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For local resident Jon Ebbitt, Pittsburgh city park hunt has been good experience
Jon Ebbitt, 42, spends a lot of time in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park with his wife and kids since the 644-acre green space is practically in his backyard.
As a lifelong hunter, he is keenly

Longer late deer seasons set for Pennsylvania’s new CWD DMAP unit
Pennsylvania deer hunters will be able to take advantage of additional days afield within the recently created DMAP Unit 6396, which encompasses more than 140,000 acres in Dauphin, Northumberland and Schuylkill counties.
The Pennsylvania

What can acorn availability tells us about deer? Study out of Georgia tackles the topic
It is common knowledge among deer hunters that whitetail movement is largely driven by food.
Therefore, acorns make up a large part of the whitetail diet. To learn more about acorn production and how

Veterans’ ‘Hero’ hunt again a successful one in southeast Ohio
Sixteen Ohio veterans were recently treated to a guided archery hunt at Zaleski State Forest by the Ohio DNR (ODNR). The ODNR divisions of Forestry, Wildlife, and Parks and Watercraft partnered with the Buckeye Hero

New to crossbows? Here are some realities to consider
Following the lead of multiple states of full-on inclusion, Minnesota legalized crossbows for all deer hunters this season. The numbers that have rolled in so far, harvest-wise, show that plenty of hunters have made the

Commentary: Fracking and hunting on Ohio state lands don’t mix
Among the top 10 counties for deer harvests in the 2022-23 season were: Coshocton (7,590), Tuscarawas (7,028), Muskingum (5,982), Guernsey (5,073), and Carroll (4,251).

Ohio Insider: State seeks more protections for the right to hunt, fish, and trap
A Florida-based hunting and fishing advocacy group has joined up with a couple of Ohio state representatives to protect the right to hunt, fish, and trap in the Buckeye State.
State Rep. Nick Santucci

Want to upgrade your compound bow this offseason? Here’s what to consider
The 2023 archery season is still going in many states, but it’s never too early to reflect on past hunts. How did it go? Would upgrading equipment last summer have sealed the deal on a

What will your fur be worth during New York’s 2023-24 trapping season?
There is no doubt that Russia’s war in Ukraine has had a big impact on the international fur market. If there was not a war right now, fur prices would be better.
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