Deer Camp Tales and Outdoor Writer Jokes
An Ohio deer camp memoir recounts jokingly dismissive remarks about an outdoor writer who misses a buck while brothers from the Yoder clan and camp cook Frank Walker share meals and stories. The piece ends with a vivid map locating a huge buck crossing private property, noting the writer may hunt it next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Yoder
Baltimore
Guy
Lewistown
Les
Elyria
Ted
Gene
Cold Spring
Glen
Wire Fence
Glenn
Barth
Frank Walker
Conditioned Hunters Skip Quail Harvest in Ohio
Ohio hunters conditioned to pheasants showed little effort to harvest quail this year, says Hayden Olds chief of the Division of Wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Hayden Olds
Division of Wildlife
Opening Day Bear Kill Falls Short Across Pennsylvania
Opening day bear hunting in Pennsylvania saw far fewer bears taken than last year as fog rain and sparse hunters reduced totals in 19 northcentral counties. South central Pennsylvania reported the only rise with 10 bears while archery hunters in Venango County chased a bear and fled, hat lost, claiming the bear fled into the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Northcentral
Southcentral
Venango County
Learn to Read Tracks for Weathering Conditions
An instructional note describes improvised ways to print and read tracks using simple tools when dedicated gear is unavailable. It emphasizes practicing in yard conditions and adapting to wet or snowy weather, with hints at timing and proper preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol
Snowy
Hatch Bow Troy
Bunting
Two Men Share A Deer Stand In West Virginia
Two hunters shared the same deer stand in a West Virginia county producing venison for Coming Keone. Bermerd Disnex at 155 Harvard Ave and Willard Wells at 22 Bon Air Ave were among men in the Peane County area about 35 miles south of Parkersburg. Two six point shots were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etvriens
West Virginia
Bisbee
Peane County
Parkersburg
Mreghiy Reich Counties
Bristol Zoo weighs Methuselen tortoise at twenty pounds
Four men carried a giant tortoise named Methuselen to a scale at Bristol Zoo where officials announced the animal weighed twenty pounds. The event drew local attention in Bristol England as staff provided the measurement to visitors.
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Bristol
England
Updfour
Archery clubs wrestle with growth and weak organization
Archery growth is hampered by lack of organization and commitment as Bowbenders of Orkway face a canceled novelty shoot with no targets or prizes. The Wellington Bowhawks report poor turnout at a work party, while area clubs plan indoor shoots and winter schedules, signaling a rough year ahead for local archery groups.
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BRBB
Wellington
Vermilion
Bownawks
Wilson
Betty Staples
Wellington Bowhawks
Bowhawk
Pat Gallatin
Crappie Recipes Highlight Winter Catch to Fry
Winter crappie fishing yields meat prized for frying. The piece promotes keeping fat hot for deep fat frying and shares a Crappies and Rice dish with flaked crappie rice parsley pimento cream salt pepper and paprika.
Vermilion Yacht Club weighs talks, dinners amid winter events
Miles Shilling proposes a taxi runabout boat on wheels to link taxis with marinas and clubs. Lorain and Vermilion yacht clubs announce elections, dinners, and a Christmas gathering. annual meetings set, officers elected, and plans laid for the 67th Inter-Lake Yachting Association meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Shilling
Vermilion
Inter-Lake Yachting Association
Cantabe Cliffs Beach Club
Offcers
Paraplegic Still Hunts Farms in Michigan
William Deverman Jr. of Tustin Michigan, paralyzed from the waist down in a tractor crash, returns to farming with a new tractor, a cooperative setup with neighbors, and a state permit to hunt from his car. He uses a saddle horse and leather straps to reach remote areas.
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Tustin. Mich
William Deverman Jr
Deverman
Qeverman
State Conservation Department
Oeverman
Ohioan Tops Old Rifle Record At Reno
Ohio native Tom Frye, field representative for Remington Arms, shattered a 52x year rifle target mark in Reno Nevada by scoring 700 010 hits on 24 inch wood blocks. Frye surpassed Ad Topperwein's prior record as four men aided by two rifles and eight hours a day over fourteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nev
Ohio
Tom Frye
Remington Arms Co., Inc
Ad Topperwein
Topperwein
Frye
Nyion
Tonnerwein
Archer Bags Deer in Two States in 15 Minutes
An experienced hunter from Hinton Virginia known as Riesleman reportedly crossed the state line on a forest service road on March 21 to harvest deer in both Virginia and West Virginia within 15 minutes. He claimed licenses for both states and credited a secret tactic.
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Archer
Robert MM
Hunter Positioning For A Shot In The Field
A hunter should maintain balance for quick action. The stance involves a squat step with brief pauses, keeping the left foot leading while the right foot advances, then alternate moves without crossing steps. The guide emphasizes readiness for a flush at any moment.
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Timaes
Sefore
Facemire Wins Traptitle at Oberlin Sportsmen Meet
Eugene Facemire captured the Class A crown at Oberlin Sportsmen's Club trapshooting as 72 of 29 eligible shooters braved snow. Jim Childers won Class B with 295, Hack placed third in A, Worcester led Class C with 15x35 tied with Smith, and runners-up were named in B. Emmett Thompson noted continued Sunday shoots while weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Sportsmen’s Club
Eugene Facermire
Furnace St
Elyria
Jim Worcester
Eugene Facemire
Oberlin
Jim Childers
Facemire
E. Moulder
Gil Hack
Andy Smith
Worcester
Bob Heney
Ted
Childers
Ertreil Thompson
Bil Sparks
Dan Disilin
Emmett Thompson
Debates Over Deer Seasons Stir Public Opinion
Dr Joseph Linduska of Remington Arm Company criticizes current deer management arguing feed is scarce. Biologists advocate reduced herds to ensure healthier deer, while hunters resist seasons limiting does and emphasize female protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe
Joseph Linduska
Remington Arm
Hen pheasant value set at 100 dollars in court
Three Buckeye hunters paid 31 dollars each for eight hen pheasants. In Resinaven Wild Area they were fined 810 dollars total plus costs after weeded with legal hens.
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Resinaven Wild‘de
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Hale
Zaces
Cowan Lake
Cinion
John Walker
Distict Fish Management
Eeemeiaarene
ST Es Newspaper
the Chronicle-Telegram
East Avenue
Post Office
Lorain
Sportsman's Digest
Methusalem’s
Archer Afield
Black River
Orkway
Black River CroUnes
Wake Park
Emer
Oberin Sportsmen's Club
Wilson Staples
Tom Sheldon
Bowhawks
Ifield
Animal
Hunter
By Dayle Rodgers
Dave Burley
Bob Daleek
Don Young
Ted Goodson
Bob Friend
Dan Nee
Don Durfee
Dave William
LYC
Coast Guard
Beaver Park
Lorain Coast Guard Station
AE Philips
Beaver Park Boot Club
Ted Branning
Vermilion Yacht Club
Aimee
Carter
Cleveland
Vermilon Boat Club
Alondav
Vermilon Legion Hall
Ralph Sharprack
Georgian Bar
Ray “Gunner” Smith
Ld Cal Star Fiest
VSC
Aring
Ray Fall
Star Fleet
Hoss
Ted Goodvis
Cadillac Park
Amherst
Gass
C-T
Snoopers
Larry's Drive
Sport Shop
Middle Ave
Tos Arsens
Sportsmans Digest
Rome
of the Cabin Sports Shop
Eloise
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