Opinions
Ryan Rothstein: Out-of-state whitetail tags getting harder and harder to come by
If you’re even a casual out-of-state deer hunter, you’ve probably heard about western states further limiting nonresident tags and some states restricting nonresident use of public lands.
As a self-professed Western hunting addict, I’ve
Commentary: Joint replacements can restore an outdoor life
The Pennsylvania wilderness can be unforgiving on an aging body. As time goes on, reaching your trusted “honey-hole” stand becomes a challenge, and sometimes it’s hard to tell whether the crunch of dry leaves underfoot
Jeremiah Haas: Is integrating technology into outdoor experiences a good thing?
Technology is a normal part of life, otherwise we would still be riding horses and cooking food over an open fire. Innovation typically occurs when there is a necessity or when it increases the efficiency
Commentary: Let’s examine potential solutions of the forward-facing sonar issue and muskies
With the recent advances in directional sonar – forward-facing sonar (FFS), to be specific – we are faced with a conversation about the ethical responsibilities of angling for muskies during what is a period of
Gretchen Steele: The outdoors belongs to all who hunt, hike or just observe wildlife
But as outdoor recreation grows in popularity, so too do the challenges of managing our shared spaces. Conflicts between hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, off-road vehicle enthusiasts, hunters, anglers and conservationists are on the rise.
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Beavers for the government, muskrats for the neighbor
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 21, 2025, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Streams of Thought: Unless things change, anglers can expect extra costs, headaches crossing Canadian border this summer
The annual – mostly, but for a few interruptions – sojourn my friends and I make to Ontario to fish each spring has, over the years, come with a hiccup or two when crossing the
Dean Bortz: Habitat stamp, white deer just two issues up for April 14 review in Wisconsin
As most sportsmen know by now, Wisconsin’s annual fish and game rule change process sort of kicks off each year on the second Monday of April during the annual spring fish and game hearings.
Illinois Letters to the Editor: It’s time to make everyone pay for what we enjoy outdoors
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 21, 2025, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
