After icy October, bonus November ducks
Tony Peterson
November 5, 2020
With another shot of cold hitting next week, the waterfowl window is closing, so get out now.
Hunting
A fresh look at young hunters – and young deer
Dan Ladd
November 4, 2020
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
A haunting we will go
Mike Raykovicz
October 27, 2020
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
The most fun you’ll ever have turkey hunting: busting up a flock in the fall
Tony Peterson
October 13, 2020
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
Mike Raykovicz
October 12, 2020
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
A bird in the hand
Bill Hilts
October 6, 2020
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
Trail cam tricks
Mike Raykovicz
September 25, 2020
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,
Key to early season ruffed grouse success: slow down
Tony Peterson
September 11, 2020
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.
Vexing proposition: trail cameras and curious bears
Tony Peterson
August 27, 2020
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.
