An Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife poaching investigation, conducted in collaboration with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, resulted in a combined 40 guilty pleas from William I. Bethel, 28, of Columbus, and Justin A. Booth, 23, of Columbus.
The two central Ohio men were known on YouTube as Creek Kings Outdoors.
YouTubers in Ohio plead guilty to slew of poaching charges Read More »
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Forestry invites the public to attend in-person open houses to learn more about the annual work plan for state forests. All three open houses will take place Aug. 31 through Sept. 3.
Ohio DNR Forestry open houses will give insight into future planning Read More »
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves is holding special deer hunts at state nature preserves and state scenic river lands across Ohio during the 2026-2027 hunting season. These locations were identified as areas where browsing by high deer populations poses a threat to native plant communities.
Drawings, meetings coming for special deer hunts in Ohio Read More »
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report across the state on July 24, 2026.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on July 24, 2026 Read More »
The Minnesota DNR invites public comment on a proposal to create an optional, alternative three-duck bag limit.
“Waterfowl hunter numbers have declined significantly within the past 20 years due to many factors, including the varying bag limits for certain species and sexes of ducks. That complexity may be a barrier to new or inexperienced hunters,” said Nate Huck, DNR migratory gamebird consultant.
Minnesota DNR seeks input on three-duck limit proposal Read More »
Iowa deer hunters have some changes they should understand ahead of the upcoming hunting seasons.
Deer license sales will now begin at 9 a.m., on Aug. 15, which is a change from previous years. Audubon, Carroll and Greene counties have been added to the Antlered-buck only first regular gun season.
Iowa deer hunters have important changes to know heading into 2026-2027 hunting seasons Read More »
Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials are investigating a lake sturgeon that was found on Durham Road in Whitehall (Muskegon County), just south of the White River access.
The 71-inch fish was dumped on the road between midnight and 5:30 a.m. Friday, July 17. Damage to the left gill plate of the sturgeon indicates that it may have been snagged.
Michigan DNR seeks information about 6-foot sturgeon dumped in Muskegon County Read More »
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on July 9, 2026.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on July 9, 2026 Read More »
Volunteer observers reported 344 sandhill cranes in Ohio during the 2026 Midwest Crane Count, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The count was coordinated by the Division of Wildlife, Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative, and the International Crane Foundation.
Ohio’s annual sandhill crane count drops in 2026 Read More »
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)
We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.
If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.
Let’s get you reading!
We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.
• 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:
If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.
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.
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.
