Hunting
These old guns bring back memories
Growing up outside of Belleville, Ill., on the bluffs overlooking St. Louis, I was blessed with lots of ground to hunt. And, like many youngsters, I made do with hand-me-down guns that were old but
Gretchen Steele: A guide to public land etiquette during deer season
Deer season is upon us in Illinois, and with it comes the excitement of the hunt and the opportunity to connect with nature. But with increased activity on our public lands, it’s more important than
A smarter strategy for hunting timberdoodles
It’s pretty rare to meet someone who will introduce you to their bird dog and then say they picked it up specifically for woodcock. Sure, those folks are out there, but they are about as
What to do when your target buck vanishes
You have heard it happening to other deer hunters, but you never dreamed it would happen to you.
Not only are you dumbfounded, but you also have no idea what to do. You were
Michigan hunters face multiple challenges during early elk season
“It was a challenging year.”
That’s how Michigan Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist Shelby Adams summed up the early elk season that concluded on September 29.
“We had that ice storm last
Michigan’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Oct. 3, 2025
Salmon filling rivers; fierce temps greet hunters. Here’s a look at the Michigan fishing and hunting report on Oct. 3, 2025.
Ohio hunters weigh in on EHD concerns as officials propose bag limit change in three counties
A possibly record crowd of more than 100 people attended a special meeting of the Ohio Wildlife Council in this southeastern city on Sept. 17 to hear how state wildlife authorities intend to deal with
What can Ohio hunters expect during the 2025 waterfowl season?
Waterfowlers are the gamblers of Ohio’s hunting landscape. Even more so than their counterparts for deer and turkey. The waterfowler’s day may confront a host of enfeebling conditions, even during a several-week season.
Ohio
Pittsburgh doubles the number of parks it allows deer hunting in
More sights are on deer in Pittsburgh this fall since the city has doubled the number of parks in its managed archery program and added a new mentored youth component.
It will again engage
