Dove season — beginnings and endings
Jim Abrams offers words of wisdom to hunters preparing for Ohio's upcoming mourning dove season.
Fire in the wildlands
Jim Abrams dispels the misconception that all woodland fires are bad and provides evidence of the benefits of prescribed burns to manage woodlands.
Plotting for the future
Jim Abrams provides tips for beginners to convert part of their property into a food plot and habitat for wildlife. Planning ahead can save time and money.
Smoke on the wind
If you enjoy American history, shooting, historic arms and good friends, you may want to learn more about the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association.
The role of wildlife officers
Jim Abrams highlights the importance of wildlife officers being present at conservation club events.
Yesterday’s tomorrow
Jim Abrams ponders the special meaning behind the things sportsmen and sportswomen pass down from one generation to the next.
Waddles, snoods and backwoods bearded ladies
Jim Abrams offers a recap of Ohio turkey season, and explains the meaning of a turkey beard and phenomenon of it occurring on both male and female turkeys.
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.
Life is our treasure hunt
Outdoors columnist Jim Abrams finds old family treasures in a box in his garage.
The ticking crocodile
Jim Abrams ponders the process of aging and the way we all find a certain joy and youthfulness in doing the things we learned to love when we were young.
