Tips & Features
Varmint Hunting & Factory Loads vs. Hand Loads
The decade following World War II ushered in the golden age of handloading centerfire rifle cartridges, as bullets from Speer, Sierra, Nosler, Hornady and other new companies became available. Reloading presses, dies, and other tools
My Best Duck Hunts… and One that Might be the Worst
Even before I’d stashed my canoe, ducks started returning en masse. The only blemish on an otherwise amazing hunt was that they were landing a little far out, and my shooting suffered for it. I
Smokepole 101: a basic all-around blackpowder setup
Hunters who head afield with muzzleloading rifles while hoping to tag a deer or other big-game animal include those who want to create the nostalgia of a bygone era, long-range enthusiasts who to want to
No need to climb mountains anymore when pursuing bears in Pennsylvania
Conventional wisdom would lead you to believe that if you are hunting black bears in Pennsylvania, you need to head to areas with large blocks of woodlands.
Recent trends with our state’s black bears
Urban-rural Pheasants Forever partnership connects city and country to build tomorrow’s hunters
When Dave Scherf took over as president of Minnesota’s Metro Area Chapter of Pheasants Forever in 2010, he and the board started planning what they thought was the best way to raise money and activate
Is there still an advantage to hand loads for varmint hunting?
The decade following World War II ushered in the golden age of hand-loading centerfire rifle cartridges, as bullets from Speer, Sierra, Nosler, Hornady, and other new companies became available. Reloading presses, dies, and other tools
Mike Schoonveld: Get the net! But which one? Here’s what to consider
Whether you are fishing from a rowboat in a farm pond or on an offshore cruiser in the middle of a Great Lake, one of the most welcome phrases an angler can say is, “Get
Recover more big game with dogs: Here are tips for a successful track
Each year, an average of 338,654 deer are taken by Pennsylvania hunters with a bow, crossbow, muzzleloader, rifle, or pistol. Unfortunately, there are many more deer lost due to a bevy of reasons, including poor
As deer season changes, it’s time to make rut adjustments
It’s easy to notice when autumn tightens its grip on the landscape. Leaves turn and tumble downward. Days are shorter. Nights are colder. Obvious change is on the horizon for whitetails too, as a decrease
