Ready for more lessons in the spring turkey woods
Like hunting deer, turkey hunting is a lifelong experience, and the more time you spend in the woods the better hunter you’ll become.
Spring fever: Off-hours prime tom turkey time
We all love sunrise fly-down, but the best hunting hours to call in a boss gobbler often occur with the sun high in the sky.
New York youth wins National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest
Pennsylvania youth finishes third in the annual competition.
Hudson, Upper Mississippi listed among most endangered rivers
American Rivers released its annual report that lists the Gila River in New Mexico as most endangered, followed by the Hudson River in New York and the Upper Mississippi.
TSS: A super option, but use it wisely
The latest in shotgun loads triggers the distance debate.
Videos
Emerald ash borer making its presence known in New York
Tree damage visible as the invasive insect takes its toll.
Sauger restoration efforts proving successful in Allegheny River
Sauger from the first year of stocking are now reaching over 20 inches.
March madness: It’s about a lot more than basketball
A great time to scout ahead of spring gobbler season.
Fishing protocol: It’s all about the details
Tournament anglers who win regularly and recreational fishermen who fill the live-well monitor the “little things.”
Survey: Record trout, salmon catch rates on Lake Ontario
Fishing quality in 2018 was particularly good for Chinook salmon and brown trout.
New York state sees dip in bear harvest
Hunters took 1,295 black bears during the 2018 hunting seasons, down from 1,420 the previous year.
Turkey blinds: best features for the spring bowhunter
A smart hunting blind strategy can help you score a big tom or respectable jake this gobbler hunting season.
Spring gobbler season coming, but not fast enough
Pass the time by prepping gear, clothing, and calls, and there's never a bad time to practice your calling.
Lindners launch new Angling Buzz column in Outdoor News
New, regular column will explore latest industry news, opinions on the state of modern fishing, and exclusive angling tips from the most respected names in North American sportfishing.
Off-season white-tailed deer hunting question: What’s your favorite rifle cartridge?
The author likes the 7mm-08, but if you were limited to one caliber for deer, what would it be?
Never a bad time to shoot your bow
Year-round practice works wonders.
Birdwatching history: the first U.S. birding field guide
Remarkable tome with a remarkable inscription provides a window into the earliest days of North American birding and conservation.
Canine off-season: year-round gun bird dog fitness
Tactics for working your retriever after small-game season wraps up – even when the powder is three feet deep.
In the wake of new regs proposals, is it time to restrict captain and mate limits on charters?
With a push to make things more restrictive as far as creel limits in Lake Ontario, should we also be looking at a law or regulation that does not allow captains and/or mates to keep their limits, too? Currently, it’s a gray area. If they have a fishing license, they are entitled to their own limit of fish.
How are whitetails weathering winter?
It will be interesting to hear what our wildlife biologists will have to say about the condition of the deer herd after this winter. And, what impact it could have on the 2019 fall hunting seasons.
Orange regs may change – in Pennsylvania
Game Commission is currently considering abolishing the blaze orange requirement for archers, but fall turkey hunters would still be required to wear an orange hat while moving. The regulations concerning deer and bear hunting during the firearms season would remain the same. No orange is required for hunting spring turkeys because that requirement was rescinded back in the late '90s.
Tips for using spoons to entice the wary walleyes of winter
There are definitely times when fish demand an increase in vibration and flash. But just the opposite can be the attractor, so bring an assortment of colors.
Some real early turkey talk: Match your strikers with the right pot call
Just when you're ready to relegate one to a stash of calls in your camo bag, you connect with the right striker and you’re ready to put it in your vest for future action.
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