Columbus pair win Bend Area tournament

July 2, 2009 MASON, OH — Steve Searl and Anthony Schneider of Columbus, OH took first place honors in the ‘big cat’ division of the 19th Annual Bend Area CARE Catfish Tournament in Mason, OH recently. The event, held at Mason Levee, drew 114 teams. » Full Story

• The Best (Toughest) Hunting in the World
• Black Widow Deer Lures, a proven product
• Federal Duck Stamp Debuts at Bass Pro Shops
• 2009-10 HUNTING/FURTAKER LICENSES TO GO ON SALE JUNE 15

ODNR to Open 23 State Nature Preserves to Special Archery Hunts

June 26, 2009 COLUMBUS, OH — An increasing deer population, resulting in negative impacts to native plant communities, has led the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves to coordinate special archery deer hunts at 23 state nature preserves across the state. » Full Story

• YORK COUNTY MEAT PROCESSOR GUILTY OF SELLING VENISON
• DELAWARE COUNTY GUILTY OF KILLING WILDLIFE
• MARYLAND MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO ATTEMPTING TO PURCHASE WILDLIFE
• Castalia Hatchery will be Temporarily Closed to Visitors, Tours

New sporting clays facility open at Seven Springs

July 2, 2009 SEVEN SPRINGS, PA — Pull. Set the clays free. » Full Story

• Geauga Bowmen Host First Bowfishing Derby
• J.T. Charters’ secrets of catching walleye
• Clearcutting for a Diverse Wildlife Habitat
• A Recipe For Independence Day

Big Buck Rendezvous returns

March 29, 2009 Mark your calendars now for the 6th Annual Big Buck Rendezvous, to be held Sept. 19-20, 2009 at the Rogers Community Auction facility in Rogers, Ohio. We have some more exciting things planned for this year. (No rain, please!) We’re bringing back all the good stuff, lots of great vendors, interesting seminars, Buckeye Big Buck Club scoring, our big Sweepstakes drawing, Redneck Truck Show, Cornhole Tournament and more. » Full Story

The Frugal Sportsman

March 29, 2009 With the cost of everything going through the roof, many of today’s sportsmen must cut corners in order to keep enjoying their outdoor passions and I am no exception. Here are five cost-cutting ideas that have helped me to stay afield the last few seasons. Pack a Lunch Restaurant food can be expensive. Taking food with you can save several dollars per person and the food doesn’t have to be extravagant. A few cold-cut sandwiches, chips and beverages can make a quick, satisfying meal and won’t take much time from your outdoor activities. Make Your Own Ice It always amazes me how much it » Full Story

• The Whitetail’s Glands & Scent Communication

Bowfishing success on the Ohio River

June 8, 2009 Got an old bow around? Do you like to fish? Are you seeking a way to hone your archery skills in the ‘off’ months? Bowfishing. That’s the answer. » Full Story

• Great day for walleye fishing
• IMPROVING HUNTER ACCESS

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