Hunting
THE ATLATL and the demise of really big animals 12,000 years ago
Of these large-bodied herbivores, only the deer and bison remain. I noted that scientists oscillate between two explanations for the extinction of these large plant eaters (and their predators).
Shortage of deer processors in Pennsylvania threatens harvest
Making use of the game I harvest is important to me. It should be important for all of us. Unfortunately, it’s become increasingly hard to complete that crucial final step to a successful deer hunt
State police apprehend alleged serial poacher in Pennsylvania
Dallas, Pa. — A Monroe County man on indefinite hunting license revocation recently was charged with the unlawful possession of the remains of more than three dozen white-tailed deer. David Frantz Sr., 59, of Polk
Deer processors dwindle; demand rises across Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — Despite representing the peak time for their businesses, some deer processors across the state anticipate having to close their doors at some point during the rifle deer season. With little break between
Pennsylvania bear harvest is down in 2022
State College, Pa. — If you had arrived at the Centre County bear check station on the second day of the season in hopes of seeing hunter-shot bears, you would have been disappointed. Early Sunday
Persistence pays off with a record archery elk for PA hunter
Light was fading, and a monster bull was bugling at 45 yards. The hunter’s crossbow rested on a shooting stick. He hoped for a good shot, but the bull was facing him – bugling furiously.<br
A quick chat with firearms, ammunition and adventure writer Bryce Towsley
Bryce Towsley is a gun writer’s gun writer. In the past four decades, he’s published numerous informative hunting- and firearms-related articles while authoring several books.
High school big buck contest – and more
A Maine school has a bulletin board where students can post big game that they’ve shot. For the story, click here.
Playing the Western big-game hunting game
An elk or mule deer hunt in the Rocky Mountains or High Plains can take years of planning, so start now.
