Last year, in late February, I wrote an article about the joys of knowing your wildlife – specifically, having a history with a particular deer.
That article was about a deer we named “Bladerunner” due to his bladed brow tines, which started to show prominently at age 3. Ultimately, we would find his full set of antlers at ages 3, 6, and 7, with one side his 4th and 5th year.
Jeremiah Haas: Closing the book on another old buck Read More »
As the seasons turn over, I find myself stuck inside the walls of my warm home, yet I find a longing to be back outdoors. Thinking back on 2024, I have probably spent the least amount of time outdoors recreationally and it has been some of the most joyful that I can recall.
To understand how the outdoors has become integral to my life and my well-being, here is quick recap so that you may understand the strong pull that is the wild.
Jeremiah Haas: The experiences in 2024 that confirmed why I love the outdoors Read More »
A new year begins as most of our hunting seasons end. It is a great time to pick up some deals as retailers discount items for the year. However, like any sale, you need to be strategic so you don’t end up with four pairs of bibs and seven face masks.
Having a shopping list of things to watch for can be a great way to get you prepared for the 2025 season.
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Long-time readers may remember a deer I named “Wrapped 10.” After several years of cat-and-mouse with him, he was finally harvested on the farm. For those who are not familiar with the deer, this animal was watched for several years by the hunters, pushed off the farm by larger bodied bucks, but finally he matured and became a breeding buck on the property.
Unfortunately for him, his antlers made him a prime target.
Jeremiah Haas: Patience pays off for ‘like-minded’ Illinois hunters in 2024 Read More »
The holidays are here and you may be knee deep into black Friday deals already. Before you buy that gift card for the favorite outdoorsman in your life, consider trying to surprise them with a gift they may not have known they needed.
Jeremiah Haas: ‘Under the radar’ gift ideas for sportsmen in your life Read More »
News in the past few weeks has included an announcement that I have been selected to the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame, in part for my work as a fish biologist, but additionally for the efforts outside of my day job.
Having had some time to really stew on this now, I can say with 100% certainty that I really didn’t do anything different than the people who were my examples of what is expected when you are granted the responsibility of taking care of your corner of the world. Therefore, I would like to tell you a little bit about the people that influenced and shaped how I approach the outdoors because much came from them even when it was just the little things that made the difference.
Jeremiah Haas: Mentors make all the difference in conservation Read More »
The American sportsman continues to be characterized with negative descriptions by some, being described as a gun-toting, blood-thirsty neanderthal hoping to shoot Bambi with a bazooka. Sadly, some people believe that.
However, the reality is that the American sportsman has been the driver for much of the wonderful resources we are fortunate to experience today.
Jeremiah Haas: Sportsmen provide much value to our communities Read More »
While some of our area farmers have gotten a jumpstart on the beans, most of the corn across northern Illinois is going to be in the field for a while yet, especially with the rain in late September.
Those fields are holding deer, especially if you are in a higher pressured area, so how can you use that to your advantage? Talk to the farmer and coordinate your hunts with his harvest plans.
Jeremiah Haas: Coordinate with local farmers for a better deer hunt Read More »
The truth of the matter is that having studied fisheries science, it has made me a better fisherman, however, I still lack on the angling skills. If you look at the guys on the big fishing tours, they are also students of the waters they compete on, looking for patterns to consistently produce bites, and examining every detail of their day’s work.
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