Brian Whipkey
Pennsylvania Outdoor Columnist at Erie Times-News
Pennsylvania Outdoors Columnist for USA TODAY Network. Former editor of the Daily American newspaper, Somerset, PA.
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goerie.com | Brian Whipkey
Brian WhipkeyPennsylvania Outdoors ColumnistPennsylvania House Bill 994 aims to restrict the in-state sale of parts from endangered and at-risk species, including giraffes and hippos. A Humane World for Animals investigation revealed ivory and other animal parts from endangered species for sale in 18 Pennsylvania counties. If passed, the bill would prohibit the sale of parts from a wide range of species, including elephants, hippos, and pangolins.
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goerie.com | Brian Whipkey
The fish, exceeding the current state record by several pounds, was caught and released without official documentation. State regulations require weighing on a certified scale and inspection by a Fish and Boat Commission employee for record recognition. A Pennsylvania angler caught what appears to be a new state record catfish, but he didn’t get it officially documented.
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goerie.com | Brian Whipkey
Pennsylvania House committee advances bills to expand Sunday hunting, allow in-state hunting licenses for out-of-state college students, and protect hunters' Fifth Amendment rights. House Bill 1431 would empower the PA Game Commission to decide the number of Sunday hunting days, streamline crop damage reporting for farmers, and strengthen trespass penalties. House Bill 1507 aims to make hunting licenses more affordable for out-of-state college students by offering them in-state rates.
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goerie.com | Brian Whipkey
The company's latest targets incorporate QuivAR augmented reality technology, allowing hunters to practice ethical shot placement by visualizing arrow impact on vital organs. Bigshot Archery offers a wide range of targets for various archery disciplines and skill levels, from beginner-friendly backyard targets to advanced 3D animal targets. The company prides itself on manufacturing all its products in the United States.
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phillyburbs.com | Brian Whipkey
Brian WhipkeyPennsylvania Outdoors ColumnistThe company's latest targets incorporate QuivAR augmented reality technology, allowing hunters to practice ethical shot placement by visualizing arrow impact on vital organs. Bigshot Archery offers a wide range of targets for various archery disciplines and skill levels, from beginner-friendly backyard targets to advanced 3D animal targets. The company prides itself on manufacturing all its products in the United States.
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