http://www.dailyitem.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:18:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_318192004.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_318192004.html Since 1980, Katherine Uhler has been rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife. In fact, when she became a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, she created The Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center near Stroudsburg. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:12:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_318191805.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_318191805.html The current format of our Thursday Great Outdoors section, where they ask us so called “experts” our opinions on a variety of outdoor topics, got me to thinking that it might be useful for me to let everyone know what I think about every important issue facing hunters, huntresses, anglers, and anglerettes. I further think this can best be accomplished by interviewing myself. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:07:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_318190818.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_318190818.html The river has finally straightened out and settled down. The best walleye action has been after dark, but the big smallmouth will keep you busy during the daylight hours. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:14:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_311172015.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_311172015.html The sign read “West End Sportsmen Club.” The arrow pointed to the left. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:11:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_311171333.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_311171333.html By the time you read this they may have all fluttered south, but during the last few days of October, the woodcock were here in great numbers. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:08:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_311170916.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_311170916.html The river has been a little out of shape lately but is starting to look good again. While the river was recovering, I spent some time archery hunting. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:02:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_304180230.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_304180230.html Cast iron has a wonderful and rich history in America — dating back to the Pilgrims bringing their cast iron ovens, known as “Dutch ovens,” and using them for the first Thanksgiving. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:55:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_304175634.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_304175634.html It’s a beautiful time to be in the Pennsylvania woods, and we took advantage of the opportunity to spend a few days at our camp in northern Clinton County during the early antlerless season for junior and senior hunters last week. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:54:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_304175459.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_304175459.html The rain this past week put the damper on archery hunting and fishing in most areas. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:35:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_297170011.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_297170011.html You just have to love October, in spite of the snow this one had. This past week had some absolutely gorgeous fall weather. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:34:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_297170007.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_297170007.html One of my favorite trout streams is in the middle of a controversy that may well determine the future of trout fishing in Pennsylvania. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:03:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_289223816.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_289223816.html The newly named Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge joins only two other national wildlife refuges in Pennsylvania. Located in the Pocono region, it encompasses parts of Monroe and Northampton counties. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:53:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_289223533.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_289223533.html We’re at that time of year here in Pennsylvania where what my buddies and I call, “The Seasons” are just beginning. Back some years ago, when I was more into big-game hunting, the seasons were bear, buck and doe. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:51:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_289223112.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_289223112.html October is walleye time, among other things, and one of the topics that comes up now is the effect of catching and keeping large female walleye. 2007 marked the end of a long standing fingerling walleye stocking program by the Fish and Boat Commission. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:20:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_283184655.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_283184655.html One of the most exceptional places to visit, particularly during October, when the trees are ablaze with color, is Sapsucker Woods.