‘All is good’ on fishing trip to Canada
It's the crackling of the fire, the warmth of flames, the simple comfort of the stone fireplace, which highlight our evenings, which over the years have become treasured times of comradery, friendly jokes, and memories shared.
New Ohio deer hunting regulations available now
By MIKE TONTIMONIA
This year’s crop of whitetail fawns is on the ground but they aren’t the only new things that might interest Ohio deer...
Senecaville Hatchery will host open house June 28
Ever wonder where that walleye or channel cat came from? Was it born in a hatchery in Ohio or another state?
A Father’s Day turkey dinner fit for a lady
By MIKE TONTIMONIA
Father’s Day in this house is usually minus Dad due to an annual Canadian fishing trip that always seems to happen over...
Walleye lessons still hold true over 20 years later
In the mid-1980s, Lake Erie’s declared title of Walleye Capital of the World was already well established and undisputable. Those were times when the...
Schumman’s Water Cricket makes fly fishing easy
When it comes to the sport of fishing, Kent, Ohio, can lay claim to lots of hometown fame, but none more lasting or more significant than a small bug created by William H. Schumman.
It’s never too soon to hone your shooting skills
The first shot from a new rifle is always a lesson in feel, sound, and result.
Deer antlers: The most highly prized bone in the woods
They are the sparkle in a hunter’s eye, possible the only reason he or she hunts. The topic of conversation at every gathering. They...
Thanks to Lake Erie, boating is big in Ohio
By MIKE TONTIMONIA
Although Ohio has but one major natural lake, the Buckeye ranks high in recreational boating. Of course that one major lake is...
The difference between an outfitted and guided hunts
Neither outfitted DIY or guided game hunts promise success. If they do, be cautious.