Crossbows have been a topic of conversation among archery hunters for years. Some hate them while others love them. Regardless of how anyone feels, it appears they will become a permanent part of New York’s archery season.
Mike Raykovicz: What might expanded crossbow use mean for New York’s deer harvest? Read More »
Different features within waterbodies call for different tactics, so a full tackle box can come in handy at this time of year. (Photo courtesy of Mike Raykovicz)
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I love my canoe. I’ve always enjoyed taking float trips with a friend to get away from it all, and my canoe allows me to do that.
New York offers canoers an opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful wilderness found anywhere or to enjoy a lazy day floating and fishing a local river. My two favorite canoeing rivers are the Susquehanna and Delaware rivers.
Mike Raykovicz: Canoeing New York’s Susquehanna and Delaware rivers Read More »
I don’t know how it was in your neck of the woods this past May, but here in New York’s Southern Tier there were relatively few dry days. It was rain or intermittent showers almost daily. If it wasn’t for my rain gear and DWR coated outer clothing I might not have been in the woods hunting turkeys.
I have a set of high-quality rain gear, both jacket and pants, that keep me completely dry. When wet weather is likely, I wear them both in the fall and spring. The jacket and pants are crafted with a waterproof, breathable membrane which provides the ultimate in waterproof protection.
As a turkey hunter, I’m always concerned about safety. I take all the precautions to keep myself safe in the woods, especially when I know I may encounter other hunters. However, other hunters aren’t always the problem.
While hunting my favorite turkey woods two springs ago, I sat with my back to a large maple tree. It was a warm, almost windless day and the birds I heard at dawn remained silent throughout the morning. Under these conditions, I like to call softly and hope for some action.
Mike Raykovicz: Some thoughts on bear safety in the turkey woods Read More »
A friend of mine once remarked, “After killing a wild turkey, don’t you feel like you’re the smartest guy you know?”
I knew what he meant and I’ve often felt that way when whatever call or strategy I used resulted in a dead bird. However, when it comes to spring turkey hunting there is no right or wrong way to go about it because each bird and each hunt is different. Early May and late May often require different strategies but, late May can be more vexing.
Here’s how to tag that last-minute gobbler before season’s end Read More »
New York’s spring turkey season is here and across the state, tens of thousands of hunters are in the woods. No doubt some, out of necessity or just plain laziness, will have done little or no pre-season scouting. I get it.
Being hours away from your hunting camp or favorite turkey woods, coupled with work or family obligations, can put a damper on scouting activities, but I like to know there are turkeys in the areas I’m going to hunt before the season opens.
Mike Raykovicz: A few thoughts on taking advantage of New York’s turkey season Read More »
I’ve reloaded all of my rifle ammunition for more than 60 years and I like to say I’ve never bought a box of factory loaded ammunition in my life. Except for my commercially sourced turkey loads, all the shots I take at clay targets, either skeet, trap or, occasionally five-stand, have been reloaded on my bench as well.
Mike Raykovicz: Know the difference between ‘magnum’ and ‘chilled’ lead shot Read More »
My introduction to the eastern hellbender or mudpuppy came at an early age.
I was about 14 years old when I first held one in my hand and it scared me half to death. As kids, we frequently fished the Susquehanna River for smallmouth bass and never used an artificial lure. We waded the river in a pair of cut-off jeans and wore an old pair of sneakers.
Mike Raykovicz: Troubled hellbender tells us plenty about the waters it calls home Read More »
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