Sunday, June 21st, 2026

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Search
Sunday, June 21st, 2026

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Staff Report

Winner of Pennsylvania elk tag raffle takes 850-pound 8×10 bull [photo]

Benezette, Pa. — Delbert Somerville was selected from 10,587 tickets sold in the Keystone Elk Country Alliance elk tag raffle drawing Aug. 20, at the Elk Country Visitor Center here. On Sept. 28, the Bernville man harvested an 8×10 bull that weighed an estimated 850 pounds. The rut was in full swing that morning, and […]

Winner of Pennsylvania elk tag raffle takes 850-pound 8×10 bull [photo] Read More »

A special junior-only fur-taking season in Pennsylvania?

Harrisburg — Pheasants, Squirrels. Rabbits, Turkeys. Waterfowl. Junior hunters across Pennsylvania have their own special seasons for each. They are days set aside, before the regular opening day for adults, when they can pursue those species. Are beavers next? Or maybe muskrats or something else? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is at least looking into the

A special junior-only fur-taking season in Pennsylvania? Read More »

Outdoor News contest to award best buck photos across seven states

Plymouth, Minn. — When you snap photos of your buck this fall, remember to submit them to the 2017 Best Buck Photo Contest appearing in the Outdoor News publications. The annual photo contest is now open to hunting enthusiasts in each of the seven Great Lakes states where outdoorsmen and women can read Outdoor News:

Outdoor News contest to award best buck photos across seven states Read More »

Wildlife Research Center hosting Melissa Bachman at 2018 Outdoor News Deer & Turkey Classic

Wildlife Research Center in Ramsey, Minn., will sponsor Melissa Bachman’s appearance at the 2018 Minnesota Outdoor News Deer & Turkey Classic, March 9-11 in the Warner Coliseum at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Bachman, a headliner at the annual show, is a well-known hunting television personality and currently hosts the Winchester Deadly Passion series on the Sportsman Channel. Wildlife

Wildlife Research Center hosting Melissa Bachman at 2018 Outdoor News Deer & Turkey Classic Read More »

Outdoor News partners with Cabela’s for Youth Writing Contest

Plymouth, Minn. — Outdoor News, Inc., publisher of locally written fishing and hunting outdoor newspapers in seven Great Lake states, has partnered with Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, for the annual Youth Writing Contest for students in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Illinois. Outdoor News, Inc.

Outdoor News partners with Cabela’s for Youth Writing Contest Read More »

Pittsburgh angler plays key role in Team U.S.A. bronze medal

Pittsburgh — Never were chubs and other rough fish so important to fly-fishermen. At the 2017 Youth World Fly-Fishing Championship held in Slovenia earlier this summer, teams of young anglers from all over the world flew in to compete. That included the U.S. youth fly-fishing team. Competitors fished specific waters, and specific portions, or “beats,”

Pittsburgh angler plays key role in Team U.S.A. bronze medal Read More »

Congressman’s proposed act would effectively trump New York gun law

Albany — A western New York congressman is proposing federal measures that would effectively protect Second Amendment rights and, in doing so, effectively repeal the controversial SAFE Act gun legislation in New York state. U.S. Rep. Chris Collins, R-Erie, outlined his “Second Amendment Guarantee Act” late last month, which would limit a state’s authority to

Congressman’s proposed act would effectively trump New York gun law 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.