If you are having trouble reading serial numbers on an old gun, knife or anything stamped in metal, simply take a lead pencil and lightly rub it over the numbers. The graphite will make them stand out ...

Deer Reduction Zones, previously called urban zones, give hunters opportunities to harvest deer in defined urban areas and along portions of Indiana highways, in addition to harvests allowed within ...

Beginning July 1, hunters can apply for a variety of reserved hunts online. This year, instead of one application period for all draws, they are split into a few different date windows. The reason for ...

Backstraps and tenderloins: Are they the same thing? The answer might surprise you if you’re a hunting newbie, and it even might be news to some of you old-timers! The answer is no, backstraps and ...

Setting up ladder stands by yourself can be a chore, especially if the stand is more than 15 feet tall. The bottom nearly always slides as you attempt to walk the top-heavy ladder up the tree. The ...

Recent legislation that legalizes certain rifles for deer hunting beginning later this year in Indiana has led to questions regarding calibers and cartridges allowed under the new law. Some additional ...

Beginning July 1, deer hunters can apply online for a shot at more than 100 managed deer hunts throughout the state for archery, muzzleloading and modern firearms. Hunts start in mid-September and run ...

As most experienced hunters probably know, hunting from a treestand is a great way to see farther into the woods and keep our scent above deer, which is a huge advantage. My tip: Don’t get complacent ...

Public land hunting opportunities in Kentucky just grew by more than 4,600 acres with the opening of six new properties. Newly opened properties include one new wildlife management area in Nelson and ...

Photo: Quartering a deer properly, knowing to leave the hide on and knowing how to remove the loins without gutting are skills all deer hunters should know. In this age of ATVs, UTVs and 4-wheel drive ...

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Now that deer season has ended and we (hopefully) have freezers full of venison, hunters in many areas turn their attention to small game. Rabbit season is going full bore in several states, so here’s ...