Zeke Wilson

Cooler weather is ideal for hunting, as it increases game movement. Both doves and geese have been flying regularly as their need to feed grows. Hunting pressure or a strong

With squirrel season now open, hunters can use their free time to explore the forest. Covering ground offers the best chance of discovering areas where habitat is stronger. With the

October’s approach offers much to outdoor enthusiasts and is perhaps the most anticipated month of the year. Abundant animal and bird populations are eagerly consuming food sources, making sightings common.

As the archery season winds down, hunters can still find success by adjusting tactics and staying alert to fall turkey regulations.

The firearm deer season is in full swing, allowing licensed hunters to pursue venison.

The firearm deer season is in full swing, allowing licensed hunters to pursue venison. While thoughts of a big buck come to mind each time a hunter enters the woods, antlerless deer often provide outstanding opportunity. Styles and methods of deer hunting vary greatly, yet killing a deer is rarely an easy endeavor.

Trout season opened Saturday, allowing licensed anglers across the state to cast their lines. Rain-swollen streams in some sections were largely unfishable. The upper sections of tributaries and lakes are good places to target when flows are high.

Owls and whippoorwill calls over the weekend were special spring sounds to hear. The hope for a chance to talk turkey led me to another state.

Spring gobbler season opens Saturday across the state. With all the anticipation surrounding opening day, it's important to remember the season runs for a full month.

Both bear and fawn sightings are becoming common across the county. Fawns should never be touched or removed, regardless of the assumptions or good intentions of those who encounter them.