As we move into mid and late October and closer to the rutting period, the chances of taking a buck will likely increase. Success can come early as well, however. I just talked with a young man who just got into hunting a few years ago, and he showed me a nice eight-point buck he
Winter will soon be upon us, and for some, that means holing up in the house, sitting next to a nice warm fireplace, sipping a cup of coffee, and watching a favorite TV show. While I might occasionally engage in that activity, like many other folks, I will also spend time hunting and fishing through
That’s right; it’s not just hunting season, but it’s also one of the best times of the year to chalk up some good fishing as well. The fall days offer some great fishing opportunities for a variety of different fish species, and trout should be included in that list. I know most of us think
The fall turkey season is fast approaching; most WMUs open on Oct. 29, but the closing dates vary in the various units, so check your particular WMU for the closing date. Hunters may take a bearded or unbearded bird during the fall season. I know a lot of hunters will focus on bagging a bearded
For all of the hunters out there, October is a special month since many game animals come into the season during October. In addition to squirrel hunting, which is already underway come October, you can now hunt deer with muzzleloaders and archery equipment, and you can hunt bearded and unbearded turkeys by late October. Bear
The subject of squirrels came up the other day with our gang at coffee. Squirrels are one of the first game animals we can hunt, and the season is already underway. In my high school days, squirrels were my number one target. Every chance I got, I was off into the nearby woods with my
