Hunting
Smokepole 101: a basic all-around blackpowder setup
Hunters who head afield with muzzleloading rifles while hoping to tag a deer or other big-game animal include those who want to create the nostalgia of a bygone era, long-range enthusiasts who to want to
IL’s Ogle County suspect facing new charges – a year after Lowell Park poaching case
Brandon Scott Miller, of Oregon, Ill., appeared in court in late October on two new felony charges of theft and unlawful possession of a controlled substance following a search at his home.
Keeping peace during deer season by keeping a book
Firearms deer season is upon us. While this should be a time of joy, camaraderie, and the making of lifetime stories, many times it turns into grumbling, hurt feelings, and animosity that can last a
Randolph County youth event helps fill deep holes left by loss of deer check station culture
The “Hit n Miss Bragging Rights” annual youth weekend activities have played a significant role in introducing more young hunters to the tradition of deer hunting.
Human Dimensions takes look at impact of youth waterfowl hunt in Illinois
It’s no secret I’m a big fan of the Illinois Natural History Survey’s Human Dimensions Research Program. About the only thing I don’t like about it is its name, because “Human Dimensions” makes it sound
Man accused of illegally killing 15-point buck then entering it into Louisiana deer hunting contest
An Arkansas man has been cited after he allegedly killed a 15-point buck illegally in his home state, then entered the deer into a competition in Louisiana, authorities said.
No need to climb mountains anymore when pursuing bears in Pennsylvania
Conventional wisdom would lead you to believe that if you are hunting black bears in Pennsylvania, you need to head to areas with large blocks of woodlands.
Recent trends with our state’s black bears
De-baiting the issue of baiting
Not long after I had settled into the treestand assigned to me, three deer came into range. The doe, large for that area, and her two fawns fed on the corn kernels that had been
The Airgun Revolution Hits Wisconsin
This is the Girandoli air rifle Capt. Meriwether Lewis used to impress the Native Americans he and William Clark encountered during their Corps of Discovery expedition to the Pacific Ocean and back in 1804-06. Photo
