The storm that closed out Friday’s hunt had lasted well into the evening and deposited a nice coating of fresh, crunchy snow. As I crossed the long field toward my stand, guided only by a shimmering pre-dawn sky, I cut
Following an enjoyable – albeit unproductive – day in the woods during Monday’s opener, I set out again Tuesday morning. Where, and with whom I hunt, this day is generally reserved for organized drives because there aren’t a lot of
Monday’s rifle deer opener in Pennsylvania was nearly perfect. The temperature was in the high 30s in northwestern Butler County, which made it extremely comfortable to sit on stand for an extended stretch. The few inches of snow covering the
Brett, Gary, Mike, Shawn, Todd and I arrived at Camp F-Troop on Friday night with high hopes for a repeat of last year’s bear opener. The main character from those events even made a return appearance – this time in
A few years ago the Pennsylvania Game Commission changed the opening day of bear season to the Saturday before Thanksgiving, moving it up two days from its historical Monday start. The decision gave hunters and extra day to chase and