Opinions
Squirrel hunting: A great way to build a lifelong hunter
Recently, I was overjoyed to see a local sportsmen club hosting a “Squirrel Derby” for young hunters. I’ve always felt that squirrel hunting was the best way to build a lifelong hunter and instill much-needed
Ohio Division of Wildlife’s online app comes up short on sunrise, sunset tables
The Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife’s much ballyhooed smart phone app does have a bunch of useful information, which is why both my wife and I have installed it on our cell phones.
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Outdoor Insights: A duck stamp created by artificial intelligence?
With the Aug. 15 deadline to submit entries to the 2023 federal duck stamp contest passed, artists now await judging (this year in Des Moines, Iowa) on Sept. 15-16. Last week, I tried contacting the
Commentary: Are powerline corridors a missed opportunity for wildlife benefits in Minnesota?
Minnesota is fortunate to have over 12 million acres of public land, of which 5.6 million acres are managed by the state and 2.8 million acres are managed by counties. These lands provide trees for
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Additional thoughts on tipping fishing guides
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Aug. 25, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Some aspects of fishing and ‘social media’ don’t mesh
The world seems to be changing faster and faster and I am having a hard time keeping up with the changes. I’m trying not to be an old fuddy-duddy and buck the future while I
Annie Oakley Fall Classic bringing women shooters together in Illinois
Robin Sheehan, founder and president of the Annie Oakley Shooters of Northern Illinois, which is hosting the Fall Classic, provided some great insight into why women are under-represented at shooting ranges and competitions.
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Hunters just want to be assured someone is looking
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Aug. 25, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Confidence lacking in New York’s background check debut
There’s a great deal of skepticism over the Concealed Carry Improvement Act mandated firearms and ammunition background check system that’s about to roll out in the months ahead.
As I pointed out in this
