Author: Mario Chiappelli
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439679657
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 193
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A Legacy of Conservation Every year thousands flock to the Pennsylvania Wilds to be among nature and its famous elk herd. In the past, dangerous levels of hunting and industrial development forever altered Pennsylvania's natural landscape and drove its native elk to near extinction. In response, concerned sportsmen and conservationists pushed the state legislature to create a game commission in the late 1800s to enforce game laws and protect the herd. The Pennsylvania Game Commission then sought to reintroduce the once mighty elk herd in the early twentieth century, shipping fifty elk via train from Jackson Hole and Yellowstone. Conservation movements continued to enhance the state's environmental landscape that faced new threats from logging and mining industries and by the 1980s, the Wilds was on a path to full restoration. Author Mario Chiappelli reveals the history of how the Pennsylvania Wilds and its elk herd remain as vibrant as ever today.
Author: Ralph L. Harrison
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Category : Elk
Languages : en
Pages : 58
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Author: Pennsylvania Game Commission. Division of Information and Education
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Category : Elk
Languages : en
Pages : 6
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Author: Kathy Myers
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467149209
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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With sixteen thousand miles of streams and rivers, twenty-nine state parks and nine state and national forests spread out over twelve counties, the Pennsylvania Wilds is an immensely special place in the Commonwealth. Beyond the stunning scenery lies important history of early America. A young George Washington traversed the expanse, cutting his teeth as a military leader. Violence between Native Americans and colonists in the territory left its bloody mark, from the Penn's Creek Massacre to the Great Cove Massacre. After the American Revolution, early settler families forged roots, built communities and developed the region into a patchwork of frontier towns. Through a series of richly compelling narratives, author Kathy Myers reveals the early history of the Pennsylvania Wilds.
Author: Pennsylvania Game Commission
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Category : Elk
Languages : en
Pages : 6
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Author: Pennsylvania Game Commission
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Category : Elk
Languages : en
Pages : 8
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Author: Bob Shank
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ISBN: 9781366107770
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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The elk of Pennsylvania are unique. The original native PA elk became extinct but with some incredible foresight and planning, elk were reintroduced to the state in 1913. The elk we now see are the direct descendants of these relocated elk. These magnificent mammals are amazing to observe and create wonderful photographic subjects. Bob Shank is one of many photographers who enjoys chronicling the elk with his camera. Many more visitors to the elk range bring their cameras along on their trip. Cameras include anything from expensive digital cameras to point and shoot cameras to cell phones. Breathtaking photos can be captured, but basic photographic knowledge, a primer on proper equipment, understanding elk habitat and tendencies, safety considerations, and some general guidelines are extremely helpful. These basic tools can make some amazing photos of these incredible animals. Join Bob on his journey as he describes in detail how he photographs the elk of Pennsylvania. You will learn photo tips you can utilize yourself to get the photographs you dream of and desire. Along the way you will see some of the creative work Bob has captured on his jaunts through the elk range. You will be inspired and will learn how you, too, can photograph the Pennsylvania elk.
Author: Mark Weaver
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ISBN: 9781884687846
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
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Author: James Baumgratz
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ISBN: 9780970823632
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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Author: Ralph L. Harrison
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Category : Elk
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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