The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources announced a game-changing program for fishing enthusiasts in the Mountain State at the start of 2022. Since then, the West Virginia Master Angler Program has offered anglers the chance to receive a unique fishing award – and the bragging rights that come with it! So, how does it …
Aaron Schultz
For millions of anglers, fishing can be an incredibly relaxing (and possibly expensive) pastime. With tens-of-thousands of fishing spots around the United States alone, there is never a shortage of fish to be caught. But what happens when distance, weather, or other circumstances keep fishing enthusiasts off the water? For over thirty years now, the …
For residents of Western Pennsylvania, there are some scary realities they face regularly: irregular traffic patterns, nasty winters, and the fear of the Steelers suffering a loss to the Cleveland Browns. Rarely on the list of woes, however, is encountering a live alligator in public waters. In early August, however, this became a reality for …
A popular video from the podcast of comedian and UFC announcer Joe Rogan circulated throughout 2022 talking about an enormous (and terrifying) animal: the short-faced bear. While the adage that one should try to intimidate a black bear, become submissive (and small) around a brown bear, and “pray” if encountering a polar bear is well …
Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis imaginable. It is also one of the most unexpected and misunderstood. In 2017, 92 out of every 100,000 Americans received a new diagnosis of this painful condition, bringing the estimated number of sufferers to over 9 million! That said, simply being given a gout diagnosis …
Flamingos are one of the most fascinating bird classifications in the world. Some would even argue that flamingos are among the most interesting animals in general. As a photography enthusiast, I can also state that the flamingo is among the most photogenic creatures in nature. It is almost impossible to get a bad photo of …