Life is our treasure hunt
Outdoors columnist Jim Abrams finds old family treasures in a box in his garage.
The ticking crocodile
Jim Abrams ponders the process of aging and the way we all find a certain joy and youthfulness in doing the things we learned to love when we were young.
A chronic pain for whitetails
Chronic wasting disease has been spreading in Ohio in recent years. Jim Abrams details the counties affected and lays out best practices for hunters.
The buck stops here
Jim Abrams recounts the story and events leading up to the indictment that accuses Christopher J. Alexander of unlawfully harvesting a buck Nov. 9, 2023.
Big blue sets the record by a whisker
The new state record blue catfish, weighing 101.11 pounds and measuring 56 1/2 inches, was caught by Jaylynn Parker, of New Richmond, Ohio, on April 7.
Wildlife habitat 101
A lot goes into setting up and managing a wildlife habitat. Jim Abrams provides tips to help landowners get started.
A tiny wire, a few feathers and a helping hand
Jim Abrams recalls a trip to the the Gallatin River near Bozeman, Montana where he did a little fly fishing.
Keeping an eye on what flies
The annual return of wintering birds to their ancestral breeding and summering grounds is in full-flight, writes columnist Jim Abrams.
The morel of the story
Jim Abrams shares some of the secrets and intricacies of hunting for morel mushrooms in Ohio.
Turkey camo: A story of addiction
In preparation for the upcoming turkey season, Jim Abrams shares the tale that got him interested and chase year after year that keeps him hooked.
