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Mike Tontimonia finds that not much has changed since he originally made his New Year resolutions in 2013.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.
Yes, we all need new guns and lures
In Mike Tontimonia's opinion, the move to a rifle instead of a traditional shotgun/inline muzzleloader is simply an excuse to purchase another gun.
Safety device can stop boat if you fall out
In the event that our angler does fall overboard with the MOB fob on, the motor will stop running immediately.
Numbers show Ohio a top deer hunting state
In terms of money, Ohio is fifth in participation and 11th nationally in jobs associated with hunting, with deer hunting being the No. 1 driver.
Poor weather challenges anglers and hunters
The season dates are the same as always but the challenging autumn weather conditions this year have challenged hunters and fishermen.
Field dressing: Be prepared when you kill a deer
If you want the best tasting venison, the guts gotta go as soon as possible. Field dressing needs done right after tagging your deer.
