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.
DIY homemade duck decoys can do the trick
Duck hunters looking for a way to add a little spice to their sport may want to try crafting a decoy or two to their gear bag.
Happily going mad
A warm November day on Ohio’s Mad River brings lessons in patience, humor and the timeless art of fly fishing for trout with a classic royal coachman.
The buck stops here
Jim Abrams recounts the story and events leading up to the indictment that accuses Christopher J. Alexander of unlawfully harvesting a buck Nov. 9, 2023.
Sign of times: Gander Mountain is going out of business
The story is simple enough; your local Gander Mountain store is soon to disappear just like the wild turkey you missed the other day — gone for good.
Nothing fancy about the 1911 handgun
Fancy wasn't what John Browning had in mind when the renowned gun maker created the 1911 handgun in the late 1800s, but there was nothing more reliable.
Big bullies: Coyotes are efficient hunters and clever killers
For the most part, coyotes live an invisible life, but in recent years they are showing themselves as bold neighborhood bullies as they adapt to city life.
AR-15s becoming firearm of choice
Despite many companies manufacturing what the casual gun buyer refers to as an AR-15, Colt is the original and primary manufacturer.
There’s always something to grouse about
Jim Abrams details the unique habitats ruffed grouse rely on to survive and the conservation efforts that are helping to bolster their numbers.
Florida fright: An invasion by invasives
What starts as Halloween horror turns real in Florida’s Everglades, where invasive Burmese pythons threaten native wildlife and disrupt the natural balance.
