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Hunters have definite opinions about a lot of things, from the best rifle and caliber and everything else, right down to winter underwear. But come th...

This time of year those who harbor sporting dogs are in their glory. For months these canine companions have been, in many cases, looked upon as famil...

I met a nice gentleman the other day and we began talking about deer and deer hunting, especially bucks and how cagey they can become. He told me an i...

It was like clockwork. As late summer began to roll into early fall, Dad would begin taking our two hunting dogs, a Britney and a beagle, to the farm ...

It’s the second week of archery season: daylight’s fading and you can’t help thinking of dinner. You turn and look behind you one more time. Incredibl...

KANE — The Allegheny Chapter (Kane) of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) offered the second phase of its New Hunter Mentor training to ten new bird hunt...

Two hundred yards and back, it’s a walk many of us take when checking targets while spending time on the shooting range. And like many others, my spot...

My safari in Africa has been perhaps the most amazing adventure of my life. However, many have wondered what became of the animals harvested. I can as...

MT. JEWETT — While hunting is still a male-dominated sport, more female hunters are becoming a familiar site in the woods, according to various survey...

Bald eagles have made a dramatic comeback, and it’s not by accident. The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a bird exclusive to North America. H...

Turkey hunters like to think of themselves as being the real deal. Smart, savvy, ready to deal with the wily turkey and pull victory from defeat. Yes,...

From one year to the next a small percentage of hunters have questioned the opening date for hunting gobblers. Some believe the PA season should be op...

It’s not surprising how the human mind is affected by all of the humiliating jokes and teases we’ve suffered from others over the years. Unfortunately...

For many, restraint can be difficult to control. After all, when you call to a gobbler and he answers, there is a degree of heightened expectation. At...

A variety of delicious dishes made from venison, bear and fish is expected to be served up during the second-annual Wild Game Dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. ...

Preventative maintenance is a key to keep things running smoothly and efficiently. From fishing gear, firearms, even the vehicle you drive, they all r...

One thing I’ve come to appreciate are the superstitions almost all hunters have. We’re all either barely out of the cave or have come to recognize tha...

For some, hunting for whitetails began in archery season in September, and for others the season will close out in mid-January at the end of the speci...

There were times the dogs were not seen, but they sure could be heard. The sound of beagles hot on the trail of a rabbit or hare is the sweet sound ev...

We can’t all shoot bucks the first day or the first week. That’s just the way things are. But rest assured, there are lots of bucks out there and many...