Opinions
Illinois’ archery deer opener: Some dos and don’ts for early season
After an 8½-month wait, bow season is almost back! All the food plot preparation, hours of shooting, treestand maintenance and trimming, as well as saving all that vacation time up for a magic week in
Ohio Insider: Two remarkable teachers molding future conservationists
I chronicled both men’s exploits in recent issues, so if you happened to miss either story please do yourself a favor and look those stories up.
Anglers not the only thing changing in fishing
I recently wrote about some changes in the behavior of a couple of professional fishermen. That got me thinking about all the other changes in the sport of fishing.
The changes in fishing tackle
Thoughts on New York’s “blaze orange” law and reader-submitted hunting photos
We’re about to embark on our third hunting season where big game hunters in New York are required to wear a hat or upper body clothing item that is at least 50% hunter orange or
Commentary: New research looks at why wild turkey eggs aren’t hatching and impact it has on population decline
Are turkey population declines due to predators, as many suggest, or is it the failure of eggs to hatch?
Opinions vary, but the National Wild Turkey Federation is taking a close look to find
Steve Pollick’s trip back to barebow has been a pleasant one after more than a year away
After more than a year’s pause, the wood riser of a lightweight recurve bow in my curled left hand felt good, as did the muscle tension associated with drawing an arrow.
After a dozen
Outdoor Insights: Go figure duck numbers are dropping
Late this summer, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued its annual Waterfowl Population Status Report, which showed some disturbing trends.
Total ducks in the continent’s heartland (32.3 million) are down 7% from 2022
Commentary: Ducks Unlimited leads partnership in $3 billion conservation initiative
A coalition of conservation organizations has launched a historic $3 billion international fund-raising campaign to protect and restore wetland habitats across North America, resulting in cleaner water for communities and wildlife.
Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Ducks
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: If there are moose to harvest, let state hunters participate
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Sept. 8, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
