Hook and Bullet
Hunt food sources to fill your late-season deer tag
There is still hope after regular firearms seasons are over to put your tag on a deer, and it often revolves around pinpointing the best food source on the property you hunt.
Look to Franklin County for greenheads, geese
The broad plain portion of Franklin County is tucked between Tuscarora and South mountains. This broad expanse of land is interspersed with orchards, farm fields, streams, ponds and small lakes that many species of waterfowl
Flintlock season in Pennsylvania is a treasured time of year
Deer hunting in winter conditions with a replica of a ‘long-ago’ hunting tool is about as challenging as it gets.
National wildlife refuge in Pa. to see lead phase-out
Guys Mills, Pa. — Erie National Wildlife Refuge in northwestern Pennsylvania will see a gradual phase-out of lead ammunition and fishing tackle under a recent court order from a federal judge.
Pro Tip of the Week: Heavy snow? Try tip-up pike fishing
Depths of 8-15 feet in relation to outside edges of weeds are prime locations to find hungry pike.
How to bring a big walleye onto the ice
This angler has his own style when a big fish hits, and he’s had success by following a few guidelines.
Man accused of poaching bear
An Elk County man accused of illegally killing a black bear and trying to use his son’s tag to have the bruin processed was due in court for a preliminary hearing Dec. 20.
In deer hunting, trophies extend beyond a buck
In the Midwest, we’re typically polite to a fault. If you plan on getting home at a reasonable hour, you’d better start saying goodbye the minute you step through your neighbor’s front door.
