Whitetails are tough critters
If you do all the right things following a hit and still don’t recover a deer that continues to move, take some resolve in the animal’s natural healing ability and that you may encounter it another day.
Lake Erie Perch are out there – if you can find them
Yellow perch action has been very good so far this year in New York waters. However, not everyone on the lake is enjoying similar success.
Weather matters
Others may disagree but, when temperatures drop, I’ll be in my stand with the confidence I’ll be seeing deer, especially bucks.
Big woodpeckers and renewed life for Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Despite an extinction press release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, some good conservation news has emerged from Washington D.C.
Fishing debate: Who are the GOATs?
Can’t just pick one? The author has several categories where he recommends his picks for the top fishermen ever.
Videos
SPRO® Introduces New Flappin’ Frog to Continue Amphibious Domination
Part of the Essential series, the SPRO® engineers worked diligently to create the new Flappin Frog, extending the company’s footprint in the world of topwaters with a frog meant to be buzzed
Fair Day Venison Corn Dogs
Venison Corn Dogs are perfect as a make-ahead meal and can be frozen after they’re cooked for up to 3 to 6 months. Simply quadruple the recipe, fry them all, then allow them to cool on cooling racks. Once cooled, just place them in freezer bags and bring them out during hunting season to quickly reheat.
The 2021 ammunition quandary: This scribe could use more ammo
Plan now for you fall hunting needs, because ammo again has been in short supply on many gun shop shelves.
Figuring out Lake Erie fishing
What is going on with the fishing on Lake Erie?
Friends of Animals says it intends to drop federal duck stamp lawsuit
Comment period on Biden USFWS proposal to eliminate the duck stamp ‘hunting element’ ends July 23
Bass fishing lessons
Small ponds often hold bass as well and some really big bass can be found in these smaller ponds that are often overlooked by many fishermen. Give one try. You might be surprised as to what lives there.
Turkey hunters, what not to do
Turkey hunting doesn’t go your way every time, and when it does, it’s sweet. Pay attention, however, to those times when it doesn’t.
Turkey tips from a novice
Time in the field is the number one learning tool for everyone.
The underwater camera: not just for ice anglers anymore
Deploy these ever-improving devices to quickly skip a step with your fishing electronics.
Cold water kills – wear that PFD
The number of drownings across the country – anglers, hunters and especially paddlers – is astounding, and these numbers are creeping up again as of late.
Learn to call wild turkeys from the masters
And by “masters,” the author means listen to, then mimic, the calling of actual hens and toms.
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Maple syrup: From the woods to the table – Part 2 [video]
So you've tapped your own maple syrup. Now what? Ron Hustvedt’s video blog walks you through the process in this second and final part of bringing maple syrup from the outdoors to your table.
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Maple syrup: From the woods to the table – Part I [video]
Want to tap your own maple syrup? Ron Hustvedt's video blog below walks you through the process.
Too good to be true
As popular as online shopping is, it’s not without its perils, especially when buying archery equipment and supplies.
Hunting tips: Prepping for your spring turkey hunt
Turkey hunting can be as simple or complex as you make it. Here are some things to get you started in the right direction for your spring hunt.
Trail cameras and the spring turkey connection
Hint: Hang your cameras where you suspect high gobbler traffic, like field corners and logging roads
Post-hunting season health maintenance for your dog
How to keep your hunting dog from packing on the pounds during the off-season.
The push for kids and crossbows
Discussion has started to allow 12- and 13-year-old junior hunters to take the next step to hunt big game with firearms here in New York.
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