Turkey Hunting

Woman Charged in Illegally Killing Black Bear, Franklin Pa

NW Pa. woman charged with illegally killing black bear at her home

I always hate to read an article about poaching. If the charges are true this woman illegally killed a black bear, essentially stealing from every hunter who buys a hunting license and bear tag.

I have hunted black bear several times and unfortunately did not even see one. It's really disgusting to think that someone would illegally kill a bear or any game animal.

As a hunter I am disgusted by poachers and feel the $1500 penalty is not severe enough. What are your thoughts?

Sunday Hunting in Pa

Sunday hunting in PA: Pennsylvania Game Commission wants to legalize hunting on Sunday. - mcall.com

It looks like Sunday hunting in Pa is one step closer... I would love to hunt on a Sunday, what are your thoughts?

Use Of Deadly Force

Pa. Allows More Use Of Deadly Force For Self-Defense - Pittsburgh News Story - WTAE Pittsburgh

I am glad to see this become law, what are your thoughts?

Gummi Bears

Poconos bear candy shots: Poconos bear candy shots - mcall.com

As the old saying goes, it's as easy as taking candy from a baby! A 150 to 200 pound black bear tried to take the gummi bears off a two year old girl in northern Monroe County, near the Pocono Mountains.

Fortunately for the girl, a neighbor with a handgun was able to fire three shots to scare the wandering bear away. It's a stark reminder for individuals living in bear country, keep a close watch on small children and pets.

Ham and Bacon Shoot

Visit California Hill Gun Club website for directions

Morel Mushroom Hunting

When Mark and I would spring turkey hunt we would always be on the look out for morel's.... love fresh morels !

World Record Grizzly

Check out this great story of a local guy and his dream hunt of 2009 !

Hog Hunting

What a great video, fantastic job !

Nikon Pro Staff Rifle Scope

I recently ordered a Nikon 3-9x50 rifle scope in anticipation of taking a hunting trip later this fall. I am planning on going to Missouri to hunt whitetailed deer with Dreams Become Reality .

My weapon of choice in the past has always been a compound bow or a crossbow since my injury. I have not hunted with a rifle since the mid-1990s. I plan on mounting this Nikon Pro Staff scope on my Remington 270.

Since it has been quite a few years since I have shot a rifle, I am sure I need to practice and concentrate on the basics of marksmanship. This will require a few trips to the shooting range!

Chris Gillin the CEO of Dreams Become Reality had a very good suggestion the other evening over dinner. He suggested a sip and puff trigger-activator, that would possibly be more accurate than my current BMF type.

If I have the opportunity to take a mature Whitetail at 100 yards or more , I would like every advantage I can have, to make a clean and quick harvest.   This scope should provide a good opportunity even in lowlight conditions such as  dawn and dusk.

Keep checking back for a full review.  Any thoughts on optics?