Archery deer season typically starts slow, then heats up when temps cool
The number of deer I’ve seen so far has been minimal and I’ve yet to see a good buck, but November is almost here, and I’m counting on that to change.
Mike Raykovicz
How to make the most of your trail cameras
In the deer woods, the trail camera doesn’t lie.
A crabbing lesson in South Carolina
Resorting to catching crabs in traps – and with turkey necks.
Dealing with nuisance wildlife is no easy task
Setting a trap to deal with a nuisance wildlife problem is the easy part; dealing with what happens after the trap door closes can be more than what most homeowners bargain for. When faced with having to deal with nuisance wildlife, it may be better to let a professional handle it.
TV hunting shows should focus on ethics
Ethical hunting is defined as abiding by the rules, taking only appropriate shots, respect for the game being hunted and respect for the rights of fellow sportsmen. These are the values we should be teaching any youngster in our tutelage. Sadly, this isn’t always the case.
These days, there are many ways to keep ticks at bay
Numerous products now available to aid in both keeping ticks away and tick removal.
‘Next year’ for spring gobblers and morels
No luck with either for the author in 2017 seasons.
Fishing line selection isn’t as simple as the old days
Today, fishermen have a choice of many high-quality braided or fluorocarbon fishing lines that are stronger, more durable and don’t abrade as easily as mono.
Changing times for walleye fishing
Sometime in the late 1970s or ’80s the weeds began to get thicker and the rocky shoals where we found walleyes were now engulfed in thick weeds. This had to impact the walleyes spawning in the lake and it began to show. However, more than weeds, it seemed crappies began to proliferate at an astounding rate.
Prickly situation: Porcupines rarely seen, but signs of their presence are noticeable
I’ve encountered them before, but not often. A few years back, after an evening archery hunt, I found one slowly making its way along the ground, and because porcupines walk flat-footed and slow, I had an excellent opportunity for a close-up look at the animal.
Winter ice conditions a reminder of ‘safety first’
Falling through thin ice can and does happen, but it doesn’t have to happen to you if proper precautions are taken.
USFWS director takes parting shot with ban on lead ammo
If I asked 10 sportsmen I know to identify Dan Ashe I doubt any could. Since 2011 and until Jan. 30 of this year, Ashe has been director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…
For lesser cuts of venison, make a great stew
There are dozen if not hundreds of ways to cook prime cuts of venison, but what do you do with the tougher cuts like the neck and shanks besides grinding them for hamburger?
The hole story: Ice fishing’s top baits, from mousies to mealworms
A short while ago a friend called and said there was plenty of safe ice and asked if I’d like to go with him to a farm pond he knew to catch some perch and crappie. He said he was on his way to the local bait store to get some mousies and mealworms.
New York’s feral hog fight an ongoing effort
Regulations, elimination work showing progress
Wild weather in the Southern Zone
Deer hunters deal with wind and snow after warm opener
Stand selection critical for bowhunting success
Food sources can vary from one season to the next
Safety first in the treestand
Full-body harness a must for bowhunters
Airbow’s arrival triggers debate, questions
New hunting implement, but in what seasons, and what states?
Anglers are never too old to learn
Pay attention to other experienced fishermen to learn new tips and tactics to catch more fish.
Battling the bugs: Several options available to fend off mosquitoes and black flies
We’re in the heart – and heat – of summer and most of us are enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. However, people who are active outdoors during the summer face a dilemma when it comes to insects and insect repellents.
Shooting now will pay dividends in the fall
Sporting clays a great summer shotgunning option
The popularity of popple
Deer resurface after the season
Treestand theft a sign of the times
The ugly side of hunting
Things I learned this past hunting season
A new discovery every year
Crabbing at the shore a rite of summer
When all else fails, buy ’em
