestrak, age 6, of Olyphant PA landed this 12.5 inch largemouth bass on May 11 at the Lackawanna State Park. He was using a red Pier Boy Special worm. He was fishing with his dad, Tony Piestrak.

Mike Rupp, Bloomsburg saw these triplets cross in front of him on April 27th near Stillwater. They were a little bigger than a housecat.

Kevin Werner, age 6, from Scranton reeled in his first Pickerel at Lake Henry on May 4th.

Ed Pickett Jr. and his son Sterling of Loganton, Pa. are seen here with Ed's 2013 Spring turkey. The bird weighed 21 pounds, had 1 inch heavy spurs and a thick 10 inch beard. Ed and his son Sterling both bagged mature longbeards this year, a first. What a great year for both of us.

Sterling Pickett, 14 of Loganton, Pa. with his very first wild Turkey bagged on 4-20-13 during Pa.'s Youth Day hunt. Sterling was hunting with his Dad, Ed in Clinton County. He shot the bird with a 20 gauge shotgun at 715am after a hunt that lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes. The bird weighed 17 3/4 pounds, had 3/4 inch spurs and a 9 inch beard.

Heather Smith Berwick Pa. This was Heathers very first turkey hunt. bird was killed on the opening day of this years gobbler season. the bird weighed 15 lbs and had a 5" beard. she was hunting with her father when she shot the bird at 20 yds with her Mossberg 20 ga.

Cheyanne Brucher (age 13) and her brother Jordan Brucher (age 9) went pheasant hunting at Ringneck Ridge with their dad April 14th. They were able to take 6 out of 8 birds and had the time of their life. Close family friends, Dan and Adam Chorba joined the kids with their dog Buck who helped flush out and retrieve the birds. Cheyanne and Jordan are from Harveys Lake PA and love the outdoors.

This is a picture of my Spring Gobbler that I shot at 15 yards on May 6th,2013. It was a 14lb. bird with a 4 in. beard at 6:30 am. This makes the 17th straight successful year for Spring Gobbler and they were all within 25 yards at the same location.

This is 12 year-old Nathan Wolff's biggest trout so far in his life. He caught this 22 inch rainbow trout while fishing with his grandfather, Jack Wolff at the Sweet Arrow lake family fun fishing event. He caught this lunker with a night crawler.

Newton Ransom Outdoors (NRO) Pro Staff Matt (Left) and Ricky (Right). Set out on a perfect morning. The Turkey started talking as soon as Matt cocked his gun in the field! As the Jake got within 18 Yards Matt checked with (NRO) camera man Ricky, and Ricky gave the go ahead signal to shoot. Matt hit with a perfect shot! Ricky caught it all on film as he always does! This was a great day!

Newton Ransom Outdoors (NRO) Pro Staff Matt (Left) and John (Right). Set out on a perfect morning. The Turkey started talking as soon as Matt cocked his gun in the field! As the Jake got within 18 Yards Matt checked with (NRO) camera man Ricky, and Ricky gave the go ahead signal to shoot. Matt hit with a perfect shot! Ricky caught it all on film as he always does! This was a great day!

Craig shot this turkey - his biggest to date - on May 4, 2013 at 7:30 a.m. in Mahoning Township while hunting with his buddy Rodney. It had an 11 inch beard and 1 inch spurs, and weighed 23 pounds. This gobbler was hanging with two others when Craig shot him with a Remington 870 super mag.

Dale Gilbert JR. of Cressona bagged his second gobbler on May 10th at 8am. it had a 10 inch beard and 1 inch spurs and weighed in at 20lbs. I shot it at a distance of 8yards

This photo was taken by Ian Hunt near his home in Albrightsville. Not only is he Big and Healthy, he is a cinnamon phase bear which makes him a lot more unusual.

Dale Gilbert Jr. Cressona, PA Shot this 19lb gobbler with 8.5" beard and 1" spurs on May 8, 2013 at 7am. Sat patiently in a down pour and waited for this old boy to come in!

Terry Sliker of Dingmans Ferry shot his spring gobbler on 5/3/13 while hunting on state forest land in Pike county. The tom weighed in at 22 pounds, had 1 inch spurs, and sported 2 beards measuring 8 and 10 inches.

Gavin Enders age 11 of Mifflinburg caught this 30" 8.5lb Rainbow Trout on April 20, 2013 while fishing in Union County. He caught this fish on a Trout Magnet lure while fishing with his dad, grandpa and grandma. Gavin decided to release this fish to be caught again another day.

PICTURE TAKEN 3/26/13 BY MY DAUGHTER SARAH, FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE THRU PATIO DOORS AT A DISTANCE OF APPROX. 15'. WE HAVE SEEN HER HALF A DOZ. TIMES SINCE THEN. SUBMITTED BY SANDI EBNER, KUNKLETOWN, PA TAKEN ON THE BLUE MT. IS THIS RARE?

Pamela Fair from Montandon, Pa. This is my first turkey. I shot him hunting with my husband Mike in Northumberland County on May 6th at 6:20am. He weighed 20.3 lbs, had 1 1/8" spurs, and a 11" beard. I took him with a 12 guage shotgun at 40 yards.

Kyle Cruser of Dunmore called in two gobblers in the morning, but he couldn’t get a shot at them. After a break we went back out. About 20 min. later we heard one gobbling about 30 yards away. We called him to within 15 yards. He was 22lbs and had a 9 inch beard. Not bad for his first turkey.

I shot the Spring Gobbler at 11:15 a.m. in Tobyhanna State Park (WMU 3D) on 27 April 2013. It is my first turkey ever since I have been overseas most of my Army career and done all of my hunting in Europe where they have no wild turkeys. The bird weighed 17.5 pounds. I'm having the tail fan, spurs (1") and beard (7.5") mounted at Lamparter's Wildlife Design in Gouldsboro, PA. Duce, our Chesapeake Bay Retriever, was not along but was excited to sit with me for the photo.

Logan Broyan (13) of Nescopeck killed this 21 pound gobbler with a 9 3/4 inch beard and 1 1/8 inch spurs, while hunting on his family farm with is grandfather Dave Hoffman.

Vanessa Maltese of Moscow PA caught her first Brown Trout while fishing at Lake Wallenpaupack on Saturday May 4 2013. The fish measured 25 inches long and weighed in at 4.11 lbs. She caught it trolling using crankbaits while fishing with Brad Rarick and Robert Aberiel.

Lynn McCauley. Watsontown. 15 in brook trout using butter worms. mccall dam rd. union county. may 5, 2013. caught a total of 3 legal and 3 natives. amazing day!

While taking a ride with the dog to take her for a walk at the industrial park in Nesquehoning on Wednesday evening and on the way to the park I saw a black bear wanting to cross over the tracks. About 200 lbs

Now I am going to enjoy my morels stuffed with crab imperial and t bone you can't beat it !!

I'm going have to buy 2 pounds of crab meat to stuff all of these morels good size ones

Found a bunch of morels at my secrect location

Jessica Deeter caught this nice bass on a Mean Greenie worm at Lake Chilisaque near Washingtonville. The bass was 13 1/2" long and weighed just short of 3 lbs. She was fishing with her father Dan Walz and this was her first bass for the year

05/05/2013 _ Tristan Stackhouse caught this bass while fishing with his dad on the Susquehanna River in williampsort . The bass measured 18 7/8 inches long and on the trip he actually caught three bass all over 16 inches long.

Briar Creek Lake 5/5/13, the tree is hollow inside she was on top of the tree leaning in we thought she fell in but went around the tree and saw the opening on the side and feathers everywhere she has a nest built, she slides down the inside of the tree to the nest with just enough open space to fly out.

My wife Maggie and I were camping at Promised Land State Park for the weekend of 4/26 - 4/28. Sunday morning we had just seen the male catch a fish in the lake and feed it to the eaglets while the female watched from a higher limb. This was taken right after feeding from about 75-100 yards away.

Jerry Possinger, age 6, from Pocono Pines, PA - caught his first fish the weekend of April 20th. He caught a little Blue Gill which he released.

Colt Longenberger (16) shot this 20lb. long beard while hunting with his neighbor Larry Kline in Madison Township. Colt shot it at 20 yards on the 2nd Saturday of the season at 6:30 am using a Remington 870 Super Mag and Winchester 3 1/2 in 5 shot. Colt would like to thank his neighbor for everything he has taught him about turkey hunting.

Steven Leuthe from Fleetville, Pa. shot this 23lb. long beard with 1 ¼ in. spurs from 20 yards using a 10 gauge New England turkey gun with a XXX turkey choke. It was by far the biggest bird I have ever taken and the most exciting turkey hunt I have ever experienced. Good luck everyone and shoot straight!

My daughter Giada and I hit Lackawanna State Park Sunday 5/5/2013 and caught a couple of rainbow trout! -Cosmo Lovecchio

Brenna Brown (11) of Middleburg. Her first turkey. Has 8 inch beard, weighed 20 lbs., with 1 inch spurs. Shot at 20 yards at 6:45 am on May 4, 2013. Called in by her dad.

Austun Vols 11 years old of Duryea, shot his 1st turkey on may 4th. while hunting with his dad and uncle Matt. in dorance PA. Austuns turkey had 1 inch spurs and a 9 1/2 inch beard.

Anthony Sickler, Jason Sabbatin, and Katie Jones(not pictured) from Edwardsville PA went fishing at Harris Pond on May 4 th and caught around 50 between the three of them.

Double bearded turkey shot by Lamar Hummel of Pine Grove on the first day of turkey season. This gobbler was 20 lbs with a 10" & 7 1/2" beard wtih 3/4" spurs shot at Friedensburg.

Chris Gale is shown here with his spring gobbler harvested on the first day of the season. The turkey was shot with a 12 gauge Benelli shotgun. It sported an 8 inch beard and 3/4 inch spurs. It was harvested in Ransom Twnp.

Summer Wade shot her first gobbler on opening day of the junior mentor hunt while hunting with her 2 uncles and her dad. the gobbler weighed 19lbs with a 9 inch beard and 3/4 inch spurs

Here is a pic of the bird shot by John Long of Frackville. He got this beauty just after 8 am on May 2nd. So far this is johns best bird to date. It had 1 1/8" spurs and a nice, thick 10" beard. He shot it at a distance of 50 yards. What an outing!!!

Brock Gumaer and his turkey from New Milford, PA. Got it opening day in Susquehanna County. 21 pounds, 8 1/2 inch beard. Called in by his dad and his brother.

Jodi Mcpherson from Canton, Pa. Bagged a 17 lb.gobbler with a 8 1/2 " beard, 1 " spurs at 7 a.m. on April 27 th with a Tenpoint crossbow. My second year hunting with a crossbow during Spring Gobbler. I always make it a point to say a pray to the Good Lord and claim my game and believe I will recieve it. He always hears my prayers.

CHAD DERHAMMER, OF BEAUMONT, PA WAS KAYAKING AT FRANCIS SLOCUM STATE PARK FOR THE 1ST TIME ON MAY 1ST 2013 AND LANDED THIS BEAUTIFUL 21 3/4 INCH RAINBOW TROUT USING A ROOSTER TAIL SPINNER! CHAD WAS FISHING WITH FRIEND ADAM HARRIS OF DALLAS PA WHO DID NOT CATCH ANY FISH WORTH SPEAKING OF THIS DAY!

Another view of Narrowsburg NY's Momma eagle enjoying a break from the babies in her nearby nest. She chose a tree by the laundromat and simply soaked up the sun for several minutes before flying back to her waiting family. Photo taken May 1, 2013 by Nancy K Free of Carbondale, PA.

Momma eagle has young on the nest and after Dad came home to babysit, she opted to rest in a tree near the laundromat in Narrowsburg, NY. Photo taken May 1, 2012 by Nancy K. Free of Carbondale, PA.

Bruce shot this spring gobbler 4/29/13 in West Mountain Lacka County.This turkey was 24 lbs and had a 11in beard and 1 1/4 spur.The turkey was shot at 6:00 AM with a 20 gauge shot gun and it was a 20 yard shot.Bruce is a member of the Keyser Valley Buck A Roos.

Travis Bonham of Redrock bagged this 21 1/2 pound turkey at 605 am on the opening day of the spring gobbler season. The bird had a 9 1/4 inch beard and 1 inch spurs .Travis was hunting in Sugarloaf Twp, Coumbia County

George Jones, Duryea Pa with his 2 grandsons 6yr old Ryan and 12 yr old Christopher. Pictured here with the 21lb turkey with a 10" beard and 1" spurs he shot on the opening day of the spring turkey season, while hunting on a farm in Susquehanna county. The turkey was called in at 6:10am and shot it about 20 yards away.

Libby Sullivan and her dad of Honesdale, PA caught Libby's first sunfish using the tried and true worm and bobber technique. Libby was very happy.

First time turkey hunting in Madison twp.,Pa. Harvested this jake after only being in the woods 40minutes. Called in by her husband Bill. April 27,2013

Hunter Swartz of Beavertown, PA caught this Golden Rainbow Trout Saturday night April 27, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. on a four pound Trilen using a red worm. Fish was 14 inches caught out of Middle Creek in Beavertown, PA. He was fishing with his dad and neighbor Blake.

Eagle circling above our boat & squawking to try and chase us from the area of her nest on the bank of the susquehanna River near the power plant in Sunbury. submitted by Lee & Mary Bowman from Valley View.

Eagle soaring above us on the Susquehanna River near the power plant in Sunbury. Submitted by Lee & Mary Bowman of Valley Vew.

Eagle perched near her nest on the bank of the Susquehanna River near the power palnt in Sunbury. Submitted By Lee & Mary Bowman of Valley View.

Bald Eagle circling 10 feet above our heads on the Susquehanna River near the power plant in Sunbury. Submitted by Lee & Mary Bowman of Valley View

On Monday 4/29/13 at 7:15AM, Frank Rocco of Towamensing Township, shot this 22.5 lb turkey with 10 inch beard and 3/4 inch spurs using a 12 gauge 870 Remington. It took an hour to call it within 25 yards at the Delaware Water Gap on State Land in Northampton Township. We ate it that night; it was delicious.

After some close calls, 12-year old Dylan Reber, Pottsville, bagged his first gobbler April 27th. It had a 5 1/2 inch beard, and was taken with a 25-yard shot from a 20-gauge Remington 870. Dylan shot a nice 8-pointer this past archery season, and his hunting buddies are wondering what could happen when Dylan starts bear hunting this year.

Jacob Bruyn of Wyalusing shot his first spring gobbler on the first day of the youth mentored hunt at 8:30 am with his 20 guage shotgun. Jacob's turkey supported a 9 inch beard with 7/8 inch spurs and weighed 23lbs. Jacob was hunting with his Dad and made a clean shot at 25 yards.

Steve Mikitka , from Pocono Summit Pa. , caught this 25 inch trout on the Leigh River, in White Haven, below Francis E. Walter Dam. Steve was using a fly rod and a caddis nymph fly. It took 25 minutes to land the trophy.

Attached is a photo of Shawn Wagner of New Berlin, PA, Union County, taken Monday, April 29, 2013. This Bird weighed 20 LBS, had a 6 inch beard and had 3/4 inch spurs. Shawn was hunting on the same property as his Fiance' and her father in Snyder County, PA.

Rob Gotschal shot a 17 pound rare bearded hen while hunting with his son Austin in Bloomsurg, Columbia County. It had a remarkable 7 inch beard and was shot on opening day April 27th at 0800 am.

Steve Mikitka from Pocono Summit Pa., caught this 25 inch trout on the Leigh River in White Haven Pa. below the Francis E. Walter Dam. Steve caught it on a fly rod with a caddis nymph fly and it took 20 minutes to land this trout.

This is my daughter Sienna Bacorn with hers and my (Greg Bacorn) limit! We helped stock trout at Sunfish Pond for the second stocking. This is the second year we stocked, and the first year we trout fished. It was very exciting to watch her so into fishing! We normally fish the Susquehanna River, but I think a new tradition was born!

Zachary Jewett of Milford, Pa caught this 26 1/2 inch 6 1/2 pound walleye on Lake Wallenpaupack on 4/27 while fishing with his Dad. This fish also was weighed, measured and safely released.

Zachary Jewett caught this 25 inch 9.3 pound Brown Trout at Lake Wallenpaupack on April 27th while fishing with his Dad. He weighed and measured and then release this trophy trout.

Donnie & Trey Hillard Youth Turkey Day April 27, 2013

Trey Hillard, April 27, 2013 Youth Turkey Day

Three year old Chase Aten caught these crappie with the help of his father while fishing in a pond in Luzerne County.

Doug Sivers of Hallstead, PA bagged this nice bird on Monday, 4/29/13. It had a 9 inch beard, 3/4 inch spurs and weighed in at 18 pounds. He called it in and then the decoy got his attention. A classic hunt.

this is 13 yr old austin pfirman from montoursville with his turkey ( first long beard but third turkey ) he shot it around 10:00 on the youth day , it had an 8.5 in. beard with 7/8 spurs and weighed 20 lbs...austin was hunting with his dad Lew who called it in

josh heimbach 13 shoot his first turkey ever. while hurting with is pap george heimbach, he is from mifflinburg pa.

Mitchell Watts shot his first turkey ever on 04/27/2013 while hunting with his dad, Bradley Watts, in Millville, PA. Turkey's beard was 5 inches long.

Kale Yacko shot his first Turkey while hunting with his grandfather Kale Andreas in Catawissa on Saturday April 27th. It weighed 22lbs and had a 9" beard.

9 year old Caleb Stroud of Sweet Valley shot this 22 pound gobbler with an 8 1/4 inch beard and 1 1/4 inch spurs on his Grandfather's property in Noxen on 4/27/13 at 6:05am. He was hunting with his father Mark and his brother Jacob.

I shot this gobbler on opening mourning on my nieghbors property. He came in on off running and strutting to a hen screaming trying to pick a fight with my decoy! Bird had 10 3/4 beard and 1 1/8 spurs. Not my first turkey but one of funnest hunts to date!

Attached is a picture of a Spring Goobler taken Saturday, April 27, 2013 by Erin Beaver of Winfield, PA, Snyder County, while hunting with her uncle Earl. This bird weighed 20 1/2 LBS, had 1 1/8 inch spurs and had a beard length of 9 inches. This is Erin's third turkey season and her third turkey.

this turkey was shot in bradford county near leraysville on 4/27/2013,at 6:10 am had a 9 inch beard and 1 inch spurs and weighed 25 lbs shot by 13 yr old carl gowin jr while hunting with his father

Julian Brehm 13 of Unityville with his first Gobbler April 27 7:50 am

Breanna Busler of Mifflinburg, PA caught this fish at the Mifflinburg Fishing Derby on April 27th. The fish was tagged and she won $10. Breanna was very jealous that her big brother William and father were featured a few weeks ago on People and Places, and as soon as she caught this fish she said" Mom, get the camera for people and places"!

Zoe Ronemus of Canadensis set the bar early in her fishing career today with an 18.5" Brown trout. Taken out of the Brodhead creek 4/27/13

Dan Bower Hughesville, Pa 21 1/2 lbs 10" Beard 4/27/13 9:25am Dan talked his turkey in from over 300 yards away and across a small run. It took over 2 hours to call in the bird. Bird was taken on Dan's property, using a Ferocious calls box call and his 12 gauge Mossberg 500. Photo taken by his buddy Jeff

Got this turkey on Saturday,4/27/13 in Clifford Township. My brother-in-law, Darrin called him in and I was able to get off a shot that was spot on! 12 gauge shot gun used.

Melody Traver, 12 of Noxen harvested her first gobbler on April 20 at 6:25 am. She was hunting near her home with her Father, Seth Traver and family friend Kevin Butler. Her 18 lb turkey had a 5 inch beard. She was using a 20 gauge shotgun.

I took this photos in my backyard about two weeks ago.

Bottom L to R: Holden Marr with his first bird a 14.8 lb jake, Brad Barrett-19.4 lb long beard with 9.5 in beard and 3/4 in spurs, Joe Barrett-24.2 lb with 8.75 in. beard and 1 in spurs. All three were taken on public land in central PA. Back L to R: Brad Marr(uncle), John Barrett(father), Gary Barrett(Grandfather). Three very proud teachers.

Angelo caught this 18in. trout with his grandfather and cousins on a lake in Pocono Lake, PA

These beautiful blue Robin Eggs are nestled in a bush outside my front door. I was surprised to find them there as they are so low to the ground. Is there anything I can to do help protect them without upsetting the mother bird?

Ethan Hartman(10) of Turbotville shot his first gobbler during the Pennsylvania youth hunt. Ethan was hunting with his father Kevin in the Muncy Hills area when four Jakes came in to their calling. Ethan shot this 15lb. Jake with a 2 in. beard at 30 yds with his model 870 youth 20 gauge using Hevi-Shot #6's. Congrats Ethan! That smile says it all!

Austin Kresge, 13, of Effort, PA shot his first turkey on 4/20/2013 in Long Pond, PA. IT weighed 20 lbs., had a 9" beard, and 7/8" spurs. He shot it with a 12 gague at 20 yards.

Three young hunters group photo. on left Katie Fritsch mentored by her father Matt in Center Jessica Fritsch successful hunter, Calling & mentoring by her dad Tom on right Caleb Fritsch , mentored by aunt Marj, Jessica's mother. 1" spurs , 9" beard, 22-24 pounds, 3-4 years old

This beautiful male, hook jaw brown trout was caught on a night crawler in a small stream in my front yard! This trout was caught on April 23rd, 2013 by Richard Awiza in Montoursville, PA Richard dedicates this trout to a lifetime fishing friend who is now deceased, Michael Young.

Sunset In Meshoppen Pa

Trevor Gorel, age 12, bagged his first long beard with the guidance of his step-dad, Rob Whitmore. He shot this 6 inch gobbler in Wayne County, PA on state game lands.

Hunter Hettler age 8 Lehighton ,PA shot his first turkey a jake at 7;30am hunting with his dad Don Hettler and uncleTravis Hettler. We called in a jake and he saw us then 10 min. later had a long beard come in and hunter missed. Shortly after had 2 jakes walk in to 30 yrds and shot first one using a 20 gauge shotgun.

Cooper Bomboy's first turkey. taken at 7:10am on Saturday, April 20, Youth Turkey hunt. Cooper is from Jersey Shore, Pa. He shot it with a 12 ga. He was hunting with his dad, Andy Bomboy and a friend, Rocky Vuocolo.

Jake and Shane Barrett 12 and 10 yrs old each get a turkey opening day from. Scott twp pa . seen here with there dad who called them each a turkey Saturday am. jakes turkey 91/2 in bearded shanes 41/2 in

Here is a picture of a white robin that has been visiting my garden and bird feeder.

Dylan caught this 20 3/4 inches and weighed 4 pounds at Kellner's dam in Tamaqua on Monday April 22nd was also his birthday also great birthday present.

Hailey Stroble of Dover, PA was hunting in Lycoming Co with her dad on the Youth Turkey season when she harvested her first turkey! She shot it with a crossbow. The turkey had a 9 1/2" beard and was 21 lbs!

ConnorElgin , from Tunkhannock, and his Grandpop Russ Elgin were out on Saturday for the Youth Mentoring Turkey Hunt. They were in Grandpops tree stand with decoys in the field beneath them. At about 8:00 a.m. three toms starting strutting towards the decoys. Connor aimed for the biggest one of the 3 and nailed it with his Grandpops 12 guage Mossberg. The turkey weighed 18 lbs and had a 5 inch beard. It was taken in Falls Twp.

10 year old Giovanni Spataro from Mayfield shot his second Gobbler at 7am on April 19, 2013 during the Youth Mentor Turkey hunt. Giovanni harvested his Tom making a 25 yard shoot using a Remington 20 gauge. His bird weighed 18lbs and sported a 9 1/4" beard and 7/8" spurs and was a little bigger than the bird he got last fall. He was hunting with his dad from a turkey blind.

this pair of ospreys come back every year and add to the nest. Not sure what keeps it standing but I am amazed each time I see it.

This is a photo of my daughter Addison Stahlnecker..we are from Milton, but spent a weekend near Carlisle fishing the early opener and she caught her first ever limit of trout.

This picture is with Kyle Rundle and son Kyle Rundle II 14yrs. Kyle shot his First Turkey this Spring in the junior season. A Jake with a 5" Beard. He used a 20 gauge Rossi. And shot it at 25 yds. On our Friends property in Brodheadsville.

Connor Anstadt of Hughesville shot his first turkey on April 20 at 630 am. The gobbler was 18 pounds and had a four inch beard.

Me and my son Kyle Rundle II 14yrs. shot his First Turkey this Spring. A Jake with a 5" Beard. Used a 20 gauge Rossi. And shot it at 25 yds. On our Friends property.

4 yr old grandson, Blake Secrest, caught his first fish all by himself on Pap and Grammy Kembel's farm near Herndon while fishing with Grammy on a windy Friday morning 4/19/13. It was just a sunny but he was proud as punch.

Jake Wolfe, 14 years old, shot a longbeard while hunting with his dad , Jim, on "Frannys Farm" in Wayne county on April 20th.They were hunting with Jakes Great Uncle Rich,and longtime friend Mike Wynings and his daughter Emily. It had an 8 3/4 inch beard, one inch spurs and weighed 20 lbs. They would like to pay homage to Franny, who passed away on 3/08/12 and their Uncle Rich for making it possible to continue their love for the outdoors with their gifts and guidance.

Michael Sabatelle, age 11, of Old Forge with a 22 1/4 lb gobbler that had a 9 inch beard and pair of 1 3/8 inch spurs. The bird came into a decoy set shortly after sun-up. Michael kept his cool until several birds cleared allowing a shot at the big boss gobbler. He took the bird with a 16 gauge shotgun at 23 yards.

Garrett Arnold, 10, Mifflinville, shot his 1st turkey on the opening day of the youth turkey hunt while hunting with his father Tom Arnold II. The turkey has a 4 3/4" beard. It was an amazing morning with 18 Jakes in the field... YES 18.

Shawn Henninger, 11 years old from Dallas PA took his first turkey on the opening day of the Youth Spring Gobbler day. Shawn shot the turkey at 6:30 a.m.at approximately 35 yards while being mentored by his father. The Turkey weighed approx. 20 pounds and had a 4 3/8 beard. He was hunting in Lake Township.

21" Rainbow Trout caught by Jack "Squirrel" Ketner of Mill Creek. He was fishing with his grandsons, Kieran McMullin and Aiden Stanton (in picture) and son-in-law Brian McMullin at Bear Creek near Summit Station, Schuylkill County. Jack caught this trout using a silver spoon lure. This fish was caught on Saturday April 20th, which was Kieran's 14th birthday.

8 Point Buck shot w a 30 - 6 on 1st day of hunting on the Broad Mountain in Nesquehoning PA- 1st deer in 10 years!!!

Riley Lantz 11, of Beavertown, PA, took his first turkey during the youth mentored opener. Riley was hunting with his father Huey Lantz, pappy Jerry Lantz, and uncle Thad Lantz on their family's property in Snyder County. The jake he shot had a three inch beard and weighed in at 15 lbs.

Lauren Jonas, from Wayne County. 20 inch Brown Trout caught in Dyberry Creek on a jig.

Here's Kaylee Kresge from Ransom, she was with her dad Terry Kresge Hunting Turkey on 4/20/13 menter youth program, she called the turkey with in 20 yards. She couldn't stop shaking and this is her 2nd Gobbler.

Hannah Hoagland poses her first turkey she shot on the opening day of the 2013 youth turkey hunt while hunting with her father Mark in Asylum Township Bradford County.

Tyler Rex, 8, of Lehighton, Pa was out on opening day (4/20/13) for his mentor hunt with his Uncle, Bobby Rex, also of Lehighton, when he shot his very first turkey. The beautiful spring gobbler was taken at 10:23 am from 20 yards with a 20 gauge shotgun. This gobbler had a remarkable 8 inch beard. Way to Go Tyler!!

Jacob Yarmey of Wyoming bagged this turkey early Saturday morning. This 15 pound turkey was his first after years of trying. The day was even more special since it was the morning of his 15th birthday. Jake's Uncle John Pokorny helped scout the area and call the bird in.

This is Nathan Wolff's first Turkey at age 12. He shot this 19lb, 6 inch beard bird at 7:35 am in Tremont, PA with a 20 gauge youth model shotgun. He shot it with his dad, James Wolff. Nathan watched this bird for 20 minutes before getting a shot, he is a happy hunter now completing his first Pheasant, Deer, and Turkey combo.

Nicholas Lawler(14) and his first gobbler taken in Rushville Township on 4/20/13 with his cousin Rich calling. 8" beard and 3/4 inch spurs. The bird was shot at 7:00 at around 20 yards with a 12 gauge shotgun.

11 year old Justin Ege (EGG-E) from Schuylkill County shot this Spring Gobbler while out hunting with his Uncle Jerry on youth turkey day. It has a 7" beard. It was Justin's first

8 year old Peyton Newlen shot this 19 lb 10.5 inch beard 1 1/8 inch spur turkey in Clinton county hunting with his dad pal and a family friend

On his first ever spring turkey hunt, Aiden (9) got this nice 15 lb Jake with a 5" beard at 715am. He shot it at 20 yds with his 20 gauge with 3" mags. He almost immediately told me how the gun doesn't kick at all when shooting at a turkey! He thanks Pop pop for offering to get his first turkey mounted!

On the opening day of fishing at Moss Glenn Gun Club, my son Aiden Elo (9) got this huge 26" 7 lb. 7 oz. rainbow trout using a rainbow roostertail spinner. Also in the picture is his brother Raif Elo with his 18" golden trout. You can see in the basket the rest of there great catches.

9 year old, Preston Perry, from Susquehanna tagged his first spring gobbler while hunting with his father, Gene, and his guide, Uncle Ernie, in Gibson Township. The bird was sporting an 8 in beard and was shot at 10:30 am during the junior/youth mentor hunt - April 20, 2013.

My name is Michael Zechman from Beaver Springs, PA. This is my gobbler i called in using a mouth call. He weighed 21 pounds, beard length 9 3/4 inches, and spur length 3/4 inches. This bird makes number 7 for and this fall im going for my 8th bird.

Ten year old Zachary Allen from Lewisburg, Pa. with his first ever spring gobbler. Zachary was hunting with his grandfather, Don Seidel on his Great-grandfather's farm in Montour county. Zachary took this gobbler on 4/20/13 at 0800 hrs. It sported a 4 inch beard and weighed 18 lbs.

Anna Altmiller, of Elmhurst Township, with her father Dave and her first 18.5 pound, 9 inch beard spring gobbler with her 20 gauge at 35 yards on Youth Turkey Day using a Pennsylvania Outdoor Life Turkey Box Call, given to her by field staffer Jim Costolnick. After four years, she got her first gobbler and is happy to see all the work pay off.

First Turkey opening day for youth hunting,22lbs sporting a nine inch beard

Connor Switzer of Harding with his 1st turkey taken with his Hoyt Spider Bow. It was 16lbs, had a 6” beard with1/2 Spurs. He used Carbon Express 250 arrows and Rage Turkey Broadheads. We’d like to thank Lonesome Road Archery for the equipment and the PA Game Commission for allowing youths to participate in the early Spring Gobbler Season!

Riley Welch -- 6 years old, of Bumpville, PA killed his first Spring gobbler while hunting with his granddad. His turkey weighed in at 22 pounds, had a 9 1/2" beard, and 1 1/4" spurs. He shot it with his Great Poppy Red's 20 gauge Thompson Center. He says now that that's out of the way, he can concentrate on the upcoming Bass season!

10 year old Nick Gagliardi of Wilkes-Barre bagged his first gobbler ever in Saturday's mentor youth hunt in Orange PA. The turkey weighs 18 lbs and has a 6 inch beard. Missed the first one, 10 minutes later called in 2 more...got him on his first shot!!!!! Mom and stepdad are proud as can be!!!! Way to go Nick!

This is 13 year old Jey Rusek with his 1st Gobbler, it was shot on 4-20-2013 in Lenox Twp. Susquehanna County. The Bird had a 9-1/2" beard, 7/8" Spurs and weighed 20lbs 9oz. He was hunting with his Dad Jerry Rusek Jr. on their Aunts farm.

Austin, 15 of Cressona, Pa. Schuylkill Co. shot his first turkey at 9:45 am on the first day of the Pa. youth hunt. The bird sported a 8 1/2 inch beard , 1 1/8 spurs and weighed in at 19 lbs. Austin was hunting with his pap Ed Ginther who called the bird in for him..

opening day of the youth hunt. Bryce age 11... Waymart , Pa. Hunting with a Avian X Decoy at a neighbors farm in wayne county bagged a big gobbler..with a 1 1/4 in. spurs and a 8 3/4 in. beard. mentored by his father Kevin Urian.

Sara Reynolds from Nicholson bagged her first boss gobbler at 10 yards with her Grandfathers single shot 20 gauge shotgun. Boss gobbler had a 10 inch beard and 1 inch spurs and weighed in at 27 pounds.

Hi... my name is Michael Sherman of Montgomery and I shot this heavy 8 point buck on the opening day of the 2012 antlered deer season. He was harvested on state forest ground in Clinton Township, Lycoming County at 11 am.

I harvested this nice 7 point buck in full velvet while hunting during the 2012 September archery season in central New Jersey. Laylon's Taxidermy in Montoursville is completing a shoulder mount as it was my first velvet buck.

Vinny Damiano, Age 11, caught a 22 inch Tiger trout on opening day in Schuylkill County on his second cast using a worm with his Dad and younger brother Nick. He wasn't sure about the identification of the fish until he researched it and found that a Tiger trout is a hybrid of a Brook and Brown Trout. Pretty cool looking fish!

Jaden Baltrusaitis (5) caught a 15 inch Golden Trout all by himself in Forkston Twp. This was Jadens very first trout! He used a spinner, but if you ask him, he would say "just a worm." Also pictured are brothers David (11) & Jakob (9). Happy fishing, David Baltrusaitis Sr.

Taylor Lagler and her first Rainbow trout

Hi I’m Steven Leuthe from Fleetville. The big fish just keep coming. I’m having an unreal 2013 season. While fishing in East Benton, only a few days into the trout season I caught another beautiful Golden Rainbow using a salted minnow. The fish was 22 inches and weighed 6 1/4 pounds. I hope to send in more photos. Good luck everyone!

Ron Weber Schuylkill Haven and Chris Boyer Fleetwood, Ron caught a 21" Rainbow and Chris caught a 22" Brown Trout on the opener at the Alvin Bush Damn in Clinton County. The sky cleared for a minute and i could see my lil sister smiling down THANKS SIS

My name is Steven Leuthe and i am from Fleetville Pa. I caught this monster 25 inch 8 1/2 pound Golden Rainbow opening day on the Tunk. South Branch in East Benton Pa.

Hi my name is Steven Leuthe and i am from Fleetville Pa. Some friends and i hit the stream and i caught this beautiful brown trout while fishing on martins creek. It measured in at 18 1/2 inches and weighed 6 lbs. I caught it on a blue fox spinner.

My name is Skylar Zettle and I am nine years old. I am from Spring Mills. i was with my brother isaac zettle on the 2nd day of fishing season when i hooked into this big 18 inch rainbow. He fought for 3 whole minites before i got it in.

At first I had no idea what that screeching was coming from the tall grass and finally today they decided to pay a visit for a snack at my bird feeder.

25 inch 8 1/2 lb golden rainbow and 20 inch 4 lb rainbow trout. Caught by Steven Leuthe in East Benton Pennsylvania on the South branch Tunk. creek on the season opener 13 april 2013.

My name is Isaac Zettle from Spring Mills. Every year, my cousin and I look for fish when they stock Penns Creek. We found two monster trout and watched them every day for a month. We woke up @ 2 am opening day and got our spots. I caught a 28 inch, 4 1/4 pound trout. He caught a 25 inch trout.

25 inch 8 1/2 lb golden rainbow. Taken in the Tunk. South Branch East Benton, Pa. Caught on opening day April 14th 2013.

I have been observing a pair of coopers hawk that have nested along the Lackawanna river in Olyphant.

Dustin Zettle of Spring Mills spotted this monster with his cousin on stocking day. After keeping an eye on it for a month, he woke up at 2 am opening day morning and ended up catching it! It fought hard! It was a 25 inch 6.5 pound rainbow trout.

My name is Greg Bacorn. I caught this Musky April 10, while fishing with Curt Maynard (guide) from Maynards Outdoor Adventures in Towanda Pa. We were fishing the North Branch of the Susquehanna river with jigs. We caught 102 fish that day! 101 were smallmouth bass! It was a great time, and cant wait to get out again!

Colton Card, 11, of McAdoo caught a 24 inch 7 lb. 2 oz. rainbow trout in Schuylkill County on 04/14/13. Colton was fishing with his Dad, Scott and cousin Chuck Williams. Colton used minnows for bait.

23 inch Brown Trout in South Creek, Elimsport PA. Caught on Blue Fox spinner.

A slow morning of trout fishing on the first day turned into an eventful afternoon of Bow Fishing for suckers in Montdale, PA.

Zoe David caught this 14 inch crappie during the ice fishing season in Sullivan County, PA. She was fishing with her dad Dean David. The crappie was released.

Sean Petrosky (8) of Exeter, caught these fish along with a 16 inch trout at Francis Slocum State Park while fishing with his dad Kris on the second day of fishing season. An older fellow even gave Sean a prize for a the big fish of the day. A Gertrude Hawk white chocolate bunny!

On 13 April 2013 8 year old Kendrick Oddy of Tobyhanna Pa. caught this 18 inch Large Mouth Bass on Mouse Hollow Lake in Analomink Pa (Monroe County) He caught this on his first cast of the year using a worm and bobber. Kendrick was out fishing with his father Wade and his older brother Dakota.

Michael Strawsky, Wilkes-Barre Twp., at Lackawanna State Park on opening day of trout season was hoping for a trout, but catching a fish this large is always fun. This 12 lb, 30 inch carp took his bait of 2 pieces of corn and his pole into the lake. With help from his wife Christine, dog Brutus and neighbor Mike, he got it to shore.

Zachary Tyler, 7, of Honesdale caught this 19.5 inch trout at the Annual Boyds Mills Fishing Derby, opening morning, won two trophies!

Brandon Renner was fishing with his dad when he caught this monster 21 1/2" brown trout. He was fishing with a rooster tail spinner he lives in Williamsport, Pa. and fishing in Lycoming county....

Stephen Krochta 1 of the three caught this one is just shy of 19inches, Caught in the Lackawaxen River Rowland Area. Just below the Rowland Store

Chase Swartz proudly displaying his fish he got while going fishing for the first time at Walker Lake, Beavertown, PA. The photo was taken last year 2012 and you can just see the excitement on his face. He was fishing with his dad, mom, sister and brother as well.

Hunter Swartz age 11 showing his catches he got on the first day of trout season in Beavertown, PA (Snyder County) on April 13, 2013.

Kylie Brown, 5, from Sunbury caught her first Golden Rainbow Trout in Little Shamokin Creek outside of Sunbury. She was so excited that she caught it all by herself. She can't wait to go back out and catch another. This was one of 4 fish that she caught today.

Kylie Brown, 5, and sister Hailey, 11, from Sunbury caught their first fish on Little Shamokin Creek outside of Sunbury. In 2 hours, we caught 7 fish and one was a Golden Rainbow. They were so excited about catching so many fish in a short period of time, they now want to take them home and cook them.

Brittany Welles of Carbondale caught this 25 inch palomino using power bait. Caught in prompton pa in the West Branch in the lackawaxen river, the second day of trout season. Third fish of the year for her!

William Sober of Williamsport spotted these Antelope during a recent drive along old Route 66 on the Texas panhandle.

My daughter Alyssa Shoemaker, 9, of Hughesville, caught the first fish of the morning while we were fishing in Picutre Rocks she was so excited

Jacob Hendricks, 4, from Northumberland caught his first trout and also several others. He was so excited to spend the time fishing with his dad, pap, and uncle.

Hunter Snyder, 15, of Milton, PA caught this 22inch Golden Trout out of the Lehigh River in Luzerne County on 4/13/13.

ROCCO SASSANI OF BROWNDALE PA CAUGHT HIS LIMIT THE 1ST DAY WHILE FISHINING WITH HIS GRANPA STANLEY AT SHAHOLA FALLS

Shawn Bauman and his daughter Chevelle Bauman of muncy, had a this really good day fishing in Nordmont for the opening day of trout, 2013!

Chevelle Bauman fishing with her dad Shawn Bauman of Muncy, caught this 16.5 inch Palomino in Nordmont.

Eagle sitting in the tree.

Joseph and Hailey Knipp of Nescopeck, Pa were fishing at the North Berwick Sportsman Club during the annual opening day trout derby. Hailey caught this 16 inch trout on a meal worm and Joseph caught this 16 inch palomino also on meal worm. They each took limit while fishing with parents Joe and Kelly Knipp.

A nice 18 inch Golden Rainbow Trout caught by Matt Kash in Stump Pond, New Milford PA. Caught using a live minnow on a split shot.

Kristi Reinaker caught a 15" Brown Trout in Pine Creek near Camal, PA while fishing with her husband on the Trout Opener

A mother bear with cubs at Game Lands 57.

Doug Noldy from Archbald, Pa caught this 23.5 inch golden rainbow trophy trout in East Benton, Pa in the the South branch of the Tunkhannock Creek on the opening day of the trout season. Doug caught this beauty using a Joe's Flies spinner with 6lb test line. The trout weighed in at 7.5 lbs

Jonathan Andreas of Berwick, Pa caught this dandy 24 1/2" Brown Trout at the North Berwick Hunting and Fishing Club. He was accompanied by his Dad, brother and cousins.

Nelson Bensinger, 8, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania is shown with his catches of the day. He and his Dad enjoyed an afternoon of fishing in Nelson's favorite spot. He "outfished" his Dad catching 5 trout to his 4.

Frank Lesnefsky of Peckville caught a 22 1/4", 4lb 7oz rainbow trout at Lackawanna State Park on April 13th, 2013.

this wild grouse follows me when in the woods

This is Steve Vischansky taking his son Ashton Vischansky out for his first time to stock trout in the Wysox creek in Bradford county. Ashton is waring his new PA Outdoor Life hat that he recently purchased at the PA Outdoor Expo.

a pregnant raccoon decided to move in next door.

Seen on our Wednesday Night Mt Bike Ride at Moon Lake Park in Luzerne County April 10th this little guy was out for a bath during the recent thunderstorm. He told me he wanted to do is say "Hi" to Jake's friendly toad on Pa Outdoor Life.

The NEPA Cripplers from Luzerne County had a very successful deer season this year. Clockwise from top left; Nikko Ardo-6 point, archery season; Gino Ardo-8 point, archery season; Santino Ardo (and father)-11 point, rifle season; Pat O’Hara-7 point, rifle season.

Rylee LeValley, 10, from Stillwater also caught her first fish, a blue gill, while fishing with her father, Mike, and older sister Kendall, at Yaple's pond in New Columbus back in 2010. Both girls were excited to land the "big ones", and hope to improve on their fishing skills throughout the future. As you can see, Rylee was a bit more hesitant to touch her first catch. She was even hooked in the sleeve on one of Kendall's first casts.

Kendall LeValley,12, from Stillwater caught her first fish, a blue gill, while fishing with her father Mike, and younger sister, Rylee at Yaple's Pond in New Columbus back in 2010.

first day fishing with grandpa in southeastern pa and it doesn't matter what you wear

My husdand Dave and I (sarah) was outside on April 8 and we noticed turkeys in our backyard. Hope they stay around for turkey season.

On 9/1/12 at North Mountain Outfitters in Hughesville Pa.Nine year old Mary Manley of Williamsport Pa. on her first hunt took this Black Hawaiian Ram with her crossbow

17 inch rainbow trout

These rainbow trout were caught on April 6th near Myerstown, PA. Brad's fish on the left was 18 1/2 in. long and William's on the right was 18 1/4 in. long. This father and son duo are really looking forward to opening day in Central, PA

Male turkey displays for hens in my backyard April, 6th, 2013. Sterling Twnshp, Wayne County.

Bald eagle - rt 87 montoursville 87 in montoursville pa

I have seen a increase in bald eagle sightings where I live . This one was taken on rt 87 in montoursville .

Off my front porch in Buck Township

These fish were caught on OPENING DAY of trout season in Pillow, PA, Dauphin County one was 21 inches long and one was 18 inches long Greg Breech, Catawissa,PA was the angler. He was using custom bait jigs made by Chris Steinruck, Nescopeck, PA

Caught this 20inch Rainbow Trout at Pine Creek

Trevor Rex with his first Golden Trout he caught at trout creek in Slatington

Sophia Lantz, age 7, of New Ringgold caught this Palomino on the opening day of trout season out of the Little Lehigh behind her grandparents' home in Lower Macungie.

This owl was seen on Sunday March 24th. It was seen at about 3 in the afternoon on Owl Creek Road in Tamaqua. We think it is a barred owl.

I shot this three point deer at thirty yards with my hoyt on jessup mountain with my uncle jay on october 1st of the 2012 archery season. Very happy with the harvest.

Luke Hilling, age 7, of Susquehanna, PA shows off the fish he caught through the ice in North Jackson, Susquehanna County while fishing with his dad and older brother.

Jack Kuchak Moosic and Mike Barrett Dunmore 7 Birds down great work Ring Neck Ridge and our guide Bull and his two great dogs

I nice Black Crappie caught at Stump Pond in New Milford PA.

This is the 4.5lb bass i cought fishing at Lake Ariel, my name is Aaron Cook

This is my grandson who just got back from fishing with his poppy

10 yr.old Kristi Kromko was ice fishing w/ her dad Tom and cousin Jason, when she caught this 22.5" 6lb. Bass