Tag: outdoors
A closer look at the 2011 deer season harvest
Although hunters are often asked if they were successful, the majority of Ohio’s deer hunters find success in just being there whether they manage...
Cataract surgeries help people see nature’s beauty
There was a time not too long ago that folks with cataracts had little hope of regaining their full vision and enjoying nature's wonders. Most of us take the privilege of sight for granted and I know many of our readers have had cataract surgery and know firsthand what a blessing it is.
Wildlife/outdoors groups to avoid, and to support
Twelve names to remember when it comes to those who would rather all hunting, trapping and for that matter, sound wildlife management strategies, be stopped, include the Humane Society of the United States and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Gray wolves are no longer endangered species in the Great Lakes...
Give a standing ovation to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a recent decision to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act in the western Great Lakes region.
New senior lifetime hunting and fishing license available
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The new Senior Lifetime Hunting, Trapping and Fishing License, which becomes effective Jan. 1, 2012, is now available for purchase, according to DNR Director Frank Jezioro.
Brag About Your Bag: Joshua Moorman
For the past month and a half we've been showing our appreciation for the hunt with our Brag About Your Bag photo gallery. One of the photos we've received is of 11-year-old Joshua Moorman, who shot his first deer, an 8-point basket buck, with a crossbow on Oct. 17.
Ohio’s archery season numbers mean plenty deer still out there
At the end of six weeks of archery season, which opened Sept. 24, 2011, Licking County held the lead for kill numbers with 1,836 deer tagged.
Nationwide, hunters donate 11 million venison meals
NEWTOWN, Conn. -- When you're passing the turkey and stuffing around the Thanksgiving dinner table, here's a story to tell -- one that would not be possible without the thoughtfulness and generosity of hunters.
Young Ohio archers are named world champions
COLUMBUS -- The Logan Hocking Middle School Archery Team and Cody Bush of Philo Junior High School took first place at the third National Archery in the Schools World Tournament held in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 6-8.
On the Outdoors: Finding out the hard way the truth about...
No harvested grain fields, no crummy weather, and even worse, no ducks. Yeh, I know, we should have called first.
