Tag: outdoors
Duck numbers on the rise
Whether living on a flyway or in between, Ohio waterfowl hunters ought to be dancing high and fast after seeing the recently published predictions of some of the highest duck numbers seen in a long time.
Meet the Eastern wood-pewees
They are among the least conspicuous birds in the deciduous forest, at least visually. Eastern wood-pewees are usually heard before they're seen.
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.
These legendary lures are still top of the line
It seems that most of us have heard of Rapala, purchased lures under the name Rapala and caught fish with our Rapala lures.
Plenty of options for summer bird feeding
With the right combination of foods, feeders and water, a warm weather feeding station can be just as busy as one in mid-winter.
Lead ammo’s days could be numbered
It may have been slow in coming, but change is in the air for hunters, shooters and even fishermen.
Facts and predictions: If you boat, be prepared
Mike Tontimonia shares previously unknown facts, unheard predictions, published stuff and other outdoor goodies having to do with towing boats.
Looking for summer books? Shalaway offers outdoor reading choices
If the book buying bug bites you as summer approaches, here are some timely titles suitable for this time of year.
Birding by ear before the world wakes up
Wood thrushes returned the last week in April, so I know spring has officially arrived.
Some days are definitely diamonds
Earlier this week I attended the New River Birding and Nature Festival in southern West Virginia as a speaker and guide.
