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July 7, 2021 | 10:54 AM

More than 1,000 cases of mysterious bird disease reported in Pennsylvania

The disease was first observed in songbirds in May in the Washington, D.C. area, and it quickly spread to surrounding states.

By Julia Zenkevich/WESA
June 22, 2021 | 10:54 AM

All Sunday hunting restrictions would be canceled by new bill

The bill would allow decisions on Sunday hunting to be made by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, which already make other wildlife management decisions for the state.

By Marcus Schneck/PennLive
June 1, 2021 | 3:29 PM

Bears in the yard? Blame mating season

State officials say we could see more bears in our yards and back alleys in the coming months as young males go out in search of mates.

By Jad Sleiman/WHYY

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November 28, 2020 | 8:50 AM

Pennsylvania’s deer season opens today

Deer hunting season gets an unusual weekend start this year.

By Ed Arke
May 5, 2020 | 7:45 PM

Hunting-related shooting fatalities increase in Pennsylvania

There were 26 hunting-related shooting injuries in Pennsylvania in 2019, four of which were fatal.
By Associated Press
January 10, 2020 | 5:24 PM

2 charged in videotaped kicking of wounded whitetail deer

The Pennsylvania Game Commission filed charges against two people accused of kicking a wounded deer in the head and neck and pulling off its antler during a videotaped attack.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press
December 2, 2019 | 5:21 AM

Pa. Game Commission investigates video of deer tortured by apparent hunters

In the video, the two appear to kick the animal in the face repeatedly and rip off one of its antlers.
By The Associated Press
September 6, 2019 | 4:59 AM

Bull elk freed from tangle of Pennsylvania fence

By The Associated Press
August 27, 2019 | 6:53 PM

State game officers partner with vets to battle degenerative deer disease

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is in the early days of a partnership with the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary school to try and address chronic wasting disease.

By Katie Meyer
June 8, 2019 | 1:45 PM

A bear stuck in a tree in Harrisburg becomes a wildlife lesson for children

By Katie Meyer and Brett Sholtis/WITF News
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