It pays to be precise with old firearms
Author endeavors to sight-in muzzleloader, ‘patrol rifle’
Bloggers on Hunting
What if … ?
If the holiday-week hunting season that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation had proposed earlier this fall had come to fruition, it’s interesting to see how it might have transpired. It would’ve taken place Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. The holiday hunt – suggested to allow families to hunt together during the holidays with archery (including crossbows) gear…
Some thoughts about 2020 rifle deer season in Pennsylvania
The number of shots heard while hunting is not an accurate measure of the deer population in the state.
Choosing a sporting dog in a seller’s market
If you’re in the market for a new bird dog this spring, start researching now.
Pennsylvania public hunting lands also hold outstanding bucks
For those willing to work, hunting Pennsylvania’s public lands can equate to downing a buck of a lifetime.
Taking a break
By the time this blog appears, Christmas will be over. However, for many New York outdoorsmen and women, the week between Christmas Day and the new year offers hunting opportunities for small-game species, including rabbits, squirrels, grouse, snowshoe hares and even pheasants. I’ll admit that, other than wild turkey hunting, which I consider a passion, I don’t hunt small game…
A resolution for 2021: Know hunting and fishing regs
If you are going to be a true hunter or angler, you need to know and understand the regulations for the waters you intend to fish or the woods, fields, and waters you intend to hunt. It cannot be any plainer than that. Hunting and fishing come with a certain amount of responsibility. As the stewards of our natural resources,…
Wildlife officer shot in line of duty, expected to be OK
Three charged in connection to alleged incident.
Best time to train a young dog afield? Right now
Want to round out a bird hunting dog? Give him or her on-the-job experience with wild ring-necked pheasants or ruffed grouse sooner, not later.
Closing time – the end of deer season
I hate seeing deer season end. Some years, including this one, I’m physically ready for it as I’ve logged close to 70 miles on my aging legs traipsing through the Adirondacks throughout the course of this season. But mentally, I am never prepared. Part of it is the season. I don’t despise winter, as some do, I just love the…
Uncertainty with new weekend opening of Pennsylvania gun deer season
With COVID-19, it’s difficult to judge how many hunters took advantage of this regulation change.
Dealing with a pandemic’s effect on nature, educating anglers/hunters
Let us all lend a hand in this process to ensure a brighter future for hunting and fishing, as well as our natural resources.
Mustache mojo: Can a rally ‘stache seal the deal for desperate deer hunters?
It turns out, a mustache just might be the thing you’ve been missing while pursuing those elusive whitetails. If you can grow one, it might be worth it.
Man on a mission in Pennsylvania’s deer woods
Mastering the art of a one-man deer drive.
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…
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