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Patrick Durkin: Rebounding beavers gnaw, build Wisconsin’s wetlands
The first Wisconsin game warden killed by gunfire didn’t die protecting deer, bears, wolves, walleyes or waterfowl.
No, Einar P. Johnson, 33, died in May 1929 after confronting two Minnesotans who were bootlegging beaver

Outdoor Insights: A bill that makes sense from Minnesota regarding sales or transfer of state lands
Sen. Steve Green, R-Fosston, introduced Senate File 5393 last week, which in simple terms would require supermajority approval for certain sales or transfers of surplus state lands. It would require a three-fifths majority vote in

Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Land-transfer legislators aren’t true leaders
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the April 19, 2024, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

Commentary: Winter was tough on the southern Illinois bald eagle population
Homeowners are well aware that the rigors of winter exact a toll on your home. Spring touch-up work is inevitable – a dab of paint here, perhaps a few shingles need to be replaced, perhaps

Illinois Letters to the Editor: One hunter, one buck sounds like a good plan to this hunter
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the April 19, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

Ralph Loos: Change coming to the Illinois high school bass fishing series
We’ve reported on the possibility of big changes to the high school bass fishing state championship series, and things have become official. A regional round will be added in 2025, creating a new level of

New York Letters to the Editor: Does killing moose actually help protect them from ticks?
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the April 19, 2024, edition of New York Outdoor News.

Dan Ladd: Turkey talking time has finally come in New York
While working the New York Outdoor News booth at the CNY Sportsman’s Show in Verona last month I was approached by a 20-something turkey hunter who questioned if New York’s spring turkey season should be

Wisconsin Letters to the Editor: Refreshing to hear Johannes’ view on the wolf situation
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the April 19, 2024, edition of Wisconsin Outdoor News.