Pennsylvania Game Commission
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Pennsylvania Game Commission OKs Edgmont Game Land Deal
The Pennsylvania Game Commission voted 6-3 Saturday in favor of a land swap deal that gives Delaware County its first state game land in Edgmont,…
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Limerick Land Swap Would Bring State Game Land to Edgmont
A developer’s proposal to the Pennsylvania Game Commission could give Delaware County its first swatch of Pennsylvania Game Land, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia…
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Hiker Attacked by Coyote on Chester County Trail
A coyote attack injured a trail user in Chester County on Sunday, Dec. 28, writes Tom Ignudo for CBS News Philadelphia. According to the police, the incident took…
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River Otters Seen in Bucks County Lake. Here’s Why This is a Good Thing
Photographer Kevin McGorry was recently taking pictures of local wildlife at Manor Lake in Falls Township when he spotted something surprising: two river otters, writes…
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Bear Spotted Roaming Chester County Neighborhood Startles Residents
Residents of a quiet neighborhood in Guthriesville, Chester County, were surprised early Monday morning, writes Caroline Goggin for 6ABC. That surprise was none other than…
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This Chester County State Park is an Underrated Hidden Gem of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is home to 124 state parks, but Chester County has a particular hidden gem, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. French Creek State Park…
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In Upper Darby: Man in Mask Snatches Alligator From Darby Creek
The urban myth about alligators in the sewers came closer to reality this week when Upper Darby Police reported that a two-foot alligator was spotted…
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Increased Coyote Sightings Reported Across Montgomery County
Montgomery County officials are alerting the public to an increase in coyote sightings, reports Annie McCormick for 6 ABC Philadelphia. Officials have come from Lansdale…
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All Hallows’ Eve Is a Time to Remember Spirits of Extinct Pennsylvania Species
While Halloween–or All Hallows’ Eve–has mostly become a secular holiday, it is still a good time to honor the spirits of extinct Pennsylvania species such…
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Bucks County, Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits
Due to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote…
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John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum Hosts ‘Ethical’ Deer Hunts
Once a year, for four weekends, novice and experienced archers gather in the early morning hours to participate in a Mentored Deer Archery Hunt run…
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It’s Another Rediscovered Animal in Delaware County–the Beaver
Animals long thought gone from our area are making a comeback. People are noticing more foxes, coyotes, bald eagles…and now beavers. On Tuesday, Haverford’s animal…
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Ancient Falcon Tradition Came to the United States Via Media
America’s first falconry meet took place in Media Borough back in 1936, writes Michael Kuria, an Audubon member writing for the Wellsboro Gazette. In the…
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The Bald Eagle is Making a Comeback Near Bucks County
Once near extinction in the area, the country’s national bird is making a comeback in population in an area just outside of Bucks County. Jon…
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Pennsylvania Game Commission Warns Residents of a Unique Visitor to the Area
Delaware County is no stranger to rare animal sightings, and neither is nearby Bucks County as a one-year anniversary approaches of a coyote being spotted…
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Bear Captured in Clifton Heights After Day-Long Adventure
It took an entire day, but officials Tuesday captured a bear on the loose in Delaware County, visiting a park, a shopping center and a…
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Delco Bear Spotted in Three Locations, From Villanova to Aldan
There’s a bear in Delaware County and he’s fast-moving, according to a report from Dan Koob for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Delaware County officials first heard about a…
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Another First: Deer Hunting at Tinicum’s John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
Hunting license requests are down in Pennsylvania, so seasoned hunters are trying to interest newcomers with an eight-day deer hunt at the John Heinz National…





































