Opinions
Commentary: Quality time in the outdoors can’t be measured
For nearly 40 years, I’ve tried to shower equal attention and affection on my three daughters, and for the past decade I’ve expanded those efforts to my eight grandchildren.
I don’t keep a log
Gretchen Steele: Pawpaw picking time is a seasonal delight
“Picking up pawpaws, put ’em in my pocket, save ’em for a rainy day…”
This old children’s folk song often echoes as I wander through the damp, rain-soaked bottomland woods in September. These woods hold
Steve Sarley: A regular angler’s thoughts on forward-facing sonar
Fishing is truly an ancient art. The Lord’s Disciples were fishermen, weren’t they? Fishing was always a reasonable way to put food on the family dinner table.
It didn’t take much to catch fish.
Outdoor Insights: Fish and Wildlife Service finalizes plans to kill thousands of barred owls
In mid-July, I wrote in this space about a federal proposal to cull barred owls in the Pacific Northwest in the name of saving spotted owls. Last Wednesday, Aug. 28, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Steve Piatt: Get the most out of your squirrel and bear meat
Our freezers are already pretty well stocked as we head into another hunting season. There’s leftover venison, including some backstraps and roasts, as well as plenty of burger mixed with pork fat.
A couple pheasant
Ohio owls make a not so wise decision on where to nest
Deciding they weren’t “wise” enough, a pair of barn owls decided to nest last spring at London High School in Madison County, Ohio. The decision did not turn out to be the smartest one they
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Believes that seniors, veterans deserve license discounts
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Sept. 6, 2024, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Illinois Letters to the Editor: We’re all hunters, so no need to compare bows and guns
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Sept. 6, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Ralph Loos: Illinois duck hunters await changes to season framework
We’ve reached the cusp of the 2024 waterfowl season, yet many hunters in Illinois are already focused two years down the road – and for good reason.
These hunters are curious: will Illinois re-shape
