Minimum hunting age
When I was 14 I went small gaming with my father and a single shot New England Firearms 12 gauge and at 16 with my Ruger 30:06 rifle for deer. I didn’t take up bowhunting until I was in college a few...
View ArticleMinimum setback distances
I just read a legislative alert from the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance that indicated that there is a new proposal in the state of Connecticut sponsored by anti-trappers that would expand the setback or...
View ArticleDEC releases fox on trapper – update
I was recently contracted by a customer who had issues with a fox attacking/injuring her dog(s) as well as property damage. They had been battling this fox for a couple of years now as she made dens...
View ArticleArchery only 4J – citizen task force
When I first moved here in 1998 I was thrilled that I moved into an archery only big game zone – 4J. Don’t get me wrong I also gun hunt but must admit to getting pretty disgusted once the guns start...
View ArticleHSUS earns grade of D – again!
As many of you know I’m no fan of animal rights philosophies and even less of a fan of the parent organizations that disseminate these philosophies for their own financial gain under the guise of...
View ArticlePosted signs and trespassing
One would think that trespassing is pretty cut and dry and straight forward. Seriously, if it isn’t your property and you don’t have permission then you can’t go on it yet there always seems to be a...
View ArticleGuide to advanced turkey hunting
I recently took on the task of reviewing a turkey hunting book by Richard Combs entitled “Guide to Advanced Turkey Hunting” and published by Skyhorse Publishing. I must admit that my primary...
View ArticleHow was your turkey season?
It has been difficult to judge in that I’ve only got out twice. The first time was raining but I’m a diehard and went out anyway – besides I know turkeys don’t like getting wet and my uncle’s low grass...
View ArticleA sportsmen’s father’s day
As a kid my father when we asked him if there was anything he would like for Father’s day he would only say “just a couple of lures”. Indeed, this holiday is not at all like its May predecessor in...
View ArticleGone fishing…
Recently I have had some radical changes in my life including a possible career change, writing some articles for other magazines and a huge boom in my trapping business. My wife has to have shoulder...
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