The Times Observer

THE EVERYDAY HUNTER: Can Coal Mining Be Good for Habitat?

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

What words come to mind when you think of coal mining? Probably not "good wildlife habitat" not unless you've seen what I've seen. Last week I was invited on a combination turkey hunt and "energy tour" in the southwestern corner of the state.

Change the world a little at a time

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

We are taught that little actions can cause a big reaction, but that isn't always the case.

TO DO: Coming events around Warren County ...

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

To get your items in the Outdoors Calendar contact mikeb73@verizon.net or phone (814) 726-1035 - Tuesdays, 5 p.m.: trap and skeet practice, Kalbfus Rod & Gun Club - Thursdays, must arrive before10 a.m.

Kinzua crappie fishing

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

This has been the best spring in some time for crappie fishing at Chautauqua Lake. So why go anywhere else? Just for a change of scenery, try crappie fishing at the Allegheny Reservoir.

Learn to fish

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will hold three Family Fishing Festivals in May and three in June. These events lead up to the two statewide Fish-for-Free Days - Memorial Day, May 27, and Independence Day, July 4.