Opinions
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
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
