Opinions
Wayne County a hidden gem with Sodus Bay, Maxwell Creek and more
It’s not the first time I’ve had to explain myself when I was headed for Wayne County. “Where you headed this weekend?” asks a friend. “Wayne County,” is my quick retort. When I get that
Traditional angler wonders: Is lead on the way out?
Every year I fish Lake Erie in search of monster-sized golden walleye. This trip is always topped off with some great smallmouth fishing action in the afternoons. These bronzebacks are starting to move up onto
A different approach for the 2018-19 deer season
Well, the Illinois 2018-19 deer season is officially underway. As always, I was in the deer woods on opening day for morning and afternoon hunts. The day was damp and dismal at best. I’ve never
Hunters have strong weekend to eclipse 2017 deer mark
Archery harvest at 7,352 deer through Oct. 14. The number was 7,069 for the same period in 2017.
Another archery season start with summer weather
Much like October of last year, the weather is just too darn humid and warm to immerse myself full-bore into archery hunting. This past Friday was my first excursion afield. The afternoon was cooler than
Wildlife artists of the world unite: It’s time for another dog on the duck stamp
Since the contest’s inception in 1934, only one stamp prominently has featured a canine, and the author believes it’s time to give our hunting companions their due credit once again.
Cooler days (and better hunting) are on the horizon in Pennsylvania
Unseasonably hot weather has spoiled early-season hunting.
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.
