Tag: hunting
How white-tailed deer overcame extinction
Once nearly wiped out in Ohio, white-tailed deer have rebounded to around 800,000 today, modeling a conservation victory and creating hunting opportunities.
A warden’s review of Ohio’s deer hunting
As seen through a wildlife officer’s eyes, from one-deer limits to archery’s rise, Ohio’s deer hunting seasons have evolved dramatically since the 1980s.
Deer archery hunting began Sept. 13 in CWD surveillance area
Hunters in Ohio have additional dates this season to pursue white-tailed deer in the Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance area.
Thousands of deer infected with EHD in southeast Ohio
Thousands of deer have fallen sick or died from Epizootic Hemorrhaging Disease in southeast Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Hunting deer and foxes was the stuff of legend for settlers
Major Gen. David Sloane Stanley’s memoirs offer vivid stories of hunting fox, deer and more in 1800s Wayne County, capturing pioneer life in Ohio.
Ohio’s big bucks
Retired game warden Jim Abrams compiles a list of Ohio's biggest typical and non-typical buck records ahead of hunting season.
A good start comes from being prepared
Outdoors columnist Jim Abrams offers reflections on his first squirrel hunt and hunting ethics, as the start of Ohio’s hunting season approaches.
Conditioning for the hunt
As summer winds down, hunters should prep like athletes. A story of tradition, health, and readiness reminds us: the key to a great season is preparation.
Do you need a new bow?
Jim Abrams takes the long way around to answer this question by discussing the evolution of bow technology and the importance of ethics in hunting.
Turkey reaping
Jim Abrams offers insight into the hunting practice of turkey reaping and his thoughts on potential safety concerns.
