Surviving the season: dressing for the cold
Layering a way of life outdoors in this neck of the woods, and doing so properly could be the difference between an enjoyable hunt and not-so-fun outing.
Living the R3 initiative
Recruiting, retaining, reactivating on full display this deer hunting season.
With deer season winding down, plenty of tags remain unfilled
Looking at the season to this point, the writer is beginning to see that they're getting out of it what they put into it.
Illinois hunter bags 51-point nontypical buck
And at least 30 of the points are scorable, the DNR says.
Following a blood trail: mark it along the way
By marking a sparse blood trail, the hunter can use the information to determine the animal’s line of flight and, if need be, come back the next morning to easily pick up where he or she left off.
Videos
Now is the time to be in the whitetail woods
And put in the time to help ensure your success.
The right place, and the right time – it happens sometimes in fishing
Take someone fishing – you never know what’s going to happen.
Make the hunt happen – don’t pin all your hopes on luck of the draw
Make the memories while you can, while your legs still allow you to hunt hard, and before something comes along that prevents you from doing what you love. You never know when your hunting time is up.
Prepping your boat and motor for winter storage
Open water still exists, but as freezing overnight temperatures become status quo across the north country, take these steps to prevent damage to your expensive equipment.
Antler rubs tell part of the story – and can help hunters
For the writer, the value of a rub is that it tells where a buck has been and in which direction he was heading.
Making sense of the crossbow confusion
Let’s all work together to make this happen, allowing for the use of crossbows and make the regulations and requirements more accepting for today’s standards. It’s time.
Is the Northern Zone deer season too long?
If writer had to make a choice, it would be to cut some time off the end, at least in years when the late season carries into mid-December.
Fall walleye fishing tip: Go aggressive to target bigger fish
Use electronics to scan steep breaks to locate baitfish and predators, then make sure to follow them as they switch depths during changing light conditions.
Late start to archery season: I’ll go when I’ve properly prepared
Author's game plan is to hunt next week, around Oct. 15, after he's convinced himself he's as ready as he'll ever be to make the shot when it counts.
Fall fishing tips - techniques to catch suspended autumn crappie
With water temps dropping, crappies are munching on minnows. Use your electronics to locate schools of suspended slabs, then find what triggers bites.
Feds support project to track species in decline
The Pennsylvania species being targeted by this fieldwork are Swainson’s thrush, wood thrush, blackpoll warblers, Canada warblers, rusty blackbirds, American woodcock and northern long-eared bats. New York among states also included in effort.
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Anticipating and successfully fishing during autumn lake turnover season [video]
North country lakes will begin experiencing turnover in coming weeks, but you still can enjoy quality fall angling before, during, and after this annual period.
While watching Pennsylvania, New York maintains CWD vigilance
There is a lot at stake here because in states where CWD has been present for many years, deer and elk populations declined. Deer hunting here in New York represents a $1.5 billion economic value to rural communities and small businesses throughout the state.
Reelin’ for a Cure event catching on – and catching fish – in western New York
The basic concept is a simple one – get the ladies out on Lake Ontario fishing for salmon and trout through a friendly team event and raise funds to combat the effects of cancer.
Multispecies bonanza: the feedbag fishing of fall
If you can stay on the water in September, expect an incredible autumn angling bite.
Q&A: Thinking fall fishing as water temperatures cool and daylight dwindles
With kids in school and summer in the rearview mirror, angling for big fish becomes a priority for fishing experts like “Tackle” Terry Tuma.
DEC announces record-breaking fishing on Lake Ontario
Survey reveals catch rates of chinook salmon double the five-year average during spring and early summer of 2018.
Deer hunters should learn a bit about food sources in the forest
You don’t have to be a biologist with a degree in forestry, but some basic knowledge can go a long way in the deer woods.
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