Late season may be the great season for deer hunters
Dan Ladd
November 27, 2017
If you’ve had a tough season and can’t seem to punch a tag, don’t give up – the best hunting of the season could be about to happen.
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Proper field care critical to great-tasting venison
Mike Raykovicz
November 27, 2017
Remember, deer meat doesn’t taste “gamey.” Heat and improper field dressing of the animal will only make it taste that way.
Wingshooting ammo: choosing a reliable shotshell for your upland hunting pursuits
Tony Peterson
November 24, 2017
Successful shooting for pheasants, ruffed and sharp-tailed grouse, and quail requires different ammunition to account variances in size, speed, and flush distance.
A pep talk, and a New York archery buck
Steve Piatt
November 14, 2017
Author was ready to surrender, then his
buddy called, convincing him to give it one more try. And it paid off.
Whitetail rut or not, it’s time to hunt
Dan Ladd
November 14, 2017
Your best asset during the rut, or at any part of the hunting season, is time in the woods.
Early reports show huge drop in black bear harvest numbers
Associated Press
November 13, 2017
Deer harvest numbers about the same as last year.
Take a seat and make the shot: A bowhunting option
Mike Raykovicz
November 8, 2017
A few years ago, a friend asked me whether I shoot standing up or sitting down while bowhunting. “Standing,” I replied. “Why don’t you sit; it’s a lot more comfortable,” he said. Actually, I never
Outdoor writers celebrate 50 years, by George
Bill Hilts
October 30, 2017
Fifty years ago, the New York State Outdoor Writers Association (NYSOWA) was formed. The official inaugural meeting was held in Lake George, an effort spearheaded by the late Hans Paller of Massena and William R.
Archery deer season typically starts slow, then heats up when temps cool
Mike Raykovicz
October 30, 2017
The number of deer I’ve seen so far has been minimal and I’ve yet to see a good buck, but November is almost here, and I’m counting on that to change.
