Man on a mission in Pennsylvania’s deer woods
Mastering the art of a one-man deer drive.
Bloggers on Hunting
Avoiding pheasant-hunting crowds on public land
Finding cagey late-season ringnecks during a year when license sales have blown up.
Better tasting venison
I like to cook, and I like good food. As a result, I’ll admit I’m somewhat of a food snob. I drive my wife crazy when we eat at a restaurant and I occasionally comment on the dish I ordered by saying, “mine’s better.” That’s why when it comes to venison and preparing it I’m very particular. Venison will only…
High winds wreak havoc during opening week of Michigan deer firearms season
Hunters reported few sightings and some endured frightening experiences.
Shooting preserves are important
In this new world of COVID-19, social distancing, and masks, shooting preserves can play an important role in getting new hunters afield in a safe and responsible manner. Whether it is the next generation of junior hunters or older adults who are new to upland bird hunting, chasing pheasants or chukars on a preserve is the perfect way to get…
Will COVID keep hunting camp-goers at home this rifle season in Pa.?
It remains to be seen, but with a huge increase of infections the country and our state is facing now, many reasonable hunters may skip their rifle season trips this year.
Time to prep and practice for gun season
Season kicks off Monday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 30.
Would you shoot a rare piebald buck in Pennsylvania?
Most hunters in Pa. no longer believe killing a white deer brings bad luck.
The buck, the bullet and the sapling
The date was Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998. My brother, Tim, and I had made a few short pushes that morning before deciding to still-hunt one of the bigger mountains in our hunting area. This was well before our FRS/GPS radio days – and for Tim, a wristwatch. Our plan was to hunt our way to the top of the mountain…
All the rifle I need
When it comes to preferred rifle calibers for hunting deer there are as many preferences and opinions as there are hunters in the woods. Some would say they wouldn’t consider hunting deer with anything but a lever action Winchester or Marlin in 30-30, .32Winchester or .35 Remington calibers. However, today it seems the darling of the hunting fraternity seems to…
Braided fishing line and duck decoys are a bad mix
Stick with traditional anchor lines when setting waterfowl decoys.
After icy October, bonus November ducks
With another shot of cold hitting next week, the waterfowl window is closing, so get out now.
A fresh look at young hunters – and young deer
Opening morning of the Northern Zone crossbow season found me sitting in the same spot where I had brought Joey, age 14, on the first two mornings of New York’s Columbus Day weekend youth big game hunt. Having only three days to hunt with a crossbow before the muzzleloading season, I figured I’d squeeze in a morning hunt before getting…
A haunting we will go
For a variety of reasons, hunting with my friend Jonathon was a memorable experience each time we went and, that was nearly every day after work. Jonathon and I both worked at the same high school and after school hours we would head to his place for an evening hunt. Jonathon owned a 200-acre farm and we hunted together for…
A day on the range can pay dividends in the field
Author recently assisted shooters at a sight-in day.
Fall turkeys worth hunters’ attention in Pennsylvania
They can be a lot of fun to hunt, and they’re out there for the taking.
Fall turkey season underway in 70 Ohio counties
Either sex bird legal game during autumn hunt.
Easing into the best of deer hunting in Pennsylvania
Cooler weather, shorter days and whitetails’ interest turning to breeding makes for great deer hunting.
The most fun you’ll ever have turkey hunting: busting up a flock in the fall
It’s hard to get folks to ditch other October pastimes to try this technique, but one busted flock done right is all it takes to understand the fun of fall turkey hunting.
A shot too far
I spoke to a good friend who has never hunted with a bow and arrow until he bought a crossbow two years ago. We discussed how the season played out and he told me he shot a beautiful ten point a few days before the archery season ended. I was happy for him because of his fine trophy, but my…
Hunter tags black bear in southeast Minnesota
Start of a trend? The hinterlands of the no-quota zone produces a tasty, corn-fed bear in Winona County.
To everything there is a season
Intel gathering paddleboard trip on the St. Mary’s River proves beneficial.
A bird in the hand
Like the saying goes, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. The proverb turned out to prophetic for our Canada goose hunt on the final day of the early season. The day started nice enough. Cool temperatures in the morning helped to keep sweat to a minimum on Sept. 25 at 5 a.m. when our group…
Hunting skinny-water wood ducks in Pennsylvania
Don’t miss out on the early season woodies hunting opportunities in Pa.
Early Ohio archery kill shows bump over last year
Season still way too early to draw conclusions, though.
With Wisconsin hunting seasons underway, it’s time to think about … photos
Arrange photos to show respect for animals, regulations and hunting safety.
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