Opinions
Commentary: Proposed USFS changes will harm forest resources nationwide
Two weeks ago, the Trump administration announced many changes for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The plan would move the USFS headquarters from our national seat of federal government in Washington D.C. to
Commentary: New York’s gun laws are hurting dealers and small businesses
Ever since the New York Safe Act and the Concealed Carry Improvement Act have been enacted, FFL gun shops and sporting good stores have been inundated with more regulations and excess expenses due to unconstitutional
New York Letters to the Editor: Thanks Region 8 Fisheries for Eelpot Creek habitat work
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the May 1, 2026 edition of New York Outdoor News.
Dan Ladd: New York’s Northern Zone deer management permits part of legislation discussion
On April 21, the New York State Assembly’s Environmental Conservation Committee approved (reported) A10633/S09462. The bill, if passed, will permit DEC to expand the ability to issue antlerless deer permits in the Northern Zone.
Wisconsin Letters to the Editor: Leave deer well enough alone
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the May 1, 2026 edition of Wisconsin Outdoor News.
Dean Bortz: Wisconsin’s Vilas County showcases strong DNR team during spring hearings
It was almost like the good old days on Monday, April 13, in Vilas County when 103 citizens poured into the St. Germain Elementary School for Wisconsin’s annual spring fish and game hearings proctored by
On the ground with the public employees we too often second-guess
On August 12, 1986, during a microphone soundcheck for his weekly radio address, President Ronald Reagan said, “The nine more terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government, and I’m here to
Jeffrey Frischkorn: Local rod, gun clubs are a time-honored tradition
Members of Ohio’s conservation/sportsmen/rod and gun clubs are often viewed by politicians and pro-fish and wildlife management groups as shock troops. Yet, such a view blurs the bottom line for belonging to a club.
Mike Raykovicz: Leased land a contributing factor to the decline in hunting license sales
I don’t know about you, but I’m getting excited about New York’s upcoming turkey season.
Things are getting harder, though. Like many others I know I’m feeling the pressure of being shut out of
