After icy October, bonus November ducks
With another shot of cold hitting next week, the waterfowl window is closing, so get out now.
Bloggers on Hunting
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.
Leafy thoughts on a bowhunting morn
Nature can teach lessons during treestand sit.
Pennsylvania archery hunting significantly gaining in popularity
Archery hunters and harvest numbers showing strong increases in Pennsylvania.
Trail cam tricks
Of all the gear and gadgets I own, none give me as much satisfaction and pleasure as my trail cameras. By strategically placing them in appropriate locations I’ve gotten pictures of fishers, turkeys, bears, racoons, coyotes, foxes and yes, even deer. However, this success didn’t come without a learning curve. I bought my first trail camera years ago in the…
Smart sensory strategies for fooling whitetails in Pennsylvania
To be successful, hunters must employ tactics that outweigh a deer’s strengths while taking advantage of their weaknesses in a comprehensive examination of the five senses.
Key to early season ruffed grouse success: slow down
Especially if you’re running a young retrieving dog, the thick foliage and variety of scents demand that you take your time when everything’s still green.
Study Wisconsin DNR annual fall wildlife forecast before heading afield this fall
DNR has big game and small game forecasts available online and in booklet form.
September squirrel hunting for the first time in Pennsylvania
Squirrel season opens a month early in the state this year.
The 1950s called, and they want their doe tag sales system back in Pennsylvania
Time to get the county treasurers out of antlerless sales in Pennsylvania.
Vexing proposition: trail cameras and curious bears
As black bear populations increase, so does their sometimes-annoying habit of playing with – or sometimes completely busting up – your expensive trail cam. Take these steps to keep your equipment functional in bear country.
Pennsylvania resident goose hunting is always evolving
Being flexible and willing to quickly change tactics may put more resident geese in your bag.
Deer urine ban may not be a good idea
While this blogger is in favor of doing whatever it takes to slow or prevent the spread of CWD, banning the use of deer urine may be the least effective means.
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