Recent content by Reilly Auld

On my trip to Iowa last week several landowners have CRP contracts expiring and they have farmers waiting to plant

I just returned from my annual trip to WC Iowa. It was difficult hunting. Most waterways were snowed in. The good CRP held birds but they were bunched up and spooky. I still had wonderful dog work and brought home several roosters. Always great to see my friends in Iowa.

I miss the days of Curt Gowdy, Bing Crosby, and Phil Harris on The American Sportsman. That was great TV

I was grouse and woodcock hunting in the UP several years ago when my setter Sammie pointed a bear sow and three cubs. That was exciting. Sammie also pointed a fertilizer bag in a clear cut in SE Ohio. There were several chicken wire cylinders too. I stumbled on someone’s dope plantation

I have been hunting on the same landowners in Iowa for over 35 years. I always give them items from my local area in SE Ohio. Ski pop, Amish made cheese, and chocolate from a wonderful local chocolatier. I’m fixing to give one farmer some good old WV moonshine. His wife makes wonderful...

It is always a good idea to have forested land appraised upon purchase to establish a basis. You should only have to pay tax on the annual growth from the date of purchase.

It sounds like you are dealing with a reputable company. It is very important that you express what your objectives are to the procurement forester. Be sure to explain your desire about stacking the tops and brush to the crew that is actually doing the harvest. Take a look at some recent and...

I haven’t sold any timber. I have purchased timber and advised landowners in my career. Is the fellow that purchased the timber a certified forester? If not, did you get advice from a forester? With regards to taxes it is best to have a tax basis. If you haven’t owned the property for several...

As the Yinzers say, “Dem birds r in da jaggers”

Ski pop, trail bologna, and Amish Swiss cheese. Some crackers. And don’t forget the mustard, it helps with leg cramps too

I don't just shoot at pointed birds, but that is what I prefer to do. I always try to get on the rooster before his landing gear goes up. The faster that you get on them the more likely I will kill the bird. My uncle always said be ready, don't carry your gun like a suitcase or on your...

I have always felt that shooting pointed pheasants is like shooting free throws in basketball. You ought to be at least 80%

Looks like 217,000 will be stocked this year. Not 260,000

That’s very good advice!

Doing the right thing is always the right thing to do.