Opinions
Here’s some fall turkey tips ahead of New York’s opener
The fall turkey season opens throughout most of New York’s Southern Zone Oct. 21 and in my opinion, it should be a good one. Other than the first week in May the weather for the
Streams of Thought: Enjoy this treasured time, but always safety first
When I was a young waterfowler all those years ago, my friends and I were highly devoted to our craft and practiced it whenever we could. In fact, we’d often go out before church and,
Commentary: To be a better shooter, spend your money on targets, ammo, not guns
With bird-hunting seasons in full swing, hunters are finding success – occasionally, if not consistently. Dove hunters who’ve switched to grouse hunting may feel deflated when repeated flushes of grouse are missed.
Grouse hunting
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Another example of bad hunter behavior
I presume they were shooting at a grouse and missed. They never got out of the truck to see if they wounded the bird.
Nix the “Git it done” syndrome that engulfs modern-day hunting culture
Earlier this week, on the eve of a new hunting season, I enjoyed a phone conversation with a friend.
“Enjoyed,” though, isn’t the right word because my friend is an avid and skilled bowhunter,
Ohio Insider: Where do things stand with deer disease in the state?
In a recent conversation I had with ODNR Division of Wildlife deer project administrator Mike Tonkovich, the deer doctor provided an update on where things stand with regard to deer disease in the state.
Outdoor Observations: It appears help is on the way for hunter education
I never thought I’d say this, but Michigan, particularly southern Michigan where I do most of my deer hunting, has too many deer.
Crop damage is up. Car/vehicle accidents are up. Deer sightings are
Michigan deer expert makes case to thin antlerless population
Scientists and bureaucrats tend to think they hold the key to the future of things they regulate or study. That’s why an “open letter” penned by Chad Stewart, who might be described as some of
Commentary: An open letter to Michigan deer hunters; change in approach to antlerless harvest is needed
Since 2000, we have only harvested more antlerless deer than antlered bucks once. In 2009, we had an estimated antlerless harvest of 220,913 and an estimated antlered harvest of 215,104.
