Spring Gobbler Season: The Thrill of Talking to an “Old Tom”

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I have had Gobblers running to me as I was leaving his area for fear he would lose out on a potential new Girlfriend.

Cross-Bow Season is Here,…Are You Ready?

Given this is the first time Cross-Bow will be allowed during the regular Bow season, it should be a phenomenal season, and I am already hearing from other hunters that the deer population is pretty high this year.  So how do you best prepare for the season?  We all have stories of the “One” that [...]

Hunting Preparation during these “Hot” Summer Days

Johnson, Rich at hearing on legis proposals

As we all bear this intense heat, one ponders what to do on the weekend.  Do I get ready for the Cross-Bow season that will start on September 15th, or something that gets you out in the outdoors, and on the cool side?  I knew that pre-scouting of my hunting area was not a good [...]

Deer Crossbow Hunting is a “Must” to do

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  Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) made a great decision this year by now allowing crossbows to be used during the entire Regular Bow Season. I know what you are saying, “No way.” Well yes, it is true. Here is the verbiage from the DNR web site:     “Crossbows are legal for all [...]

Before Talking Sex to a Gobbler, it is a Good Idea to do Some Pre-Scouting

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 By Rich Johnson SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT for THE CHESAPEAKE It is always a good idea to do some Pre-Scouting on whatever Game you plan to hunt, and Spring Gobbler is no different. I did such scouting with my young son last Sunday, and even if you do not see anything, it is a good Father and [...]

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