More reasons why early closing of ruffed grouse season wasn’t a good idea
It may have been a hindrance to Wisconsin’s annual ruffed grouse drumming survey, which helps biologists gauge population trends.
Bloggers on Hunting
Thinking ahead to fall hunting seasons: bird dog cardio
Devote time right now to considering how you’ll keep your retriever in shape during the summer.
Legislation plays on non-hunter emotions
Keeping the non-hunting public informed and in support of hunting and trapping is they key to halting such legislation.
Quest for gobbler still leaves lasting memories
The spring wild turkey season is the central focus of my elusive outdoor quest. Just when I think I can reach that attainable goal of tagging a big bird, it slips through my fingers at the last minute due to some unforeseen circumstance or situation we couldn’t have planned for. I should preface this all by saying that May is…
As expected, spring turkey kill drops off from last year
Ohio hunters checked a total of 19,088 wild turkeys during the 2019 spring wild turkey hunting season. In 2018, hunters checked a total of 22,635 wild turkeys.
Wisconsin sportsmen: nominate an ethical hunter for annual award
Even though it’s still early in 2019, it’s not too early to begin thinking about who could be nominated as the next Wisconsin ethical hunter. The award is assigned every year. (Photo by Jerry Davis)This year, do something to provide a good feeling for yourself and another hunter. Nominate an ethical Wisconsin hunter, who could – after review by a…
Hens are still calling the shots for Pennsylvania toms
Not all was lost, however, as Big Pine Creek offered outstanding trout fishing all week.
Outdoor writers go on safari at Schroon Lake
As a native to New York’s Adirondacks, I often find myself being a stout promoter of the region. Therefore I was happy to play a role in bringing a bunch of outdoor media types to the Schroon Lake region for some turkey hunting, fishing and just plain fun. The Schroon Lake area served as a perfect setting for the recently…
Decoys are effective on gobblers, but let’s use them safely
When using a decoy setup in an area where another hunter might be encountered, it’s beyond wise to play it safe. If you see another hunter stalking your decoy setup, call out in a loud, clear voice to warn them, and never wave or make a turkey sound to get their attention.
Reduced mallard, goose limits among Pennsylvania’s waterfowl season changes
Also, in AP hunting zones – including southeastern Pennsylvania – the length of the regular season has been decreased from 50 to 30 days and daily bag limits have been reduced from three to two geese per day.
More Wisconsin spring turkey ‘authorizations,’ please
The Wisconsin DNR still has plenty of leftover spring turkey available for counter or online purchase.
Twilight and the turkey hunter
Using these levels of twilight is not only fun, but if you happen to be a weather and/or astronomy buff, they can serve as guidelines for setting the alarm clock and getting you where you need to be at the right time to bag that gobbler.
Will Saturday deer opener lead to Sunday hunt?
It’s anyone’s guess at this point, and it may need to happen this year.
Gobbler season 2019: Building tomorrow’s wild turkey hunting addicts
Glorious May spring weekend produces first gobbler for Minnesota lad – who’s already planning turkey hunts in 2020 and beyond.
Gobbler chaser rethinking his whole no-decoy rule
The fact that this hunter’s decoy is a mounted gobbler may have escalated this intense interaction.
Mentors can learn from novice hunters
Dane County 12-year-old’s enthusiasm captures his mentor’s attention.
Opening-day turkey hunters kill nearly 3,000 birds
That’s down about 350 from last year.
Ready for more lessons in the spring turkey woods
Like hunting deer, turkey hunting is a lifelong experience, and the more time you spend in the woods the better hunter you’ll become.
Spring fish and game hearings: Sportsmen again support conservation
Question No. 16, which overwhelmingly passed, 5,120 to 2,488, asked if residents would favor reducing the daily walleye bag limit from five to three (only one could be a sauger or hybrid) on the Lake Winnebago system in Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago counties. (billMARCHEL.com)On April 8, the DNR and Conservation Congres…
Spring fever: Off-hours prime tom turkey time
We all love sunrise fly-down, but the best hunting hours to call in a boss gobbler often occur with the sun high in the sky.
Turkey hunt at full bore as north zone hunters enter the fray
Harvest totals as of this morning (April 16) stood at just over 4,900 – a solid start on the way toward the goal of 15,000 once the season wraps up in mid-May.
TSS: A super option, but use it wisely
The latest in shotgun loads triggers the distance debate.
Questioning the new waterfowl regulations
We are at a crossroads with many of our treasured hunting and fishing activities. One that this blogger is concerned about is the future of waterfowl and waterfowl hunting.
Use turkey scouting, season to forget about winter
Do some scouting and practice calling to prepare for this spring’s six turkey seasons.
Better turkey timing via trail cameras
Employing a simply trail-cam strategy can improve planning for your first spring gobbler hunt.
Ohio gets smaller share of excise tax dollars
Although Ohio’s approximately $7.4 million in federal aid money for sport fish-related projects may seem like big bucks, the figure is dwarfed by more than a few other states.While hardly a drop in the bucket, Ohio’s share of federal aid dollars in the form of tax receipts from sales of hunting and fishing licenses and a few other sources do…
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