Opinions
Ohio Insider: Teacher in New Matamoras molding future outdoorsmen and women
Adam Olson grew up hunting and fishing in his native northeast Ohio so he thought his students at Frontier Schools in New Matamoras should have the same experience.
Washington County Wildlife Officer Scot Gardner
Notes off a soiled cuff: Photo was a bobcat, not a mountain lion
In this space last issue, we showed a trail-cam photo of a big cat in Centre County that locals were calling a mountain lion, and asked what you thought it was.
Retired forester Gene
Commentary: A vote against Ohio’s Issue 1 on August ballot
As a hunter, fisherman, bird dog guy, and conservationist, Issue One has little to do with outdoor sports and the protection of hunting and fishing in Ohio. Issue One is a thinly veiled attempt to
New York coyote hunt ban based on emotion, not fact
A proposed law in New York would ban coyote hunts, and the animal rights groups supporting the legislation believe the events are harmful to the resource. The truth is, organized coyote hunts have very little
Poachers tend to be illogical, fortunately for us
Retired Illinois CPO Michael Lyne writes the piece, which focuses on the history of hunting and fishing law enforcement in the state.
‘Fun in the sun’ requires some common sense
There is an incredible amount of sun-resistant clothing on the market. If you didn’t read the label, you’d never know it was sun-resistant. The clothing is very stylish.
It doesn’t have to be scorching
Ohio Letters to the Editor: Reader makes good use of coon, possum hides
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Aug. 4, 2023 edition of Ohio Outdoor News.
Pennsylvania’s Big Bass Program may be a misguided endeavor
Ever since the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission introduced the Big Bass Program on certain lakes across the state, I’ve been a big fan. Perhaps watching big largemouths being lifted from storied waters by some
Commentary: Pennsylvania Game Commission should push for a cut in hunting license fees
A recent issue triggered some reflective thinking by this old, retired federal auditor. The front-page article headlined,“Bill Would Give PGC License Fee Power,” made me wonder why is there any need?
Why would
