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Gretchen Steele: Don’t be fooled by myths and misinformation from ‘armchair wildlife experts’
It’s that time of year when Illinois DNR releases a wealth of crucial data and numbers.
From harvest figures to wildlife surveys and grant awards, these numbers hold significant value. The abundance of data

Minnesota Letters to the Editor: How about a break for veterans and seniors?
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Dec. 13, 2024, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

Commentary: North Dakota study shows effects of winter without wolves on whitetails
The Timberjay has received considerable comment this fall in response to a two-part series examining the causes of the decline in the deer population in our (northeastern Minnesota) region. I was surprised that it was

Illinois Letters to the Editor: Reader doesn’t appreciate political coverage of Burgum
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Dec. 13, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

Ralph Loos: Wackos in our Illinois woods are stealing the spotlight – then using it to hunt
I’ve gradually become more curious about the harvest of criminals from Illinois’ woods than I am about the harvest of whitetails. It’s not that I don’t trust the deer harvest numbers, it’s just that they’ve

Commentary: Lets re-think New York’s holiday-week hunt
Just like that, New York deer hunters were informed of the holiday week deer hunt, extending the deer season by reopening for another seven days, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.
No deer hunting

New York Outdoor News Letters to the Editor: Antler restrictions cloud the true philosophy of deer hunting
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Dec. 13, 2024, edition of New York Outdoor News.

Dan Ladd: Retirement equity needed for New York outdoor law enforcement
This month, nine new Forest Rangers and 26 Environmental Conservation Officers will enter New York’s outdoor law enforcement workforce. It should be, and certainly could be, more. What is a total of 35 graduates from

Bill Hilts, Jr.: There’s power in having something to look forward to
It’s a good thing when you have something to look forward to.
As this is being written, I am in Virginia visiting family – including my mother in law who turns 95 this