Opinions
Dan Ladd: Reflecting on maps, manuals and memories of New York hunting licenses
When I began hunting in the late 1970s, sporting licenses and carcass tags were printed on durable, cardboard-like waterproof paper. And what is today New York’s Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide was back then a
Commentary: Vote yes to support long-term funding for Minnesota’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
Early voting in Minnesota begins on Friday, Sept. 20, and once again Minnesota voters have a chance to support the outdoors when they fill out their ballot.
Or not. As your ballot will clearly
Jeff Frischkorn: ATF offers some guidance to firearm ownership
Fresh off its “Don’t Lie For The Other Guy” campaign to make aware that buying a firearm for someone else is a felony, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) has a couple of
Outdoor Insights: Mallard trends disturbing at best in Mississippi Flyway
Overall, continental duck numbers are down from historic highs (highs that many waterfowlers consider paper ducks) although they showed a 5% increase from 2023. Wigeon and green-winged teal showed the biggest increases from last year.
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: No free ride for seniors, veterans when it comes to license fees
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Sept. 20, 2024, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Mike Raykovicz: Keys to picking the right tree this bowhunting season
September is here and archery season will begin soon in New York.
Most bowhunters I know are already in the woods scouting for deer and for good places to put up their portable stands.
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Missed shots are usually fault of the deer hunter, not the gun
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Sept. 20, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Ralph Loos: Illinois deer hunters still waiting for last year’s harvest report with new season looming
Illinois bowhunters are only a couple weeks away from beginning a brand new deer season with absolutely no idea how last season turned out, even though it’s been 249 days – roughly 5,976 hours, give
New York Mixed Bag: DEC holding virtual waterfowl information meeting on Sept. 23
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wildlife biologists are holding a virtual meeting on Sept. 23, to advise the public of a variety of regional and statewide waterfowl news and updates.
