As we move into these midsummer days, I find a couple of wildlife developments that seem to interest those of us who hunt. Sure, I’m always on the lookout for wildlife in my travels, but when this time of year rolls around, I find myself especially interested in spotting turkeys; not just gobblers but also
A week or so ago, some friends called me and sent me some photos of blackbirds at their river lot property. There were five blackbirds, but one was more white with some dark markings. When I studied the photos, it certainly appeared to be one of the blackbirds, but with the odd coloration. After some
Why would anybody want to go fishing after dark? I’m an avid fisherman, but I’ll be honest, I’ve had no interest in heading out fishing these past couple of weeks due to the sweltering heat and intense sun. I can’t imagine sitting out in the middle of a lake in a boat with temperatures pushing
I’ll be quick to admit that calling in a turkey is one of my favorite hunting adventures, and if I managed to pick up a gobbler every year in Pennsylvania, I would be tickled pink, but that doesn’t always happen. Of course, some hunters are successful every year, and there are even some hunters who
If you live in a country setting like most of us do around this part of the state, we are used to spotting an assortment of wildlife roaming about the nearby forests and fields, and even our backyards. Over the past few weeks, we have had a couple of black bears walk by the house,
I’ll be honest, every time I head out to a lake or stream for some fishing, I’ve pretty much decided what species of fish I intend to pursue. My reason for that approach is to choose the right equipment, lures and presentation to accomplish a successful trip. This approach is especially true when I plan
