Illinois - Jay Nehrkorn

Where have you gone hunting partner of the past?

The author notes the decline of a once-popular piece of hunting apparel: the Jones cap.

Didn’t get your turkey in time for breakfast? Invite him to lunch.

If you don’t have access to their route or they’re roosting right over the field that they strut in, it’s still far from hopeless. Avoid the temptation to head home early and, instead, exercise some patience.

South zone turkey hunters should expect plenty of 'gobbling'

The spring turkey hunting season opens April 8 in the south zone and April 15 in the north zone. But the prelude to the seasons - the annual Youth Hunt - was help this past weekend. Those in the woods say there are plenty of active gobblers to be found.

Three things that can render a hunter’s early turkey scouting obsolete

When it comes to turkey scouting in March, hunters should consider it only a prelude to the real investigative work that lies ahead.

Hunters should be motivated to ‘Stand Out’ in deer woods

The yearly removal of deer gear from the woods can be hard work, but mixing business with a little post-season pleasure can get you moving

Dog Days of Squirrel Season

Late January is the time when most hunters find their opportunities rapidly dwindling.

Deer Season Memories Will Be More Feathers than Fur

Hunting Benefit That May Be Overlooked

Think Small for Rabbit Hotspots

Hunting & Fishing Days Didn’t Disappoint