My initial impression of steel was wrong. Those first steel loads, sometimes copper, hit the shelves in the late 1980s.
And so it goes with involuntary change, the shotgun shells were not something to embrace. Federal law started phasing in non-toxic shot with the 1987-88 waterfowl season, becoming nationwide in 1991.
Using steel shot for hunting takes some practice on range Read More »
No rut, no rifle, welcome to early bow season. There are far more deer on the ground than when many of us started, but the good old days? Yes and no, depending on whom you ask. Private land opportunities have taken a turn – not the way we like – which is why so many now own or lease.
Public land is widespread, contrary to popular opinion. Plenty of opportunities to go afield as soon as the season opens. To get any good at it, you have to accept that you are not alone in your hunting, unless hiking in a mile or more.
Private land or public, a solid plan in the early season leads to a successful hunt.
Attention to detail crucial in early bow season Read More »
For those interested in learning how to hunt, getting started can be intimidating. Not knowing where to start or how to get help can make matters worse.
The good news is that help is available for those wanting to learn how hunting is done in a safe and responsible manner. With some effort toward learning the process, new hunters will soon be heading toward an exciting way to fill a freezer. Harvesting wild game is as satisfying as the meat is nutritious.
New to the hunt? Here’s hot to get started in Ohio Read More »
Times have changed. Many hunters hold a year-round focus on deer and turkey hunting, often ignoring the small game seasons that once defined tradition.
Squirrels are still an excellent way to introduce new hunters. Seeking a limit will shore up your scouting, stalking, and shooting skills in short order. One of the earlier seasons to open, it may seem too simple to try. Special equipment is not needed. Nor is concern about every little sound or worry about which way the wind blows.
Pulling double duty: Squirrel hunting and scouting Read More »
Deer numbers can be a hot-button topic in Ohio. Truth be told, the numbers have been changing, maybe right under our noses.
Non-resident hunters – a lively conversation starter on their own – can stoke the fire. A look at some recent data may shed light on what is happening when it comes to deer among the many fields and forests. It is up to the hunter to accept or deny, whether the facts amount to a hill of beans in their neck of the woods.
Numbers paint an interesting picture of what success looks like for Ohio deer hunters Read More »
When was the last time you went fly fishing for bluegills? Now is the time to go. Not for the smaller ones that bore anglers, I am talking those measuring 8 inches or better.
Like any larger game fish, when you single a bluegill out for size, the catching seems a whole lot more difficult. The challenge begins with finding them; you will not stumble on a school, not in the average lake. Management lakes, such as those found at Ohio’s La Su An State Wildlife Area, are the exception.
Fly-fishing for Ohio’s bluegills the top ticket right now Read More »
One of the early lakes to be stocked with blue catfish, Hoover Reservoir has become a phenomenal fishery for trophy anglers. Anglers from near and far come to catch their personal best or first blue.
Some of these anglers have been wondering just how things are going. To learn what and why, Richard Zweifel, inland fisheries program administrator for the ODNR Division of Wildlife, answered the following questions.
What’s the state of Ohio’s blue catfish? DOW’s program leader weighs in Read More »
After several pairs of binocular lenses, I started to wonder if I should buy a monocular. My interest stemmed from wanting to supplement my brush gun, which has a 4X scope.
Hikers like to carry a monocular. I can see the benefit of having one in a kayak to identify birds in the tree canopy or animals dipping in and out on the bank, such as migrating warblers or a mink. The problem I have with binocs is the weight on my neck. Even with the newer, lighter models and a wide strap, I find myself not hanging it on my neck.
Is a monocular in your future? Weigh the benefits Read More »
Jaret Stevens of Pioneer, Ohio, broke the state record for green sunfish on May 18. The trophy fish came from a farm pond in Williams County. Weighing 1.35 pounds, the sunfish measured 11.45 inches in length and 10.82 inches in girth.
Northwest Ohio angler lands new record green sunfish Read More »
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