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Will a buck shot by Ohio hunter this season become the new state record typical?
Word on the street around here is that there could be a new Ohio record typical buck come deer season’s end in 2024.
According to news reports, Christopher “C.J.” Alexander on Nov. 9 shot a
Ohio Mixed Bag: Research using new test for fish contamination on Lake Erie
A University of Toledo researcher is using a novel approach to test for fish contaminants on Lake Erie.
Emanuela Gionfriddo talked about her methods for testing fish for PFAS during an Ohio State University

A year-end reflection on loss, love, and the legacy of outdoor connections
As Winter Solstice nears along with the end of the year, I seem to always become more introspective. It’s as if this particular season serves as a poignant juncture for said introspection, particularly when contemplating

Tragic death of Pennsylvania hunter in tree-stand fire is a lesson for others
The sad news that a Pennsylvania deer hunter burned to death in his treestand recently was carried by media outlets across the country.
The sad story “had legs” as news professionals sometimes say, because

The Cutting Edge: Top 5 knives for sportsmen in 2024
As technology and innovation continue to shape the world of outdoor gear, sportsmen in 2024 have incredible choices for selecting the perfect knife.
Whether you’re an angler, hunter, camper, or general outdoor enthusiast, having

What’s to become of your hunting and fishing gear? Ideas to help ensure it goes to those who appreciate it
What will your family and friends say when you’re gone? If you’re reading this, chances are you have sporting equipment and treasures around your home that are not only valuable, but to you, precious treasures.

Twelve decades later, Minnesota’s pheasant experiment still a success
It was the 1930s, and my grandfather’s two older brothers had taken their father on a pheasant hunt. Pheasants were still new to Minnesota at the time, and their father had yet to try to

Three shot during firearms deer season in Pennsylvania; no fatalities
Three hunting-related shootings occurred in the statewide firearms season that ended Dec. 9, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
The most recent happened in Bradford County Dec. 6 when a loaded firearm in

Ohio’s deer gun season results in few incidents, no fatalities in ’23
The recent deer-gun season that ran Nov. 27 to Dec. 3 saw a handful of property damage accidents and only one personal injury accident – making it one of the safest seasons in recent years.<br