Hunting
The art of sitting still may be the most important skill in turkey hunting
Over the years, I have made every mistake in the book while pursuing wild turkeys, plus I invented several that nobody knew about.
Now that I’m an expert on all the ways you can
Ohio Insider: Catching up with retired deer program leader Mike Tonkovich after well-deserved honors
I was pleasantly surprised when I had a news release come across my desk recently announcing that the National Deer Association (NDA) is feting our very own deer biologist Mike Tonkovich.
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South Dakota artist wins Ohio duck stamp contest
A wood duck painting by wildlife artist Tim Taylor will be featured on the 2027 Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
Taylor’s painting of a wood duck
Want to train your bird dog to find sheds? Here’s the right approach
Just about any dog that will retrieve a bumper, a ball, or a dead duck, can also be taught how to find shed antlers. The key ingredients are retrieving desire, and natural hold and carry.<br
Pennsylvania turkey call makers shine in Nashville
Pennsylvania hunters not only know how to use turkey calls, they’re pretty good at making them, too.
While Keystone State callers walked away with some of the top honors at the National Wild Turkey
Ohio Mixed Bag: Ohio Open Season Sportsman’s Expo rolls into state fairgrounds in late March
The annual Ohio Open Season Sportsman’s Expo, formerly known as the Deer and Turkey Expo, rolls into the state fairgrounds in March.
National Deer Association gives retired Ohio deer program leader its highest honor
The National Deer Association (NDA) presented its 2025 Professional Deer Manager of the Year Award to Dr. Mike Tonkovich, the recently retired deer program administrator for the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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Pennsylvania Game Commission seeks help for habitat projects
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for able-bodied volunteers interested in making a difference. In the coming months, the agency has planned several habitat workdays on State Game Land 36 in Franklin Township and State
Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: DEP responds to Forever Chemicals in fire fighting runoff in Codorus Creek
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection at press time was still investigating the environmental impacts of a fire at J&K Salvage in Spring Garden Township, York County, on Feb. 25.
