Last year, 35% of antlered bucks shot in Illinois were “yearlings” – a description given to deer 1.5 years old. The yearling harvest was a slight dip from 2022 (35.5%), but a significant drop from a decade ago, when nearly 42% of antlered deer taken were yearlings.
Ages of antlered deer still climbing in Illinois Read More »
The 2024 spring/summer started out wet and hot. Above-average precipitation from April to June, along with higher-than-average temperatures through August were recorded. Then the rain spigot was turned off in September and October, and lake levels started dropping but the days were still warm.
Steve McComas: The detective’s spring/summer lake review for 2024 in Minnesota Read More »
The decade following World War II ushered in the golden age of hand-loading centerfire rifle cartridges, as bullets from Speer, Sierra, Nosler, Hornady, and other new companies became available. Reloading presses, dies, and other tools also became available, and tons of military-surplus powder were sold in smaller canisters to handloaders.
While the primary purpose of hand-loading may have been to save money, it also enabled shooters to tailor loads to their rifle that would maximize accuracy, increase velocity, and improve terminal performance.
Is there still an advantage to hand loads for varmint hunting? Read More »
Whether you are fishing from a rowboat in a farm pond or on an offshore cruiser in the middle of a Great Lake, one of the most welcome phrases an angler can say is, “Get the net.”
In most cases there’s no better tool than a net to complete the assignment. So, “get the net” – and get the right net. What’s right?
Mike Schoonveld: Get the net! But which one? Here’s what to consider Read More »
Each year, an average of 338,654 deer are taken by Pennsylvania hunters with a bow, crossbow, muzzleloader, rifle, or pistol. Unfortunately, there are many more deer lost due to a bevy of reasons, including poor shot placement, deer movement, tree limbs, and buck fever.
These can happen to anyone and are an unfortunate part of hunting. Losing a deer, however, doesn’t have to be as commonplace anymore.
Recover more big game with dogs: Here are tips for a successful track Read More »
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