As bow season approaches, Oak Duke recalls how hunting practices and deer populations have changed over the years.

For woodchucks and furbearers, a minimum of .22 caliber is required. However, big game like deer, bear, and elk are off-limits for airguns unless House Bill 1538 passes.

Amelia got her turkey on May 10, completing her goal of getting all three big game animals in one hunting year. “They came into the (decoy) and they wouldn’t stop coming,” she said.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Air guns, in calibers from .177 to .22, are already permitted for small game in Pennsylvania, but not for big game hunting like for deer or bears.

At age 63, he’s been enjoying deer hunting for 51 years. He started archery hunting at age 16. “I’ve probably killed 80% of my deer with a bow,” the compound bowhunter said.

At 203 5/8 points, the buck exceeds the current record of 197 points, which belongs to another Colorado deer that was taken by Ronald E. Sniff in 1969. Official certification as the Pope and Young ...

Hunting a buck bedding area during the rut could be your ticket to hanging an old bruiser on the wall. Here’s what you should know. Defining Buck Bedding Let’s start by agreeing on terms. Of course, ...

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"I got in the stand about 2 o'clock." And 30 minutes later, deer began moving into the area. After a while, a big mature buck came into view, but Cadby didn't shoot.

4 Clues for How to Read a Deer Track in the Snow When you find what look like fresh deer tracks in the snow, the first thing you want to do is focus on an individual hoofprint for some specific clues.