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A White-tail’s Antlers: Shed Hunting for Beginners
The male white-tailed deer is capable of growing some of the most impressive antlers in the world. Each year a buck will grow his set of antlers beginning in Spring. These antlers, covered with...
View ArticleOtter Watch March 5 at Cook Forest
Bring your binoculars and spotting scopes to the Park Office for a driving tour of otter hot spots along the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River. This is the prime time of the year to witness...
View ArticleBackyard Bird Feeder Basics tomorrow at the TREC
Join a park naturalist tomorrow at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) to learn the basics of bird feeders. No fee or registration is required for the program. Backyard Bird Feeder Basics is...
View ArticleNWPA Musky Bite
This nearly 40 inch muskellunge fell for a slowly worked lure, while targeting walleye from French Creek, near Saegertown. Working my lure through a deep pool brought a big strike and I missed the fish...
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Presque Isle Snow Day
Presque Isle Snow Day took place at Presque Isle State Park on Saturday thanks to the Presque Isle Partnership. The Presque Isle Partnership’s counterpart to the Summer Discover Presque Isle event...
View ArticleSnowman in the Forest Saturday at Cook Forest State Park
The 8,500-acre Cook Forest State Park lies in scenic northwestern Pennsylvania. Once called the “Black Forest,” the area is famous for its stands of old growth forest. Cook Forest’s “Forest Cathedral”...
View ArticleCanadohta Lake Ice Fishing Tournament dates moved to Feb. 20 and 21
The 2016 Canadohta Lake Ice Fishing Tournament has been rescheduled for February 20 and 21. The tournament will be held on the condition that there is good ice for participants. The registration fee is...
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61lb Beaver Harvested in Crawford County on Friday
BJ Strawbridge, of Titusville, harvested this 61 pound beaver in Crawford County on Friday, February 12, 2016. Strawbridge has been trapping for 15 years in NWPA and this is his largest beaver...
View ArticlePohl’s Pike
Jeff Pohl, of Erie, pulled in this 32 inch northern pike while ice fishing at Eaton Reservoir on January 30. Jeff said he was using a 4 inch shiner for bait. He also said the catch wouldn’t have been...
View ArticleErie Bluffs Trek Saturday, Feb. 13
Environmental educators will lead a trek across Erie Bluffs State Park on Saturday, from 9am until 12 pm. Meet at the Elk Creek Access parking lot to begin the 5 mile hike across varying terrain...
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Edinboro Angler enjoying a Great Ice Fishing Season.
Jordan Wingard, of Edinboro, has been putting fish on ice all season. He still is. Here are a some of the photos from his outstanding fishing season on the ice. The Perch below were caught yesterday,...
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St. Patrick’s Day brings signs of Spring
A break in the weather this past week was much needed. With temperatures well above freezing, the snow began to melt, revealing the green grass underneath. Robins and red winged blackbirds flocked to...
View ArticleTonight’s Sunset near Spring Creek
Tonight’s sunset was captured in this photo by Eddy Vantassel, of Spartansburg. He shared this beautiful scene of the sun setting over the icy snow near Spring Creek, along the Erie and Warren county...
View ArticleSaturday’s Programs at Presque Isle State Park
Enjoy a hike in snowshoes, from 10am until 11:30am, on Saturday morning at Presque Isle State Park. Park Naturalists will lead the way on a short hike along the wooded trails. Equipment will be...
View ArticleAn Icy Beginning to March
Christine Colford, of Crawford County, shared this photo taken yesterday of an icy beginning to March. With Tuesday’s icy rain and temperatures remaining around freezing , you can still find the beauty...
View ArticleCross Country Skiing at the Wilderness Lodge
The Wilderness Lodge is located just North of Wattsburg, PA near the New York State border. The Wilderness Lodge offers many types of cross country skiing and snowshoe trails at levels ranging from...
View ArticleWinter Fishing in NWPA
When the weather is cold the fish will still bite. Perch and walleye are some fish that don’t mind the cold. These fish provide some of the best tasting fillets around. When caught from icy waters,...
View Article2015 Conneaut Lake Ice Fishing Tournament this Saturday, Feb.28
The 2015 Conneaut Lake Ice Fishing Tournament, sponsored by Timberland Bait Shop, is this Saturday, Feb. 28 at Conneaut Lake. The lake has a great population of northern pike so anglers should have a...
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How do Animals Survive the Winter
In order for animals to survive in winter they must adapt. Hibernation and migration are two ways in which animals have adapted to survive during the coldest months. Hibernation is brought on by the...
View ArticleGiant Icicles
These giant ice formations can be found at the Union City Dam outflow area in NWPA. This scene is from the bottom of the dam earlier in the week. I was standing where the overflow area connects to...
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