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Pennsylvania Letters to the Editor: Influenced vote on martens
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 16, 2024, edition of Pennsylvania Outdoor News.

Commentary: Who is behind reintroduction of the American marten in Pennsylvania?
The Game Commission shortened the ruffed grouse hunting season to limit hunter harvest losses to a seriously depleted population of our state’s avian symbol.

Consider the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Illinois for your 2024 solar eclipse destination
As the celestial event of the decade approaches, anticipation is building for the 2024 solar eclipse. Skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts worldwide are planning their journeys to witness this rare spectacle.
Among the myriad of

Buzzards’ early return to Ohio a sign of an early spring?
Myth has it that turkey vultures return to Ohio when the state greens up. On the way home from town, just passing the old quarry, I could hardly believe my eyes – buzzards soaring! So

Ohio Letters to the Editor: Congressman does not seem outdoors-friendly for Ohioans
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 16, 2024, edition of Ohio Outdoor News.

Commentary: Appreciate plant life for more hunting, fishing success
Plants are everywhere that we look. They are an ever present entity, but often ignored or taken for granted because of their obviousness in our lives. However, they present such an integral aspect to our

Ohio Insider: Microplastics in the Great Lakes a concern
The Great Lakes span more than 500 miles from end to end and contain 84% of North America’s surface freshwater.
And according to a recent study from the University of Toronto, 90% of water

Commentary: Revamped national survey reveals participation in hunting, fishing, more
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service since 1955 has followed trends in the outdoors by conducting the National Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation Survey about every five years. It’s a massive, continuous effort.
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Steve Sarley: Youth attendance at sports shows is vital
It’s a pretty good time of year for me. Mixing in a little ice fishing with all the outdoors shows that are happening is what I consider to be a good time. That is, even