Opinions
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.
Public
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
Outdoor Insights: Unprecedented winter weather affecting Minnesota’s fish, wildlife and flora
On Sunday, sap dripped from a maple tree onto my vehicle in my driveway. It’s been a weird couple of weeks, and here are a few ways it’s affecting Minnesota fish, wildlife, and flora.
Patrick Durkin: Baiting remains hunting’s No. 1 violation in Wisconsin
Whether Wisconsin forbade deer baiting in one-third of its 72 counties in 2006, or in 82% of its counties in 2023, deer baiters chronically led the state in hunting-related citations.
Ralph Loos: Brent Manning showed impressive leadership for Illinois even when ideas did not work out
It’s time again to solicit your nominations for the Illinois Outdoor News “Person of the Year.” Each year, we ask you to submit the name of someone in the state who has made a difference
Minnesota’s Letters to the Editor: Bring environmental education back to students
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 9, 2024, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Support for crossbow hunting, one buck limit per hunter
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 9, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Letters to the Editor: Safety an issue with crossbows that should be considered
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 9, 2024, edition of New York Outdoor News.
Commentary: Study teases out strategies to prevent CWD from re-entering New York
Deer hunters were more likely to be swayed by social media messages about the potential risks of chronic wasting disease if they came from a source they believed aligned with their own views and values,
