Tips & Features
Historical deer mount in Michigan’s Iron County comes with a story
There’s an interesting story behind the head mount of a whitetail buck with a big set of antlers that was shot in Michigan’s Iron County during 1890.
That buck was shot where the Crystal
Reader Story: Passing the torch at deer camp
The leaves, in all their splendor, have turned the landscape into a colorful painting. We’ve had a frost, so most of the bugs are gone, and so is mowing the lawn. Lazy curls of smoke
Deer stand dilemmas require careful consideration
Serious deer hunters know stand placement is critically important, especially on public lands in Pennsylvania where the average hunter has skills far above the national average.
When hunting any old, wise buck, it’s best
Steve Piatt: These days, expecting the unexpected in outdoor pursuits
Like many Pennsylvania hunters and anglers, I’m at that stage of my life where chances are pretty good, when I wake up in the morning, something will be hurting.
I’ve taken it for exactly
Missed your last shot? Here’s how to bounce back as a hunter
Didn’t sleep a wink all night. Too busy reliving my botched shot. Make that shots, plural.
I kept shooting low. I knew I should have aimed higher on shots two and three, but I
Ohio christens new research boat for Lake Erie work
The Ohio Division of Wildlife recently launched a new research vessel for the state’s Lake Erie fishery.
Prepping for gun season deer opener
Hunters live for opening days. The only thing missing – other than the sleep you tried to get the night before – is the morning light. The magic of sunrise is not something to describe.
Michigan’s November fishing: Anglers should try to capture ‘marina magic’
Fishing in November can be feast or famine. Fish are in a state of transition from summer haunts to winter locations. In between, they can sometimes be difficult to find.
In general, fish are
When buck fever throws you a curveball
It’s World Series season, and I love baseball – the sights, the sounds, and the culture that come with it. My son shares that same passion and plays on two teams, both of which I
