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Outdoor Insights: A carp barrier in Minnesota, and what are DFL legislators thinking with land transfer bills?
After stagnating for months, the possibility of an Asian carp barrier at Lock and Dam 5 in southeastern Minnesota rose like a phoenix last week.
An upbeat February state budget forecast means more sales

Minnesota Letters to the Editor: A threat to fishing on Upper Red Lake
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 22, 2024, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

Illinois Letters to the Editor: Those who speak out against deer hunting ignore the facts
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 22, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

Commentary: Committee advances legislation to boost wildlife conservation
On March 12, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted to advance the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act by voice vote. The legislation, introduced by U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., and U.S. Sen.

Ralph Loos: Convoluted as it is, Illinois turkey season structure is endured by hunters
That’s something to keep in mind as the 2024 season arrives April 8 in the south zone and April 15 in the north zone.

Commentary: Wolves, not bears, demonstrate ability to suppress deer numbers in Wisconsin
At the risk of creating a nested loop by responding to Mr. Wydeven’s response to my response to his letter, I have a few comments on his latest letter to Wisconsin Outdoor News..

Dan Ladd: Seize New York DEC’s Summer Camp opportunities
It feels good to be talking about camping again, and in this case it’s DEC’s Summer Camps program, which in this writer’s opinion is one of the agency’s shining stars.
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New York Letters to the Editor: Electric boats are not as green as they’re made out to be
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 22, 2024, edition of New York Outdoor News.

Wisconsin Letters to the Editor: It’s time to make everyone pay for conservation
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 22, 2024, edition of Wisconsin Outdoor News.