Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Search
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

August 15, 2023

Eurasian watermilfoil, brittle naiad found in areas of West Lake Okoboji: What’s the next step?

Nearly a year ago, the exotic invasive plant Eurasian watermilfoil was discovered on East Lake and other areas of the lower chain of lakes during yearly surveillance monitoring by the Iowa DNR at 153 sites twice a year at the Iowa Great Lakes.
Just a week ago in early August, Eurasian watermilfoil reared its ugly head again when DNR personnel found areas of the invasive plant in three different backwater areas that access West Lake Okoboji: Millers Bay Canal, the Harbor and the Triboji Lagoon.

Eurasian watermilfoil, brittle naiad found in areas of West Lake Okoboji: What’s the next step? Read More »

To pee or not to pee: Sometimes it’s complicated in a dog’s world

I recently gave some thought to an age-old question that many – well, maybe just me – have pondered.
Let’s say you’re taking your “unfixed” male Deutsch drahthaar on a walk. The dog asks you how far you’re going. You decline to acquiesce to his request. It depends on the number mosquitoes and deer flies you encounter.

To pee or not to pee: Sometimes it’s complicated in a dog’s world Read More »

Commentary: Lack of hard data makes tracking N.Y. trophy gobblers a challenge

Early on while conducting research for a book on New York turkey hunting it became evident that collecting the necessary data, tracking down possible records, and weeding out ghost stories of monster gobblers would not be a small task or an exact science.
The abilities of turkey hunters to spin tall tales are as legendary as that of any fisherman. The common issue in vetting any prospective entry, the weight of trophy gobblers is seldom accurate and is suspect in many un-vetted circumstances.

Commentary: Lack of hard data makes tracking N.Y. trophy gobblers a challenge Read More »

Commentary: Just how much technology can our fisheries withstand?

I’m concerned that technology, primarily the use of electronics, has greatly altered the way many people fish. Consequently, I believe that fish management and our game laws are not keeping pace with these advancements, thus putting our fisheries in jeopardy. It’s been a slow and slippery slope, but with the obvious purpose towards using electro-technology to catch more and more fish. Most may be released, but many of those released fish are dying.

Commentary: Just how much technology can our fisheries withstand? Read More »

Minnesota vets paddle the Mississippi River for soldier suicide awareness

The Mississippi River stretches for 2,350 miles from Minnesota’s Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Park Service. Dave Hardy and Frank Lachinski, two military veterans from Itasca County in Minnesota, will be canoeing the entire river this summer and fall for one important cause: to “stop soldier suicide.”
Those three words are written on the canoe and the truck that’s heading to the Gulf of Mexico. Solider suicide has affected the two men in different ways.

Minnesota vets paddle the Mississippi River for soldier suicide awareness Read More »

Chiggers: An itch you just can’t scratch enough

I was on a plane one time, talking to a married couple who had moved from Illinois to Arkansas. The husband was singing the praises of his new home and told me, “The best thing about where we live is that there are no mosquitoes!”
His wife interjected, “Maybe you ought to tell him about the chiggers.” I asked what chiggers were and she told me that they were bugs that bit far worse than mosquitoes and were the most horrible bug on Earth. Hmm! I never heard of them. Until now.

Chiggers: An itch you just can’t scratch enough Read More »

GET THE OUTDOOR NEWS DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX

Sign up for the Outdoor News Weekly Newsletter and get 2 months of FREE access to OutdoorNews.com – packed with hunting, fishing, and conservation news. No Catch.

This offer includes digital access only (not the printed edition)

Email Address(Required)
Password(Required)
Name
What outdoor activities interest you?(Required)

PLEASE READ

Accessing Your Full Subscription Just Got Easier. Introducing Single Sign On.

 We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Click Continue below.
  2. You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.
  3. Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!
  4. After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue.
  5. You’ll either:
    1. Land on the e-edition selection screen (you’re in!)
    2. Be sent to a help page if we didn’t detect a subscription.

If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.

One login. Every edition. Easy.

Let’s get you reading!

PLEASE READ

 We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.

Here’s how it works:

• Click Continue below.

• You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.

• Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!

• After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue. You’ll either:

  1. Land on the e-edition selection screen (you’re in!)
  2. Be sent to a help page if we didn’t detect a subscription.

If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.

Help Shape the Future of OutdoorNews.com!

We know you love the outdoors—now we want to make OutdoorNews.com the ultimate destination for all things hunting, fishing, and conservation.

Take our brief 3 minute survey to share your thoughts, and help us build the best outdoor website on the planet. As a thank you, we’ll send you a special offer!

Together, we can make OutdoorNews.com even better.

Introducing The Outdoor News Foundation

For a limited time, you can get full access to breaking news, all original Outdoor News stories and updates from the entire Great Lakes Region and beyond, the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes, fishing & hunting tips from pros and experts, bonus web content and much, much more, all on your smartphone, tablet or desktop For just a buck per month!

Some restrictions apply. Not valid with other promotions. $1 per month for 6 months (you will be billed $6) and then your subscription will renew at standard subscription rates. For more information see Terms and Conditions. This offer only applies to OutdoorNews.com and not for any Outdoor News print subscriptions. Offer valid thru 3/31/23.

Already a subscriber to OutdoorNews.com? Click here to login.