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Pennsylvania Game Commission plans to make cuts to it's excellent pheasant stocking program. They are closing 2 of the four pheasant game farms that they previously operated and are planning to outsource some of their pheasant propagation to private farms. Below is a Petition to oppose certain...

Those concerned with maintaining a quality pheasant release program in Pa. would likely be interested this; See;Petition For the Pennsylvania Game Commission to Continue the Operation of Two Pheasant Farms The Bird Hunting Society Petition

I am looking for input from hunters with experience where they would be able to give input comparing the breeds Lab vs Golden retriever for upland, ducks , grouse and best friend? (would include watch dog to a lesser degree but is also a plus) Thanks for your input.

Who all filled out pheasant hunting survey reports for days hunting pheasants in Ohio and what were your results and / or recommendations if any? I filled out 3 reports for 3 days of hunting stocked birds on public land in NE Oh.. 3 days hunting , about 2.5 hrs. each time out - 1 bird flushed...

Not a good thing for the long term big picture in my opinion. See; http://www.motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2014/03/land-grabs-not-just-africa-anymore

Can anyone recommend a gunsmith who can alter the choke constriction on an older model german made 16 gauge? (Bergsmuller & Sohne) and an idea of what it might cost? I think the constriction of the gun is mod & full and I'd prefer imp cyl in the first barrel and maybe mod. in the second. *

"What Happened To Our Quail? Observations of an Old Quail Hunter." http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/out-there/2013/11/what-happened-our-quail-observations-old-quail-hunter#comment-1001475721 Pheasants too...I think he's right.

I'm looking for input on finding a dependable 12 gauge double with double triggers that has a safety that automatically goes on when the gun is cocked, is relatively light weight, and can accept or be made to accept various chokes. I do have a preference for sxs but would find an over under to...

Let's all hope that "the force" prevails. http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2013/09/cover-crops-no-till-david-brandt-farms

200 Species Extinct Every Day, Unlike Anything Since Dinosaurs Disappeared 65 Million Years Ago I wonder what percentage of the world population pays attention to news of species extinction rates like this. I think that in general humans are inclined toward tunneled vision and catastrophe...

In general, mostly because of the increase in acreages of corn production, which sucks up allot of water, and feedlot cattle production. Some interesting data and maps in this article. Hopefully a majority of Americans will increasingly get smarter...

I wonder if widespread use of these techniques could be managed to bring back a golden age of upland hunting nationwide ? I'm surprised not to see more mention of these methods from wildlife conservation groups. Watch video; Under Cover Farmers *

Interesting article on the topic of the pervasiveness of modern day pesticide use into varied ecosystems. IMO this is pretty much common sense. It often seems that denial is greed's greatest handyman. Pesticide Suspected in Bee Die-Offs Could Also Kill Birds...

Wake Up Call A Perfect Storm of Wildlife Habitat Loss—and How to Stop It http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/conservationist/2013/04/perfect-storm-wildlife-habitat-loss—and-how-stop-it Life After CRP gf.nd.gov/gnf/private-lands/docs/life-after-crp.pdf...

A very profound and enlightening presentation that is well worth watching for anyone who is at all concerned about wildlife, land resources and the viable future of humans on this planet. Modern industrial agricultural practices are desertifying our planet "What Could the Massacre of 40,000...

Maybe there's some hope for improvement within the modern AG landscape. Here is a link to an interesting article that references a 2012 University of Iowa study that combined using cover crops right in with a main crop so there's much much less reliance on herbicide & chemical use with limited...

Goodbye Grasslands, Hello Corn A new paper by South Dakota State University researchers published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science looked at recent land-use changes in what they call the "western corn belt"—North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska between...

It's fun, almost felt like I just went pheasant hunting... I scored in the top 3% of respondents (so far) and that was at 48% correct. I think I could have done better if I gave a little more time and thought to each question. A couple of them are tricky... Pheasant Hunting IQ Test...

I don't usually see recommendations of fruit bearing shrubs as being important for good pheasant habitat. Back when there was a good population of wild pheasants in N.E. Ohio I found pheasants relied heavily on fruit bearing shrubs and trees for food and cover especially in the winter when...

A mild 50º February pheasant hunting day. Skyler did good and we had a great day in the field. The cover in this area seems to support birds through the winter fairly well. I know the mutli-fora rose is a problem invasive but the birds seem to rely on it heavily for food and cover...