Opinions
Bill Hilts, Jr.: Upcoming Great Lakes preview an invitation to explore amazing waters
New York’s Great Lakes are a celebration of all things sport fishing in the Empire State.
Our shared waters involving Lake Erie and Lake Ontario are dynamic, diverse and rich in its natural resources.
Outdoor Insights: Confirmed Minnesota cougar cubs force a skeptic to reevaluate; and Outdoor Heritage Fund demands help
The verified video of three cougar cubs in northern Minnesota last week qualifies as one of the biggest outdoors stories of the year. Social media chatter after the story broke ranged from amusing to conspiratorial.<br
Mike Schoonveld: Making time – not finding it – is key for avid anglers
Are you one of those anglers who buys a fishing license every year – or, like me, several for different states? If so, you’re in the minority. Studies show most Americans who consider themselves anglers
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Calling out the Trump administration’s poor conservation policies
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the May 8, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Commentary: Why Michigan’s proposed one buck bag limit won’t work in the UP
A graph compiled by Michigan DNR wildlife biologist David Jentoft that he shared with the Natural Resources Commission at their April meeting clearly shows why a one-buck bag limit won’t work in the UP.
Michigan Letters to the Editor: Why not charge everyone for the outdoors we all enjoy?
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the May 8, 2026 edition of Michigan Outdoor News.
Ralph Loos: Incidents, accidents part of managing fish
Not many years ago I found myself sitting at a table with fisheries biologists, hatchery managers and a handful of “specialists” and “technicians” – vague job titles that state and national wildlife agencies give folks
Commentary: Big public land purchase deserves support from Ohioans
How many times have we heard fellow hunters complain about the lack of public hunting land in Ohio?
It’s a legitimate complaint. Ohio owns one of the fewest number of acres of land for
Ohio Insider: The reason behind proposed archery ban during fall turkey season
I have received a handful of letters to the editor questioning the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife’s proposal to eliminate archery hunting during the fall turkey season.
So, to get some more perspective on
