Opinions
Streams of Thought: Minnesota’s Howling for Wolves ‘pauses’ activities; and DNR names new region fisheries manager
A recent tip from a reader – thanks, Mike – led me to a news release from the Minnesota organization, Howling for Wolves. Most folks who read this publication probably recognize that group’s name.
Gretchen Steele: Illinois legislation that hunters, anglers should know about
One thing we can always count on this time of year is a flurry of introduced bills in Springfield that affect outdoor enthusiasts in Illinois. This year is no exception.
We’ll look at the
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Some thoughts on the outdoors from an ‘old dude’
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 21, 2025, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Why not package Illinois permits and habitat stamps?
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 21, 2025, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Ralph Loos: Why aren’t deer abundant in some areas of Illinois? Predators come in all colors
Nobody knows that more than the guy sitting right here typing his thoughts out on this page. After reporting any kind of positive news about the state’s deer, I can count on my phone ringing
State Roundup: Legendary Wisconsin wildlife biologist authors another book
Neil F. Payne ranks as one of Wisconsin’s legendary wildlife biologists. My knowledge of Payne began simply through his emails to me every spring and fall asking for an address change from his summer residence
New York Letters to the Editor: Competition is the real elephant in the bowhunter’s room
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 21, 2025, edition of New York Outdoor News.
Dan Ladd: Is there any good news for New York gun owners?
There’s been some hope coming down the pike lately for New York gun owners, mostly because of two recent developments at the national level. First is the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, introduced into Congress
Wisconsin Letters to the Editor: Some readers blaming the wrong people on carcass tagging
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 21, 2025, edition of Wisconsin Outdoor News.
