Almost time to get into the turkey woods
Don’t let talk about possible drop in turkey numbers slow you down.
Bloggers on Hunting
Rabbit tails and tales
We need more experienced hunters to serve as mentors and engage the next generation of sportsmen for all levels of hunting to help ensure a brighter future, but especially with small game like hares and cottontails.
Hunting in the off-season
Much can be learned about the game you hunt and their habits and this can make you a more efficient and possibly successful hunter next year.
Overall deer harvest drops significantly in Illinois
A total of 147,004 deer were taken, down significantly from the 162,752 harvested in 2020-2021.
Importance of hunting, fishing, trapping associations
Stuck in the house for five days during the winter storm and its aftermath got me to thinking just how important it is to put your money where your mouth is and join organizations that promote our love of outdoor activities. I realize there are a myriad of such groups out there, and obviously most of us cannot afford to…
Squirrels can make a hunter’s day during February in Pennsylvania
If you’re bored come February, try squirrel hunting for both a challenge and tasty meal.
Can the 2022 spring turkey season prove 2021 was a fluke?
The 2021 spring turkey season provided Illinois hunters with a glimpse of what hunters in other midwestern states have noticed in recent years — an obvious swing in the availability of birds.
Tiny souvenirs bring memories of past hunts
An assortment of rifle rounds, shotgun pellets and other trinkets preserve memories of past hunts.
Better late than never: Pennsylvania late archery season sit pays off
Last-minute doe caps off blogger’s season.
Tick, tock: Yup, still waiting for state’s deer harvest numbers
Hunters in neighboring states had quick access to their final harvest.
Varying weather patterns perplexing snow geese
Snow geese passing toward wintering grounds much later than normal.
State needs to adjust North Zone Waterfowl dates
Winter weather in January puts hamper on late goose hunting.
Enjoying the dark as much as the light
The author used to fear the darkness, but now he embraces it.
Much-needed rifle repairs
I can’t understand how anyone could put a fine rifle away without cleaning it or at least giving it a spray with an anti-rust product. Yet, I know guys who, after getting a deer or finishing the season just hang their rifle on a rack until it’s needed once again. I’m not one of them.
Copper bullets should be in your future
Negative publicity about lead ammo is not an assault on my right to hunt or bear arms, it is just factual reporting, common sense and switching would be good for the image of hunting.
A marvelous holiday break hunting with a young beagle
A couple of days with Katie took author back to those most marvelous times.
Another Adirondack deer season comes to a close
It was sad to see it end and this hunter feels like he left something in the woods.
Dismal duck season so far in much of southeastern Pennsylvania
Hopefully, future weather will bring some better waterfowl hunting circumstances, and improved flights of migrants, or this may end up as a “no duck dinner” year for this blogger’s home.
Passing up deer hunt for steelhead trip
Yes, the opening day of Ohio’s firearms deer-hunting season was a fine kettle of fish.
Lack of deer processors motivates hunters to do it themselves
Do-it-yourself deer processing isn’t overly difficult, but it’s time consuming, and it requires someone with experience to teach you.
Shooting – but mostly not shooting – does
This hunter often finds himself undecided when an opportunity on an antlerless deer presents itself. Sometimes he pulls the trigger, but more often than not, he doesn’t.
Hallowed hunting grounds: A place where daily truths unfold
Some great lessons from deer hunting camp 2021.
The excitement of the rifle deer opener
Seeing deer off and on all day, pleasant weather and the harvest of a nice buck make for a great day.
Gun hunters off to stellar start
Harvest more than 21,000 deer on opening day.
The hunt just isn’t what it used to be
Author laments changing of the times, in a negative way.
Weird feeling hunting a Pennsylvania Sunday
Archery hunting a Sunday in Pennsylvania sure felt strange.
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