New York: 10-Year Pheasant Plan

The State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has adopted a new plan for wild and state-propagated ring-necked pheasants for the next decade. The plan incorporates information gathered by DEC biologists and input from sportsmen with the goal of fostering...

Should You Shoot Small Bucks?

You know, I never took this questions very serious until recently. Over the past few years, I’ve seen this question start some real knock down and drag out debates (okay, arguments!) in online deer hunting forums. But I’ve been seeing more and more of them...

Winchester 30-30 – America’s Deer Cartridge

If you’re getting long in the tooth like me, chances are your first deer gun was chambered in 30-30 Winchester. Chances are also good that the Winchester 30-30 you had was either a Winchester Model 94 or a Marlin 336 (or one of the many knockoffs). It’s...

Buck Rubs – The Rundown On Deer Rubs

With the deer hunting season fast approaching in many areas of the country, many deer hunters are looking for buck sign in their favorite patch of woods. Rubs happen to be one sure sign that a buck has been in the area. Doe deer don’t make rubs. Over the years...

Where Have All Our Outdoor Olympians Gone?

First off, before I get started ranting, I want to say a big ole CONGRATULATIONS to the U.S. Women’s Shooting Olympian, Corey Cogdell for bringing home the Bronze Metal in the Womens Trap event. Now, back to ranting. You know what is missing in the Olympics...