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The .410 is the little turkey gun that could
Not all that long ago any “real” turkey hunter would have discredited the idea of using a .410 to hunt turkeys. Turkey hunters endured a period where it felt like if you were not shooting

Jeremiah Haas: Maximize your turkey hunting experience this spring
A hunter’s experience during the hunt is ultimately more important than the filling of tags, especially during turkey season.

Pennsylvania Game Commission to meet pheasant program goals despite avian flu outbreak
The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s pheasant propagation program is on schedule this year after an avian influenza outbreak at a private game farm forced the agency to take protective measures.
In December 2023, an avian

Pennsylvania Game Commission leader gets questions about secondary business
A state legislator recently questioned the head of the Pennsylvania Game Commission on whether he is operating a side business on state time.
During a March 20 hearing before the House Game and Fisheries

Ohio’s gobbler forecast paints a picture much like 2023
A popular spring tradition since 1966, Ohio’s wild turkey hunting seasons begin in April. This spring, hunters will benefit from two years of above average turkey hatches, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of

Stay dry and reel in success: Top 10 rain jackets for anglers
Anglers know that braving the elements is often a part of the game. Rain can’t always be avoided, but with the right gear, you can stay dry and focused on catching fish.
Here’s

January antlerless deer season likely coming in certain CWD units in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Game Commission board is expected to vote on a proposal to extend the firearms antlerless deer season through January in certain wildlife management units impacted by chronic wasting disease.
The idea was

Ohio’s statewide fishing and hunting report on April 5, 2024
Crappie spawn is near; bite is turning on now. A look at the Ohio fishing and hunting report from across the state on April 5, 2024.

High court rules Maine’s ban on Sunday hunting is constitutional
Maine’s highest court has ruled that the state’s longstanding ban on Sunday hunting is constitutional.
The court considered a lawsuit that asked whether the ban on hunting game animals such as deer, turkey and