Springtime fish: It’s almost crappie time
Ice-covered lakes and slippery ramps have the best crappie time on hold but one can put money on the early to mid-March action to begin.
Road trip: Hunting, fishing season is here
Mike Tontimonia shares his suggestions for easy hunting and fishing trips to consider this year.
Take the next step in big game hunting
Hunting bears is the best opportunity for area hunters who feel they are ready for the "next step" in big game hunting.
Cleveland Boat Show is snowed out
Mother Nature took the wind out of this year's sails at the Cleveland Boat Show as the temperatures dropped, heavy snows fell and the winds blew hard.
Best thing to do in February: Shed hunting
February and shed hunt fit together just as well and maybe better than left and right.
Beagles great for hunting, companionship
Mike Tontimonia welcomes a new hunting dog to his family, anticipating little Gypsy will be ready by next autumn.
A look at my 2013, er, 2019 resolutions
Mike Tontimonia finds that not much has changed since he originally made his New Year resolutions in 2013.
It’s show season for boats
It's show time and four of the best are on stage in the next few weeks. Mike Tontimonia has all the information in his column this week!
Deer were rare in Ohio not so long ago
The first year to see an Ohio deer harvest total over 10,000 was 1974 when 10,747 were tagged. Hunting in all 88 counties was not permitted until 1979.
Ohio big walleye contest brings big prizes
Clarence Mitchell Jr. caught the biggest walleye during the annual Fall Brawl, earning first place in the most noted Ohio-based fishing contest.
