Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
My Account

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Main Menu
Menu
Search
My Account
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Main Menu
Menu
Subscribe to Outdoor News

July 29, 2024

Man picking berries kills grizzly bear in Montana

National News, Nature Page & Night Sky /

A 72-year-old man picking huckleberries in Montana shot and killed a grizzly bear after it attacked in a surprise encounter and injured him badly enough that he had to be hospitalized, authorities said on Friday, July 19.
The man was alone on national forest land when the adult female charged him on July 18. He suffered significant injuries before killing the bear with a handgun, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials said.

Man picking berries kills grizzly bear in Montana Read More »

Outdoor Observations: Survey seeks to better understand the demand for elk licenses in Michigan

Featured, Hunting, Michigan, Opinion /

The Michigan DNR and Michigan State University have teamed up on a survey of hunters who have applied for an elk permit.
The survey is part of a graduate student’s master’s thesis to try to understand the demand for elk licenses in Michigan.
They’re emailing the survey to people who applied for an elk permit in the past and provided an email address, according to MSU researcher, professor Frank Lupi. I completed the survey in a few minutes, but was concerned about a couple questions regarding one’s preferred choices for a license if an auction was held for a few elk licenses to raise money for elk research.

Outdoor Observations: Survey seeks to better understand the demand for elk licenses in Michigan Read More »

Bass most sought after fish at Highlandtown Lake in Ohio’s Columbiana County

Lake Profile, Lake Profile, Ohio /

Highlandtown Lake in Columbiana County in northeast Ohio isn’t a large lake at just 184 acres. But, for what it lacks in size, this out-of-the-way picturesque lake is a pretty good place to tie into a largemouth bass.
So says Curt Wagner, fish management supervisor for the ODNR Division of Wildlife in Akron.

Bass most sought after fish at Highlandtown Lake in Ohio’s Columbiana County Read More »

Ohio Division of Wildlife’s Eric Weimer named fisheries biologist of year

Featured, Fishing, National News, News, Ohio /

Eric Weimer, fishery biologist supervisor at the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife’s Sandusky Research Station, was recently named Fisheries Biologist of the Year for 2024 by the Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
Weimer is the first Ohioan to earn the distinction, according to the ODNR.

Ohio Division of Wildlife’s Eric Weimer named fisheries biologist of year Read More »

Mississippi reduces crappie limits, becoming first state to reduce limits in response to live sonar

Home Page News, National Fishing, National News /

Ever since the first live-sonar units hit the market six years ago, the outdoors media has reported some controversy regarding the advanced fish finding technology. Several manufacturers build the units, and the advanced fish-finders are generally referred to as forward-facing sonar (FFS).
FFS allows anglers to see real-time, live imagery of fish underwater. More advanced users can actually watch their fishing lure or bait underwater, maneuvering it directly to the fish. Some have argued the technology is too good and the anglers using it could put extra pressure on fish populations – especially crappies and muskies. Now, concern that the technology might be too good has led Mississippi biologists to reduce crappie creel limits on the state’s most popular lakes.

Mississippi reduces crappie limits, becoming first state to reduce limits in response to live sonar Read More »

Ohio’s Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program continues efforts to clean up environment

National News, Nature Page & Night Sky, News, Ohio /

The Ohio Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program is continuing its mission of collecting plastic before it reaches a landfill by helping secure two new grants for its partners.
So far in 2024, nearly 50,000 pounds of boat shrink wrap has been collected. That’s in addition to the more than 2.3 million pounds recovered since the program started in 2006, a collaboration created by the Ohio Clean Marinas Program. Shrink wrapping boats is a way to protect them during the wintertime and wrapping a 25-foot boat is equivalent to 2,062 plastic shopping bags.

Ohio’s Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program continues efforts to clean up environment 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!

Continue...

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.

Continue...

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.

Take the Survey

Introducing The Outdoor News Foundation

Donate Today

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!

Sign Up Now

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.