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Ohio hunter connects on a second chance at 20-point buck in Shelby County
Justin Wagner is almost certain that the massive buck he harvested in late 2022 was first the victim of one of his crossbow bolts a year earlier.
Wagner, of Botkins, killed a 220-inch non-typical

Cottontail hunting is fun, no matter how you pursue them
The rabbit would take the pack on a chase that led them to the far corner of the habitat. The hollering and bawling would give you a clue on how the hunt was progressing.

Reader Stories: The cabin calls with many pike-fishing memories
When they started this traditional trip back in the 1930s, they didn’t have an outboard motor. They would take turns rowing a very heavy wooden boat at trolling speed all day long.

Proper handling tips to capture that fish photo before a successful release
The way I release crappies and bass, also pike and muskie, differs greatly from the way I release trout. Also the type of water and the temperature of the water makes a difference in how

Reader Stories: Ohio angler gets last laugh on first muskie caught from a canoe
With my rod broken, my lure gouged with teeth marks, and my treble hooks bent almost straight, I realized just how lucky I was.

Don’t blow your turkey hunt before it even starts this spring
Practicing your calling is important (and, yes, it is fun) so that you can masterfully replicate the sounds of the wild turkey as best you can when it becomes game time. There is a time

Gobbler one-on-one: A challenge at its finest
Hunters have been spoiled by being able to harvest two gobblers during the spring season in Ohio. Now, one gobbler will be each hunter’s limit.
I’m grateful that Ohio’s turkeys are being given a

How to find and catch Ohio’s hybrid striped bass
One thing is certain, they are a thrill to catch that can turn into fine table fare at the end of the day. Some anglers consider hybrids less tasty than bluegills or yellow perch. Many

Are Pennsylvania grouse growing tame – again?
A couple of days ago, I read one of the more thought-provoking items to appear in my email inbox in a long time. It provokes thought because it’s about ruffed grouse behavior, a bird that