John Martino

When it comes to deer hunters, there are two important dates. Opening day and the rut. Unlike the season opener, which is singular, the rut is a drawn-out process.

At a recent gathering of friends, I was asked a question, which I found interesting.

Sportsmen and women love October. The scenery is downright beautiful, hunting season is underway and the fishing can be at its best.

Kokomo’s Stew Matlock scored on this trophy buck during this year’s early archery season. Submitted photo

Today marks a holiday of sorts. Maybe not a designated national holiday — but to hunters, it’s more than that.

With this year’s deer hunting season in full swing, there is no doubt many freezers are brimming with neatly wrapped packages of venison.

The tireless tradition of hunting is unique.

Sellers can do so much before their home gets inspected to put their home in the most positive position and make the job of the New Jersey home inspector easier.

I hear it every year and I hate it.

Billy Cotsis, Jim Claven, and Dr John Martino share their top picks for a season of inspiration and discovery