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Latest Columns by Tom Venesky

January 9, 2010

Throw the book at hunters who break the law TOM VENESKY OUTDOORS

A Pennsylvania resident who shot another hunter while hunting in Vermont in 2008 he mistakenly thought was a bear was convicted of aggravated assault and sentenced to more than four months in jail and ordered to pay $60,000 in restitution.

December 26, 2009

Step up, gov, return Gavlick to NEPA post TOM VENESKY OUTDOORS

Governor Ed Rendell’s timing couldn’t be worse.

December 12, 2009

Big bear kills lead to potential for bigger fines TOM VENESKY OUTDOORS

When I spoke to Wildlife Conservation Officer Victor Rosa last week about the 707-pound bear that allegedly was shot over bait on the last day of the season, he seemed unmoved by the enormity of the bruin.

August 22, 2009

In woods, on water, savoring joys of ‘nothing’ TOM VENESKY OUTDOORS

When it comes to the outdoors, “nothing” is what compels me to spend time on the water or in the fields and woods.

July 26, 2009

Up-close look at animal drama awaits walker TOM VENESKY OUTDOORS

One advantage to having an outdoors column is the source for ideas.

July 19, 2009

Hoping nature’s light show has a bright future TOM VENESKY OUTDOORS

Miles away the fireworks from a July Fourth celebration shook the night sky.

July 12, 2009

Restricting use of crossbows an on-target policy TOM VENESKY OUTDOORS

There are some things our state legislators should not do.

June 28, 2009

Limit crossbow use to benefit our wildlife TOM VENESKY OUTDOORS

There is something missing.

May 23, 2009

Nipping invasive snakehead in the bud critical TOM VENESKY OUTDOORS

I hope we can avoid what officials in Arkansas have to do right now.

May 16, 2009

All-day hunting for turkeys an off-target plan TOM VENESKY OUTDOORS

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins equipment manager Teddy Richards Jr. told me about an interesting experience he had with a hen turkey two weeks ago.

Latest Articles by Tom Venesky

February 8, 2010

Bortuzzo doesn’t suffer nerve damage

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Robert Bortuzzo didn’t think the cut on his forearm was that bad.

February 7, 2010

Penguins feeling good about selves after loss

HERSHEY – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins played a nearly perfect first period during Sunday’s game against the Hershey Bears.

February 6, 2010

Derby finds a new home

KINGSTON TWP. — Jerome Paulukonis knew the wind would be a problem as he walked onto the frozen lake at Frances Slocum State Park on Saturday morning.

February 6, 2010

AHL to NHL: No big deal

With only three NHL games under his belt, Mark Letestu found himself in a nerve-racking position. Letestu’s Pittsburgh Penguins were locked in a tight game on Dec. 5 against the Chicago Blackhawks, down 1-0 in the third period. Head coach Dan Bylsma dispatched Letestu to take a crucial faceoff in the Chicago end against 12-year NHL veteran John Madden.

February 5, 2010

For struggling Pens, 2nd-period woes go on

WILKES-BARRE TWP. – The camouflage jerseys donned by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Friday worked so well that they disappeared during the second period.

February 4, 2010

Pens host ‘Salute the Troops’ night

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have the opportunity to put some distance between themselves and the Syracuse Crunch when the two teams square off tonight at Mohegan Sun Arena.

February 3, 2010

Pens move up with a victory

WILKES-BARRE TWP. – When a team blows two leads, suffers a few defensive lapses and gives the opponents plenty of time in the offensive zone, the end result usually isn’t good.

February 2, 2010

Line mates give Sill a big boost

WILKES-BARRE TWP. – There’s a reason why the line of Jesse Boulerice, Zach Sill and Wade Brookbank was able to do something during Sunday’s 3-1 AHL victory against Manitoba that it really isn’t known for doing.

February 1, 2010

Line mates give Sill a big boost

WILKES-BARRE TWP. – There’s a reason why the line of Jesse Boulerice, Zach Sill and Wade Brookbank were able to do something during Sunday’s game against Manitoba that they really aren’t known for doing.

January 31, 2010

Defense helps Penguins snap 3-game slump

WILKES-BARRE TWP. – When Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins goaltender John Curry made a save on the second shot he saw during Sunday’s game against the Manitoba Moose, the Mohegan Sun Arena crowd erupted into mock applause.