Brian Whipkey is an Editor at the USA TODAY Network. He specializes in topics related to animals, animal care, agriculture, and travel, with a focus on fisheries, animal rescue and rehabilitation, and organic farming. Brian's work has been featured in numerous publications, including the Erie Times-News, Record Herald, and Yahoo News.
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Brian Whipkey's coverage is predominantly focused on outdoor activities, particularly hunting and fishing in the Pennsylvania area. His articles frequently involve government announcements and citations of data. If you're reaching out to Brian, consider providing insights or commentary related to local hunting regulations, fishing trends in Erie tributaries, or updates on outdoor events specific to Pennsylvania. Additionally, if you have access to relevant data or can offer expert analysis on the topics he covers extensively like camping and hunting in Pennsylvania, your pitch may be well received.
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Pennsylvania hunters and anglers face a busy week with multiple seasons opening and prime fall conditions ahead.
A Pennsylvania archer was able to get a unique buck that has a genetic mutation only found in about 1% of the white-tailed deer population.
By: Brian Whipkey
Guides face trespassing charges after a hunt that produced a potential record elk. The hunter can keep the elk and hasn't been cited.
A Pennsylvania hunter has become the first legal hunter to get a fall turkey in Alberta, Canada , and he did it the day before Canada celebrated its Thanksgiving holiday.
The Daily American Updated Oct. 21, 2026, 2:54 p.m. ET The new record-breaking fish beat the previous mark, set in 1991, by just 9 ounces.
Pennsylvania anglers and hunters have plenty of opportunities this week with new trout stockings and open seasons.
By: Brian Whipkey
Pennsylvania Outdoors Columnist Oct. 22, 2026, 11:23 a.m. ET An amendment removed a strict warrant requirement, instead referencing the state constitution's protection against unreasonable searches.
Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a bill aligning game warden search powers with constitutional police standards. It becomes a law in 60 days.
By: Brian Whipkey
These legacy wells, some over a century old, can leak methane into the environment, posing safety and climate risks.
By: Brian Whipkey
Pennsylvania Outdoors Columnist Oct. 26, 2026, 3:41 p.m. ET Special regulations for these locations will include reduced daily limits for trout and panfish.
