Hunting Helps Keep an Optimal Number of Animals

Is hunting helpful when it comes to keeping optimal numbers of animals in an environment? It definitely is. Now there are some people who hate the idea of killing any living thing, and they despise the idea of hunting for sport. That said, if no one hunted, there’s a good chance society would be seeing… Read more »

Deer Hunting Is Increasing in Popularity

Deer hunting is increasing in popularity according to the National Deer Association (NDA), the leading conservation organization dedicated to conserving North America’s favorite game animal. The reports are in for the 2020 hunting season, and deer hunters harvested some 6.3 million whitetails nationwide! This number was the most since 2011. Also, when it comes to… Read more »

Bowhunting Can Help Improve Your Health

Do you bowhunt? If so, you’re helping improve your health. Bowhunting is a physically demanding activity that requires sweating, moving, crouching, etc. Arm Workout How about your arms? If you train with a bow, you’ll notice you’re using (and strengthening) your muscles, including ones in your arms, hands, shoulders and chest. So, if you want… Read more »

Pennsylvania Recently Celebrated National Hunting and Fishing Day

Pennsylvania recently celebrated National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 25. This day, established by Congress in 1971, is a chance to recognize how important hunting and fishing are to both the people and the economy of Pennsylvania as well as the U.S.A. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf said, “Hunting and angling offer participants an opportunity… Read more »

How Lightweight Rifles Are Helping Some Hunters Continue Their Passion

Sometimes hunters of a certain age find they can’t handle hunting the way they used to, and this is usually due to some change in their life. For instance, older hunters might be battling some physical issues that make it harder to carry all the gear they need to bring with them when going on… Read more »

What Can We Expect When Hunting During These Crazy Times?

Without question, it has been a trying year for Americans and the world as we deal with the effects of a global pandemic. The pandemic has affected all things, including hunting. With that in my mind, what are some of the changes we can expect in regards to hunting in 2020? A Proliferation of New… Read more »

Hunting in Pennsylvania Has Never Been Safer

It’s almost impossible to turn on the television, open the newspaper or hop online without seeing news that will make your heart sink thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, perhaps more so than ever, we need some good, uplifting news mixed in. Such good news came with a recent report that found hunting has never… Read more »

Keep an Eye on These Potential Hunting Changes Coming to Pennsylvania

In 2019, there was one major hunting change that was made that still has many hunters reeling. The first day of the firearms season was moved from the Monday after Thanksgiving to the Saturday after Thanksgiving for the first time since 1962. It shook a lot of hunters to their core. And there could be… Read more »

Commonly Heard Hunting Myths

Hunting is a very controversial topic in some circles. Those who are opposed to the idea of hunting often try to spread myths about it in an effort to convince others not to hunt. These myths obviously do not portray hunting in a positive light at all, and they turn some people off from hunting… Read more »

Could Hunting on Sundays in Pennsylvania Become a Thing?

Way back in 1873, the state of Pennsylvania decided to ban hunting on Sundays. Since then, hunters have gotten into the habit of putting their hunting gear away and staying home on Sundays, even in the middle of hunting seasons. However, that could all change soon if a group of lawmakers gets their way. They’re… Read more »