PGC slightly cuts back on doe tags

PGC slightly cuts back on doe tags

Your chances of getting a doe tag this fall are infinitely greater than your chances of drawing an elk tag, there’s no doubt about that.

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Deer and bowhunting: Treestand safety starts now

Leaving up your stands all year can lead to dangerous hunting situations.

Alaska Game and Fish shares bear safety tips

Although the heavy winter snow may have them wanting to hit the snooze button, it won't be long before local bears begin to rise and shine for the spring.

Turkey Hunting Safety Tips

Successful hunting trips require a combination of skill, patience and most importantly, preparation. As turkey season rapidly approaches, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) encourages preparation first, hoping that hunters will brush up on important turkey hunting safety tips before hitting the woods.

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New Lures for 2013

What lies beneath and up top for this fishing season

Walleye Freshwater Game Fishing Gold

The largest member of the perch family, Sander vitreus, has a dedicated angling following throughout most of the eastern United States and Canada

Deer and bowhunting: Treestand safety starts now

Leaving up your stands all year can lead to dangerous hunting situations.

Making homemade venison sausage: It's easy and fun

It’s hard to beat the enticing aroma of homemade venison bratwurst or venison Italian sausage sizzling on the grill

Butchering Big Game

How to cut up a big game animal. When you do your own butchering, you know that the meat has been handled with care, and you get the cuts you prefer.

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We'd better get this right

CWD containment efforts are critical for future of Pa. deer hunting

Wondering about the long-term effect of CWD on deer population

Will the disease noticeably thin the Pennsylvania herd over time?

Latest CWD news not grabbing headlines

When CWD was discovered in captive deer in Pa. last October, it dominated news headlines. The recent discovery of the disease in three wild deer, however, has turned into old news rather quickly.

Good reason why CWD spreads so fast

Deadly disease of deer, elk persists because of long incubation period

Reflections on a hunting season without a back tag

To display or not to display, that is the question!”

Chronic Wasting Disease found in wild Pennsylvania deer

Time will tell whether Pennsylvania can contain CWD in its wild deer population – now identified in two of 67 counties.

When it is OK to wake a sleeping bear

The case of a bruin hibernating under a building in a neighborhood simply posed too much risk.

What game commissioners didn't pass was significant

The big news out of any Pennsylvania Game Commission always centers around measures passed by the board.

Mentored Youth Hunting age questioned

Two recent photos in one of the newspapers for which I write certainly grabbed my attention.

Road Hunters – illegal, not sporting and a negative image of hunters

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Preparation is the key to dining on good deer

In the coming several weeks, hunters will acquire tons – literally – of good meat for the table.

Pecan Turkey with Maple Sauce

With maple season in full swing, now is a great time to enjoy some of that fresh, boiled sap.

Venison stew with barley

Many recipes lend themselves to substitutions… if you don’t have turkey, then chicken may be very tasty, as well. It’s no different when it comes to big game.

Archive »Travel

A Rite of Winter: Western Big-Game Hunting Deadlines

The west is home to elk, bear, antelope, mule deer and whitetails but it also has opportunities for more exotic species like ibex, oryx and javelina.

Road-Tripping for Turkeys: Plan now for spring of 2013

It’s never too early to start planning for the spring of 2013.

Trolley Rides Allow Those With Physical Limitations to Experience the Mickelson Trail near Deadwood, South Dakota

Black Hills visitors with physical limitations have an opportunity to view the Mickelson Trail on Tuesday, June 5.

CWD Proclamation Signed for North Dakota

The 2012 proclamation establishing guidelines for transporting deer, elk and moose carcasses and carcass parts into and within North Dakota is now in effect as a precaution against the possible spread of chronic wasting disease.

Idaho's Nonresident Deer and Elk Tag Quotas

Information for Nonresident Deer and Elk Tag Quotas for Idaho has recently been updated.

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New Lures for 2013

What lies beneath and up top for this fishing season

Gobbler-getting gear for 2013: Simply the best

One of these springs, the gobblers are just going to surrender. I can see it now: a trio of longbeards marching back to my truck, wings behind their heads, just giving up before I even put a tag on them

Rebounding boat market offers many options for 2013

Whether a person is looking to upgrade a current rig, or go “all in” on their first ride, boat manufacturers have plenty to choose from for 2013

New Outboards & Trolling Motors for Open Water 2013

Modern boaters will appreciate the quieter, more fuel-efficient outboard motors on the market this year. Here’s a look at some of the offerings from top manufacturers for open water 2013.

2012 Holiday Gift Guide

Fruit cakes stink and white socks are a bore, so don’t even think about giving either of those items to your loved ones as a Christmas gift: NO ONE WANTS THEM!

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