Opinions
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
Looking for glimmers of hope through the drought in parts of Illinois
It’s miserably dry near my home in southwestern Illinois. Scary dry.
I repeatedly check the NOAA drought information, hoping to see some change and hope on the horizon. I spend too much time on
Even smart people fall for turkey myths
I’ve long wondered why people have so many odd beliefs about turkeys. Myths about them are nearly as stubborn and pervasive as those about whitetails. Prof. Mike Chamberlain, at the University of Georgia, addressed this
Outdoor Insights: Replacing Land Tawney no easy task for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
News last week that Backcountry Hunters and Anglers CEO and President Land Tawney will be stepping down startled the nation’s outdoors advocates. Tawney has been the pied piper of public lands for the growing organization
Commentary: Minnesota DNR commissioner responds to Federal criticism of SNA lead ban
The following is a letter sent by DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen to Federal Ammunition in response to recent correspondence from Federal, which appeared in the July 14, 2023, Outdoor News commentary. That letter/commentary addressed Federal’s
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: A vote of confidence for lead ammo ban on SNAs
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the July 28, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
State Roundup: Wisconsin’s beavers in peril? One protectionist group thinks so
Just in case you weren’t aware, Wisconsin beavers are in peril and on the verge of extinction. A beaver protectionist group called Superior Bio-Conserve recently galloped onto the legal battlefield to beat the USDA-Wildlife Services
Commentary: Illinois’ Kankakee River is a valuable resource – so keep it navigable
Reports have been shared about the recent success of the fundraising efforts by the Currents of Kankakee for the East Riverwalk project, the $3.25 million development.
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Reader offers solid ideas for solving state’s turkey decline
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the July 28, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
