Opinions
State Roundup: .41 Great Lakes is a great cartridge with a great story behind it
The .41 Great Lakes, a mostly new straight-wall cartridge has a great story behind it. I suppose it should still be considered a wildcat round, but the originators, friends John Upp and Larry Miller, both
Commentary: New roughfish limit proposal in Minnesota is an unnecessary regulatory burden
The Minnesota DNR currently is proposing unnecessary limits on the taking of native rough fish. This seems to be a continuing policy of limiting harvest opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts from the agency.
Limits on
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Appreciates responsible journalism at Outdoor News
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 6, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Ralph Loos: Deer permit ‘free for all’ isn’t helping the average hunter
For a long time now, deer hunters up and down Illinois have been asking for more chances to do what we do: hunt deer.
We’ve pointed to counties where deer are overpopulated and said,
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Handing out more free permits is not based on good science
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 6, 2026 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
New York Letters to the Editor: What’s eating deer entrails?
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 6, 2026 edition of New York Outdoor News.
Dan Ladd: New York Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus is your chance to be heard
If there’s ever a mid-week day to take off and get yourself to the State Capital, in Albany, it is Wednesday, March 11. That morning, from 9 a.m. until noon, the New York Legislative Sportsmen’s
Wisconsin Letters to the Editor: Here’s how NRB, DNR can make deer hunting fun once again
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 6, 2026 edition of Wisconsin Outdoor News.
Bill Hilts, Jr.: Melissa Bachman, keynote speaker at upcoming New York expo, is a mentor for women, youth hunters
Sport, travel and outdoors shows are a great way to network and meet people in the hunting and fishing fraternity.
In preparation for attending the Western New York Sport and Travel Expo at the
