Hunting
Thinking of a new deer rifle? Good time to consider options in straight-walled calibers
About 10 years ago, those of us who were once obligated to use a shotgun or muzzleloader for deer hunting were able to use a rifle. A pistol cartridge rifle for the most part.
Tom Venesky: What’s in a name when it comes to move to rebrand Pennsylvania Game Commission?
There is a movement underway to change the name of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Well, perhaps “movement” is too strong of a word. A more fitting term to describe the effort is “attempt,” and
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approves purchase of 93 acres for 967K
The Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved the acquisition of 55 acres in southern Wisconsin and 37.7 acres in the north, all of which will be open for public use.
At its April 10 meeting,
Ben Moyer: Outdoors make Ohiopyle, Pa., Northeast’s ‘Best Small Town’
As a rule, this column looks for topics of appeal to readers across Pennsylvania. But the hope is that readers will excuse this deviation to brag about something more locally (to me) focused. Readers of
Wisconsin’s Washington County Deer Advisory Committee meeting fails to draw quorum
For the first time since County Deer Advisory Committees (CDACs) were established, Washington County failed to have a quorum with just two members present, so no vote was taken for 2024 deer season recommendations for
Steve Pollick: Tending to Froggy Bottom Creek a labor of love
Maybe the spirit of George Palmiter is smiling down on me this spring from the Great Stream in the sky. I could use the help.
Palmiter, who died a dozen years ago, was nationally
Commentary: Fawns become a rare sight with does in northern Wisconsin
After reading Bills Rands’ Commentary on northern Wisconsin’s deer herd I feel it is my obligation to share my observations on the topic.
I started hunting in the Chequamegon National Forest in southern Ashland
Dean Bortz: Wisconsin’s Bayfield County deer issues same as other northern counties
Attending the Bayfield County Deer Advisory Committee meeting in Washburn, Wis., on the night of April 23 made me wonder why we have not yet gone back to using the former “numbered units” that were
Wisconsin Mixed Bag: DNR to hire 10 new game wardens, accepting applications through May 7
The Wisconsin DNR expects to hire up to 10 game warden recruits this year and is accepting applications through May 7.
The recruits will begin training next January or April, depending on the applicant’s
