According to the 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife Associated Recreation, approximately 143,000 Pennsylvanians considered themselves walleye anglers. That's about 19 percent of those with fishing licenses. (Today)

This could be one of the best weekends of the season for downhill and cross-country skiers, snowboarders, snowtubers and snowshoers. Snow started to fall in the Laurel Highlands late Friday afternoon and more is expected today and Sunday. Go to www.paccsa.org and click on the Webcam to see the amount of snow on the cross-country and snowshoe trails in Laurel Ridge State Park. (Yesterday)

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, people everywhere are preparing to ignite, rekindle or fan the flames of love. While chocolate, jewelry and roses are popular ways to say "I love you," other species are also feeling amorous and preparing to perform their own courtship rituals. (02/05/2012)

The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) marks its 15th anniversary Feb. 17-20. Coordinated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and several partners, the GBBC is a great opportunity for anyone to become a weekend "citizen scientist." The GBBC enlists birders of all skill levels in an effort to keep common birds common. (02/05/2012)

Managing wildlife is a tricky business. It's tough enough for trained biologists to come up with management plans the public supports, but when the non-hunting public gets involved, look out. In May 2010, three elk escaped from a private captive facility owned by George Richter of Aleppo, Greene County. (02/05/2012)