Despite testing a record-low number of deer for chronic wasting disease in 2013, the Department of Natural Resources has already verified a record 350 CWD-positive cases during the annual collection period that ends March 31. The DNR has collected 4,319 d
Darkness was still 30 minutes away in late October when the third deer of the evening walked into the opening beneath my tree stand, looked around and started lapping water from the muddy puddle 20 yards away. I had no interest in arrowing the adult doe o
Fashion writers keep telling us that camouflage is “trending” and “going mainstream.” Then they try proving their claims by name-dropping celebrities who “rock camo” in their daily wardrobe. I usually sidestep these claims, painfully aware that my wife an
Folks often blame white-tailed deer and the deer ticks they carry for spreading Lyme disease in the United States, especially from Minnesota to New England to northern Virginia. But if we insist on pointing fingers, we could make a co-conspirator case aga
While shooting four models of 100-grain broadheads to fine-tune my hunting bow this past summer, I couldn't help but think about my first archery deer season 42 years ago.My bow-hunting setup in 1971 consisted of cedar arrows, Bear Razorhead broadheads, a
Moments after my wife Penny gave birth to our third daughter in September 1988, I envisioned myself sitting in a deer stand while my kids made a drive through woody draws and forested river bottoms in Wisconsin. I’ve long since abandoned that idea.
If chronic wasting disease hasn’t concerned nonhunters the past 11 years because they’re vegans, vegetarians or someone who just avoids venison, recent research suggests their CWD exemption might be ending. In case you missed it, Christoph
A recent study provides fascinating insights into why hunting might be growing in popularity in the United States after declining for much of the past 35 years. I’m not talking about the “2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associate
Accomplished outdoor writer Patrick Durkin looks back at the special moment when his daughter took her first animal with a bow.
Although often mistaken for a poisonous breed, the Fox Snake is rather harmless except for mice, birds, frogs, gophers, chipmunks and small rabbits, which it routinely dines on.
Wisconsin’s recent flap about creating a hunting season for groundhogs has many up in arms. But, who's right and who's wrong when it comes to changing a long standing huunting law?
What happens when snowmobiles are used as weapons against wildlife?
Take a closer look at the amazing survival skills of the Grouse.
In an effort to retrieve gear from the past deer season, the author runs into some unexpected company.
The latest results from Wisconsin’s first wolf hunt has increased our understanding of this intriguing predator.
What happens when one of natures cutest scavangers visits the author's deer camp?
Some hunters believe crossbows can have a negative impact on our sport. Before you make up your mind take a look at the latest info on how it is affecting Michigan hunters.
Forget about finding entertainment elsewhere, all you need to do is look in the deer woods.
