Writers for Ohio Outdoor News performed well in the 2025 craft writing and photography contest sponsored by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio (OWO).
Prizes were awarded to top writers and photographers in the state at OWO’s annual banquet in late April in Cambridge, Guernsey County.
Ohio Outdoor News takes home awards from annual writing contest Read More »
The Missouri Department of Conservation is investigating after several paddlefish were recently found in the Lake of the Ozarks mutilated, skinned or cut open, prompting concerns over suspected illegal activity.
At least three fish were found with apparent cuts or severe injuries, according to McClure’s Guide Service. Two fish were discovered with profane messages carved into them.
The Missouri Department of Conservation is investigating the death of a bald eagle in the Bootheel area of the state. The agency posted on their Facebook page April 13 that the bird was found shot to death at an intersection.
Missouri Department of Conservation asking public for info in bald eagle shooting Read More »
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the May 1, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Know the minimum-length requirements on waters you fish Read More »
Legislation in the Illinois House designed to protect wetlands in the state had not advanced as the spring session of the General Assembly hits its final month.
House Bill 3596, known as the Wetlands Protection Act, aims to establish a state-level permitting program administered by DNR to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material into wetlands.
Wetland protection bill passes Illinois House committee but has not advanced Read More »
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across New York published in the May 1, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
New York’s Outdoor Calendar Read More »
New York cuffs and collars are field reports from DEC Officers. These reports are from the May 1, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
New York Cuffs & Collars: Ice fishing shelter left frozen into ice on Caroga Lake Read More »
The National Park Service recently announced it recorded more than 323 million recreation visits in 2025, including over 13 million overnight stays, with 26 parks setting new visitation records. This despite a 43-day partial government shutdown – the longest ever.
Visitation solid at National Parks in 2025 Read More »
The New York State Outdoor Writers Association will hold its annual conference this year May 7-10, in Greene and Columbia counties. Headquarters will be the Glen Falls House, an historic resort that sits on 47 acres of forestland in Mountain Top, in the northern Catskills.
New York’s outdoor writers to visit northern Catskills and upper Hudson Valley Read More »
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