Opinions
It Doesn’t Take Eagle Eyes to Spot this Nest
It was an encouraging sign, but with a hint of concern. A pair of bald eagles has started constructing a nest on a lake in Luzerne County. A local Wildlife Conservation Officer told me about
Watching the deer and wondering
I recently had the opportunity to observe a group of deer feeding undisturbed through the forest. I watched these deer for nearly an hour as they meandered here and there. I’m always interested in what
Open letter to Jeff Foiles: Was it worth it?
What’s the difference between Jeff Foiles and Paris Hilton? Not much if you ask me! They’ve used and abused their money and status, and now it’s gone and backfired on them! Yet in my opinion,
Thoughts on hunting and regulations and complainers
A few deer hunters write, from time to time in letters to the editor, about hanging up their rifles. Sometimes trout anglers follow the same path with their fly rods and cane poles. Most of
Controlled pheasant hunting season extended at a handful of sites
Bird hunters up and down the state still looking to put a pheasant or two in their freezer have been given some extra time, assuming they want to brave the cold and snow. DNR announced
Getting ’em started
As we struggle to conjure up resolutions for this new year – at least ones that we will adhere to and not let fall by the wayside – one good suggestion for veteran sportsmen and
Gun-shyness shoots down pheasant hunting
I can pretty much pinpoint when our youngest Lab, Haley, became a bit gun shy. It was a few seasons back, on a New Year’s Eve afternoon, just a couple hours before the pheasant season
Let’s Quit Letting Natural Resources Crumble
The new year this time around brings a new political administration in Columbus, and it is an opportune time to talk about the 600-pound gorilla in the living room – how to fund the Ohio
Fishing-Related Violations Headed in the Right Direction
In spite of an economy still chained to hard times, improvement is being seen in the number of fishing-related arrests. And while the statistics provided by the DNR Division of Wildlife do not discriminate between
