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Hunting participation sees recent decline

FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — Crystal Egli grew up in rural Vermont, the daughter of a vegetarian, and, for most of her life, terrified of firearms. She didn’t grow up in a family that hunted and wouldn’t know how to become a hunter even if she had an interest in learning. But when she was hired by Colorado Parks and Wildlife as a videographer, she became intrigued by the hunting conversations and conservation work happening around her. This year, Egli became the face of Colorado’s “My First Big Game Hunt” video series, taking viewers on her journey as a hunter and covering ...

Harshbarger: Winter walleyes - Tips for success

Winter walleye fishing can be physically grueling due to colder temperatures, but the chances of landing a trophy increase exponentially during this time of the year. From late October into March, as water temperatures plummet, the walleye start chowing down at an increased rate. With limited options for outdoor activities during the winter months, and with cabin fever kicking in, I like to climb back into my heavy hunting suit and hit the shoreline for hungry ‘eyes. Growing up an avid Juniata River Angler, I am aware that this species of fish sometimes seem like ghosts during the ...

Knouse: The guide to stop wasting wild turkey meat

The first thing most turkey hunters think of when they daydream of eating their most recent harvest, is usually lightly fried and golden brown breast nuggets. Even if it’s not exactly that, it’s safe to say that it’s some variation of the breast meat that comes to their mind. I can’t blame them one bit, because it’s totally delicious. Unfortunately, that’s led to somewhat of a wasteful trend hence the title of today’s article. Now, I grew up in a family that taught me to waste nothing if at all possible, and that’s led me to develop the attitude that every little bit of ...

Harshbarger: inspiring next generation of outdoorsmen

My fondest childhood memories occurred in the outdoors, starting long-before the age that I could actually hunt. My Dad had my brother and I stomping around in the woods, more-less, from the time that we could take an unassisted step or two. Of course, from the age of 12 and through my ...

Chronic wasting disease on hunter’s minds

KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — This year was a dark one for Montana hunters and lovers of wild game meat with the announcement that, for the first time, a wild elk and a wild moose were found infected with chronic wasting disease. CWD is a contagious neurological disease that infects deer, elk and moose. There is no known cure, and it is fatal to infected animals. Animals may be infected for up to two years before showing any symptomatic signs of infection. While there is no known transmission of chronic wasting disease to humans or other animals, including pets or livestock, the Centers ...

Fallen monsters of Pennsylvania of Part 3: Grant Dressler

It’s hard to believe that it was 18 years ago that the Pennsylvania Game Commission first instituted antler restrictions. Although it was extremely unpopular then, nearly two decades later, some would say that the changes made have led to more and more mature bucks being harvested in the ...