
Michigan father-son team carry on the tradition of trapping
One of the reasons early settlers came to Michigan was because of the fur trade.
Well before statehood, the fur trade was the dominant industry in Michigan and remained so for more than a

One of the reasons early settlers came to Michigan was because of the fur trade.
Well before statehood, the fur trade was the dominant industry in Michigan and remained so for more than a

On Dec. 26, 2022, family friend Roberta “Bert” Rumfelt lost her battle with cancer. One of her last wishes was for my brother Carl Benner to hunt the 2023 Pennsylvania deer rifle season from her

Coyote hunting is familiar in some ways, unique in others. It can be a blend of skills learned from other animals, such as scouting for deer or choosing a location to call for turkeys. Then

Even an experienced angler can walk into a store that sells fishing rods and quickly become baffled.
In a small shop, there may be a couple dozen rods from which to choose. In a

The diet of predatory fish is always a topic of interest for anglers, though for varying reasons. Anglers chasing muskies might want to understand the fish’s diet to better target it with their presentations. Other

Shed hunting in Minnesota is still blissfully unregulated. Meanwhile, some Western states now have seasons and even require completion of an online ethics course or the purchase of a conservation stamp prior to shed hunting.

What a weird ice-fishing season this year!
The season has to go down as the strangest that I can remember. It started out just fine, but as the season progressed, ice conditions kept a

The northeast U.S. experienced frigid temperatures, snow and high winds during January, forcing waterfowl to begin migrating along the Atlantic Flyway.
One of their stops is Presque Isle Bay in Lake Erie in Pennsylvania.

When I’m forced to ice fish within a pressured community fishing spot or on a body of water full of conditioned/pressured fish, I get the lead out.
There is no doubt that most ice
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.