Opinions
Michigan deer expert makes case to thin antlerless population
Scientists and bureaucrats tend to think they hold the key to the future of things they regulate or study. That’s why an “open letter” penned by Chad Stewart, who might be described as some of
Commentary: An open letter to Michigan deer hunters; change in approach to antlerless harvest is needed
Since 2000, we have only harvested more antlerless deer than antlered bucks once. In 2009, we had an estimated antlerless harvest of 220,913 and an estimated antlered harvest of 215,104.
Michigan Letters to the Editor: We need to abolish the NRC
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Oct. 13, 2023, edition of Michigan Outdoor News.
Commentary: Of worms and deers and trees. What’s the connection here?
There’s a surprising and highly influential link between invasive earthworms, whitetailed deer, and tree harvesting in northern forests, according to new research from the University of Minnesota.
The findings, recently published open access in
Ohio Letters to the Editor: Grouse are limited, if not non-existent, for Ohioans
If the Ohio Division of Wildlife is going to keep a grouse season, they should allow one Bigfoot during the same season!
Pennsylvania Letters to the Editor: Use P-R funds for good
There are about 600,000 licensed hunters in Pennsylvania. The Game Commission gets $40 million each year from Pittman-Robertson funds. That’s about $67 each year per hunter, just from that source.
Commentary: Turning Illinois’ Shawnee Forest into a National Park makes sense
A Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve would shine a well-deserved spotlight on the natural wonders of southern Illinois. Who among us hasn’t smiled with pride when.
Pennsylvania nears its perfect period of archery hunting
The first week of archery deer hunting has passed in Pennsylvania. It was a warm week, not unusual for early periods of bow season in years past .
Times are changing, though. Rainstorms
There are certainly many monsters among us in Illinois waters
It’s human nature to want to check out new places, and this is particularly true in the sport of fishing. Have you ever slapped your forehead in wonder when you saw an angler “leave fish
