Hunting
Tragic death of Pennsylvania hunter in tree-stand fire is a lesson for others
The sad news that a Pennsylvania deer hunter burned to death in his treestand recently was carried by media outlets across the country.
The sad story “had legs” as news professionals sometimes say, because
The Cutting Edge: Top 5 knives for sportsmen in 2024
As technology and innovation continue to shape the world of outdoor gear, sportsmen in 2024 have incredible choices for selecting the perfect knife.
Whether you’re an angler, hunter, camper, or general outdoor enthusiast, having
What’s to become of your hunting and fishing gear? Ideas to help ensure it goes to those who appreciate it
What will your family and friends say when you’re gone? If you’re reading this, chances are you have sporting equipment and treasures around your home that are not only valuable, but to you, precious treasures.
Twelve decades later, Minnesota’s pheasant experiment still a success
It was the 1930s, and my grandfather’s two older brothers had taken their father on a pheasant hunt. Pheasants were still new to Minnesota at the time, and their father had yet to try to
Three shot during firearms deer season in Pennsylvania; no fatalities
Three hunting-related shootings occurred in the statewide firearms season that ended Dec. 9, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
The most recent happened in Bradford County Dec. 6 when a loaded firearm in
Ohio’s deer gun season results in few incidents, no fatalities in ’23
The recent deer-gun season that ran Nov. 27 to Dec. 3 saw a handful of property damage accidents and only one personal injury accident – making it one of the safest seasons in recent years.<br
Iowa DNR encourages hunters to discuss hunting plan, safety after 2023 incidents
The opening weekend of Iowa’s second gun deer season saw another 50,000-plus hunters enjoying time in the timber in pursuit of whitetails. Unfortunately, there were three hunting incidents that serve as a reminder for hunters
Silent treatment during Pennsylvania’s second week of gun season
This past Saturday afternoon, the final day of the Pennsylvania season for hunting deer with rifles, found me in a climbing-stand on a hillside watching a flat bottom for the appearance of deer.
Newly-published study examines deer behavior in the presence of wolves
A study recently published by a University of Minnesota research team shines new light on deer behavior, by comparing populations considered “savvy” and “naive” to wolf predation.
Dr. Ellen Candler, postdoctoral associate and lead
