Hybrid striped bass record certified in Ohio
The new state record hybrid striper, weighing 18.32 pounds, was caught by Richard A. Knisely, of Washington Courthouse, Ohio, in a feeder creek to Deer Creek Lake in Fayette County.
Ohio’s history with muzzleloaders
Ohio's muzzleloader history has experienced an interesting journey, both in its constant movement around the calendar and its modern look.
Small boats can work, but watch weather
When boating on Lake Erie, use caution and common sense.
Time to run to the walleye run
Thinking of fishing for walleye in Ohio this spring? Make sure you heed Jim Abram's insider tips for the best experience.
Deer antlers: The most highly prized bone in the woods
They are the sparkle in a hunter’s eye, possible the only reason he or she hunts. The topic of conversation at every gathering. They...
Ohio hunters will soon be forced to ‘pay to play’
Landowners are coming to realize the value of a hunting lease, a legal document granting the use of his or her property with defined limits.
New survey gives more accurate view of Lake Erie fish populations
Lake Erie’s walleye —easily one of the wonders of the fishing world and the only fish known to fall from the sky on New Year’s Eve in a western Ohio coastline city that claims to be the Walleye Capital of the World — is simply not what it once was.
Perch season on Lake Erie
Although many savvy anglers know that yellow perch can be caught nearly year-round, it's the months of autumn that produce the most, and largest, fish.
Reports of increase in fur prices are encouraging
Area trappers may be looking at a decent paycheck for a change. It's been several years since raw fur prices have rewarded those dedicated outdoorsmen who work the steel for anything other than the sheer joy of being out there, but reports of rising prices are encouraging.
Get ready to grab a prime duck-hunting spot
For those who covet prime spots on state parks and reservoirs, on-site drawings for duck hunting opportunities and season-long blind spots are planned.
