Hunting
Age-old broadhead question: mechanical vs. fixed-blade
Many archers swear by fixed broadheads but it’s really about personal choice. Here is some exclusive insight into my impressions.
Deer issues dominate N.D. outdoor news cycle
Firearms hunting in North Dakota differs from the states to east, as it requires being successful in the annual lottery to obtain a tag. Each unit offers different odds, with tags for antlered or antlerless
Reader Story: Passing the torch at deer camp
The leaves, in all their splendor, have turned the landscape into a colorful painting. We’ve had a frost, so most of the bugs are gone, and so is mowing the lawn. Lazy curls of smoke
How to track a deer after the shot: A blood-trailing refresher for gun season
Every season, deer are lost that could have been found. Here’s a refresher on reading a deer’s reaction at the shot, waiting the right amount of time, and knowing what the blood is telling you.
Deer stand dilemmas require careful consideration
Serious deer hunters know stand placement is critically important, especially on public lands in Pennsylvania where the average hunter has skills far above the national average.
When hunting any old, wise buck, it’s best
Jack Ammerman: Why are hunters so quick to attack other hunters?
As executive director of the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative, I posted an update video online about public lands where rooster pheasants will be released.
Trying to help hunters get the best bang for their
Steve Piatt: These days, expecting the unexpected in outdoor pursuits
Like many Pennsylvania hunters and anglers, I’m at that stage of my life where chances are pretty good, when I wake up in the morning, something will be hurting.
I’ve taken it for exactly
Missed your last shot? Here’s how to bounce back as a hunter
Didn’t sleep a wink all night. Too busy reliving my botched shot. Make that shots, plural.
I kept shooting low. I knew I should have aimed higher on shots two and three, but I
The top modern ammo innovations every big-game hunter should know
New cartridges like the 6.5 Creedmoor and 7 mm PRC are built to keep their speed at long range, not to set velocity records. But if you’re shooting game inside 400 yards, your classic deer
