Opinions
Ohio Insider: Still quiet on the EHD front so far
A couple of columns back, I wrote about the incidence of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in deer in the Buckeye State.
At that time, a couple of deer were out for testing for the
Pennsylvania Letters to the Editor: Look at it … that ain’t working
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Sept. 13, 2024, edition of Pennsylvania Outdoor News.
Commentary: Trout Unlimited continues to oppose sensible wild vs. stocked trout regulations in Pennsylvania
The secession of stocking on Pennsylvania’s Class A trout streams has been a bone of contention with many anglers since the program was instituted over 40 years ago. In the beginning, any stream identified as
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
