When politics enter the world of wildlife biology, it never ends well
Mike Raykovicz
December 11, 2017
In New York, it’s management of mute swans that’s causing a stir.
Mike Raykovicz
Proper field care critical to great-tasting venison
Mike Raykovicz
November 27, 2017
Remember, deer meat doesn’t taste “gamey.” Heat and improper field dressing of the animal will only make it taste that way.
Take a seat and make the shot: A bowhunting option
Mike Raykovicz
November 8, 2017
A few years ago, a friend asked me whether I shoot standing up or sitting down while bowhunting. “Standing,” I replied. “Why don’t you sit; it’s a lot more comfortable,” he said. Actually, I never
Archery deer season typically starts slow, then heats up when temps cool
Mike Raykovicz
October 30, 2017
The number of deer I’ve seen so far has been minimal and I’ve yet to see a good buck, but November is almost here, and I’m counting on that to change.
How to make the most of your trail cameras
Mike Raykovicz
September 27, 2017
In the deer woods, the trail camera doesn’t lie.
A crabbing lesson in South Carolina
Mike Raykovicz
September 11, 2017
Resorting to catching crabs in traps – and with turkey necks.
Dealing with nuisance wildlife is no easy task
Mike Raykovicz
August 30, 2017
Setting a trap to deal with a nuisance wildlife problem is the easy part; dealing with what happens after the trap door closes can be more than what most homeowners bargain for. When faced with
TV hunting shows should focus on ethics
Mike Raykovicz
July 25, 2017
Ethical hunting is defined as abiding by the rules, taking only appropriate shots, respect for the game being hunted and respect for the rights of fellow sportsmen. These are the values we should be teaching
These days, there are many ways to keep ticks at bay
Mike Raykovicz
July 6, 2017
Numerous products now available to aid in both keeping ticks away and tick removal.
