Mr. Cosgrove
Jim Abrams considers the value of someone willing to listen to life stories as he recalls a time he was that listener for an old man enjoying the outdoors.
Animal orphans? Probably not!
While living in the wild can be perilous, many concerns are misplaced when it comes to baby animals in the spring.Wild babies are seldom orphaned or lost.
A mess of morels
Jim Abrams passes down tips and tricks he learned from his father to locate and enjoy morel mushrooms during peak foraging season in Ohio.
Turkey reaping
Jim Abrams offers insight into the hunting practice of turkey reaping and his thoughts on potential safety concerns.
The return of Big Bird
In honor of Ohio’s 2025 spring turkey season, Jim Abrams recalls the incredible work that secured the big bird’s future in Ohio.
Asking permission — a sign of respect and courtesy
With fishing season in play and turkey hunting around the corner, Jim Abrams explains how hunters and anglers can get permission to enter private land.
Talkin’ turkey calls
Retired game warden Jim Abrams shares his expertise on turkey calls.
It’s like pulling teeth
Jim Abrams pens a humorous April Fools' Day column about walleye spawning season and the Walleye Angling and Safer Trolling Evaluation survey.
The telltale tail
Jim Abrams shares tips for determining how a white-tailed deer is feeling based on the position of its tale.
Chronic wasting disease continues to spread
Jim Abrams offers an update on the status and spread of chronic wasting disease in Ohio's white-tailed deer herds and beyond.
