Hook and Bullet
Tom Venesky: Crossbows a big reason for Pennsylvania’s vanishing small-game hunter numbers
It is easy to point to declining populations as the reason why fewer people hunt for small game today. Same thing with turkeys – which, until recently, it was believed that a drastic drop in
For New York native Ed Kohler, life has been 91 years of perpetual outdoor motion
In a room cluttered with the memories of a life well lived, a snarling mountain lion glares down from a green wall. It was taken in Montana by New York native and outdoorsman Ed Kohler
Michigan hunting seasons saw 10 firearm-related incidents, no fatalities, in 2023
Hunters across Michigan produced a good safety record in 2023.
Through all 12 months and several different hunting seasons, there was a total of just 10 firearms-related incidents (accidents) and no fatalities.
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Ron Schara: In 2024, resolve to be involved in outdoor issues
New Year’s resolutions seem to be going out of style. Just as well, probably. Typically they’re promises to ourselves that are not kept. I know. I’m good at breaking resolutions.
As proof, the day
Mark Nale: Open Fields Doctrine is important for the protection of Pennsylvania’s wildlife
When I read the reader commentary in the Dec. 22 issue of Pennsylvania Outdoor News, I thought, “Wow – this guy makes sense.”
Wayne Bush of Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, was commenting about two Clearfield
Ryan Rothstein: Set goals to make next deer season your best
I’m not much for New Year’s resolutions, mainly because if making them were something I cared about, I’d have done it by now.
Even when it comes to deer hunting, I generally don’t have
Glenn Sapir: Your greatest day outdoors can come right out your back door
If you are busy in the outdoors during the early days of the new year, good for you. For many, however, January begins a slow period, with much of their leisure time spent indoors. It
When beagles are chasing bunnies, it’s a great day afield
The cottontail was running at a leisurely pace down the farm lane. I was on public land, and soon the chase would begin.
Mr. Rabbit was going to find out that he needed to
Hunter takes one of Michigan’s biggest bulls during December season
Click.
That’s the sound of a firing pin striking a centerfire bullet that didn’t show up for work.
In the case of Lake Leelanau, Mich., native Roger Schaub, it could have also signaled
