Hunting
Bill Thornley: An old hunter has seen it all – and it still looks good
Out in the hills an old hunter checks his treestand as September moves into October. The hunter feels a stir of excitement as he spots a nice buck along the trail. He hopes to spot
Ferne Clyffe State Park, a southern Illinois fishing, hiking jewel, celebrates 75 years
Ferne Clyffe State Park marked its diamond jubilee with a day of youth fishing, rock climbing demonstrations and words from retired DNR district heritage biologist Andy West.
The southern Illinois park’s 75th anniversary celebration
Ralph Loos: Are rifles boosting deer hunting numbers in Illinois? Not so far
There were assumptions made that legalizing rifles – albeit the single-shot, centerfire variety – would entice more Illinoisans to try deer hunting for the very first time or return to deer hunting after a hiatus.<br
How to smoke wild game for mouthwatering meat
When people think about smoked meats, most folks think about beef and pork and maybe some chicken or turkey. We think about briskets, ribs, pork butts, long, slow cook times and low heat. We also
Christine Thomas: Gotta love a great Airedale hunting story
In honor of National Dog Day, my friend, outdoor writer Jim Zumbo, challenged his Facebook friends to post their favorite stories about a canine companion making a spectacular game bird retrieve. I thought that would
New York big game biologist discusses state’s deer, bear and turkey topics
With archery season open across most of New York and bear season in the Adirondacks – as well as Northern Zone crossbow, muzzleloading and rifle seasons on the horizon, New York State Department of Environmental
Coeymans Creek WMA: Public ground near New York’s State Capitol
It’s not big as wildlife management areas go, at “just” 360 acres. But in Albany County, where hunting and any kind of recreational access is at a premium, the Coeymans Creek WMA is a welcome
Dan Ladd: Is another ammo shortage on the horizon?
For over four years now, stretching all the way back to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems like we’ve been consistently in an ammunition shortage in some form or another.
Not to
Mike Raykovicz: Tips you should know for crossbow safety
I was at an archery Pro Shop recently and spent some time talking to the owner about business. He told me the sales of bows, arrows, and other archery related products were holding steady, but
