Hunting
Allure of the rut tantalizes Illinois archers
William O’Daniel went into the second day of bow season with high hopes and ambitious plans. Humbly, the McLeansboro hunter admitted he almost blew up those plans by releasing an off-kilter arrow.
But give
Pharaoh Lake is a multi-use wilderness in the Eastern Adirondacks
New York’s Adirondack mountains may not seem as desolate as other parts of the country, or even Canada for that matter. But tell that to a wilderness hunter, angler or backpacker who spends their time
Dean Bortz: Elk hunting… if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again
When I finally grow up I hope I can become a successful elk hunter just like Patrick Durkin and Christine Thomas.
As it stands right now, after – what? – 13 years of trying
Patrick Durkin: Low fall drowning rates doesn’t mean safe hunting, fishing
Only two of Wisconsin’s nearly 19 boating-related deaths each year happen between October and December, but that doesn’t mean autumn is a safe time on the water for anglers and waterfowlers.
Water temperatures steadily
Want to try winter camping? Here’s the must-have gear and knowledge to make it a great experience
Outdoor users in Minnesota may know Blane Klemek as the northwest region wildlife manager with the state’s Department of Natural Resources.
That job with an emphasis on wildlife and the outdoors certainly fits with how
Archers take pair of 500-pound central Wisconsin bears
Two Wisconsin bowhunters scored on trophy central Wisconsin black bears to kick off the 2025 season, both in the 500-pound live weight range and in the mid-400 pounds field dressed.
One of the bears
Bill Hilts, Jr.: Poaching is a big problem, and it’s on all of us to tackle the issue
Last month, local news outlets reported on a Wyoming County man who pleaded guilty for numerous deer poaching incidents in Genesee and Wyoming counties, ending a nearly two-year investigation.
Tyler Jennings of Attica, N.Y.,
Commentary: A look at New York’s three-county 500-foot crossbow set-back rule
A recent article and an editorial in the Sept. 19 New York Outdoor News edition regarding the new crossbow law pointed out the 500-foot setback for Suffolk and Westchester counties (the law also includes Nassau)
New York rut tracker: Mid-October kickoff
Especially hunt hot entry and exit corridors leading to and from community scrapes, usually located near current food pantries. Food preferences change quickly, as do movement zones..
