The Difference Between Shooting and Hunting
Around the age of 12 I went on my first bird shoot in the state of Ohio. One snowy, winter morning my dad…
Upland Birds
Bag Limits Creating Monsters
The first game bird bag limits in this country were established by the state of Iowa in 1878 as a way to protect remaining…
Connecting with Bobwhite
The number of Ohio residents who recognize the distinctive call of Bobwhite is dwindling. The old-timers, a few farmers, the occasional birder can still…
Backyard Bobwhite: Part 4
Release the Birds It’s a bitter sweet day. The quail project we conceived in the spring (Part 1) is winding down as the leaves…
Backyard Bobwhite: Part 2
Can a pen-raised quail make it in the wild? If you’ve had the privilege to hunt Bobwhite over a few seasons in areas where…
Backyard Bobwhite: Part 1
Is the key to restoring quail right out your back door? I grew up in small farming community in rural Northeast Ohio. It’s not…
Preparing Birds for the Cooler
Most folks who watch hunting shows on TV or who are new to the sport may never see what happens to birds after they…
Skewering Meathunters: The True Cost of a Pound of Game Bird
I often see bird hunters profess that they hunt for food. But when I think about my days afield, meat is often the last…
Pheasant Defying Drought….. For Now
There has been a lot of news about the terribly dry conditions across the bulk of the country this year. This news sparked many…