Venesky Outdoors

08/08/2022

Matt Rinella is the brother of Steve Rinella, host of the MeatEater show on Netflix. I got to know Matt several months ago and he has a very interesting perspective on the commercialization of hunting, among other issues, and it generated a lot of buzz when he went public with his concerns. I was also a guest on his podcast recently at https://huntquietly.org/. Some say Matt's positions are controversial, while others believe he is 100% correct. In any case, it's something for every hunter to think about.

“I just couldn’t understand why we’re recruiting more hunters. I talk to hunters across the country and overcrowding on public lands is a major issue,” he said. “The truth is, there are a lot of hunters out there that don’t want to see more hunters, especially if we don’t have the s**c...

05/01/2022

Country music star Chase Rice talks about relishing time in the great outdoors chasing bucks, beer, and big fish.

04/01/2022

I always find it interesting when celebrities are into hunting and fishing, and country singer Chase Rice is legit. We had a lot of fun talking about the outdoors, music, his farm and much more for this story in Hook & Barrel Magazine.

Country music star Chase Rice talks about relishing time in the great outdoors chasing bucks, beer, and big fish.

23/12/2021

Enjoyed talking about my two favorite topics - the outdoors and agriculture - with Chet Mozloom/The Lands at Hillside Farms for his podcast. Hillside is a great example of how farming and nature can co-exist.

23/12/2021

When it comes to programs designed to aid landowners to improve wildlife habitat, the money and assistance are readily available, but the interest has been […] Read More

23/12/2021

When the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Operation Game Thief program was rolled out in 2015, the response was dramatic. Within the first three weeks, more than […] Read More

20/12/2021

Years ago a commissioner on the Pennsylvania Game Commission board casually inquired during a meeting about the possibility, or feasibility, of pushing for a limited […] Read More

20/12/2021

"It’s been getting busier every year and this archery season, during a 10-day stretch during the rut, I was getting 30 calls a day.”

20/12/2021

In the field, the experience is real as each hunter is paired with a mentor and assigned a ground blind placed in an area of the refuge where deer activity is high.

17/05/2021

When a reader sent me a trail cam video captured over the winter, I had mixed emotions about it. Yes, predators are an important part of nature, but the act of predation can be shockingly brutal. My column for PA Outdoor News on the topic, including the video (Even though it's a natural event, it might not be suitable for everyone).
https://veneskyoutdoors.com/natures-population-control-not-always-easy-to-accept/

04/04/2021

The first typical rack from Pennsylvania to officially score more than 200 inches dominates the record books.

A set of enormous antlers recently discovered in a southeastern Pennsylvania antique shop has a new home, and a new spot in the record book.