Last summer I was cleaning out my garage and I came across a big box full of deer antlers. You know, those ones that weren’t big enough to take to the taxidermist but still something you wanted to keep. Shoulder mounts are pretty expensive and end up taking up a lot of space in your […]
August 12, 2013
I’m the type of hunter that thinks about being in the woods all year long. Sadly, due to the life demands of being a responsible adult I spend more time thinking about being in the woods than actually being in the woods. If you are like me, then here are 5 things you Must-Do before archery […]
July 19, 2013
HB870 introduced by Rep. Deberah Kula (D) in the state House would prevent the issuance of DMAP permits on public lands. The bill has received mixed reviews from sportsmen and we felt it was a good time to weigh-in on the issue. HB 870 has bipartisan support with cosponsor from both major political parties. However, the bill has remained in the House Game & Fisheries Committe without […]
May 16, 2013
Do I want to process my own meat? That is a question we will help you answer in this edition of TSO. Home processing is something we enjoy and highly recommend but it is not for everyone. Let’s take a look at home processing pros and cons so you can decide for yourself. Why Process Your Own Meat? Are you fed […]
April 18, 2013
Calling all fishermen, grillers and cooks! PennLive.com and The Patriot-News is sponsoring its first Stream to Table Trout Grilling Cook-Off. I’m proud to say I’m joining judges Marcus Schneck and Sue Gleiter to help narrow down the competitors. If your recipe is selected, you’ll join the other contestants at Gifford Pinchot State Park on April […]
April 1, 2013
Pennsylvania plays host to more than 86,000 miles of streams and rivers and boasts some of the best trout fishing in the world. The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) sold 736,867 Resident licenses in 2012. Clearly fishing in Pennsylvania is alive and well. Pennsylvania residents pursue many different species of fish all across the Commonwealth but no fish is targeted […]
February 21, 2013
Welcome to the Team Surra Outdoors Bragboard! As we prepare for the 2013 hunting seasons, let’s take a look back at some successes stories during 2012. If you would like to be featured on the TSO Bragboard then submit your pictures to us via email teamsurra@gmail.com. All entries must include the first and last name of the hunter. It is prefered but not required […]
February 20, 2013
During the past couple of years I have spent most of my rifles seasons in the wrestling room training to become an NCAA National Champion. While wrestling in college I could not come home to hunt and for years I have missed out on the experience of being in the woods with my family and friends. In my eyes, sharing the […]
January 21, 2013
This week we’re introducing a new feature to Team Surra Outdoors: Sara’s Kitchen. Sara is TSO Editor Andy Surra’s wife as well as editor and event planner at SaraBozich.com. Successful hunts have led to a full freezer in the Surra house, so Sara – who wasn’t raised in a hunting family – has learned how to […]
December 31, 2012
Christmas is over. The Holiday Season is coming to an end and 2012 is grinding to a halt. Soon it will be 2013 and everything will be new again but before you break out the cocktails and the excitement of the New Year begins, we should all take a moment to reflect on 2012, count our blessings, and resolve to better ourselves. […]
October 18, 2013
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