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Pennsylvania Letters to the Editor: Opinions abound on state’s deer license system
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the July 21, 2023 edition of Pennsylvania Outdoor News.

Proposed project on Illinois’ Kaskaskia River highlights importance of conserving river oxbows
Beyond their intrinsic natural beauty, river oxbows hold immense community engagement and economic growth potential.
Conserved river oxbows are magnets for nature enthusiasts and tourists seeking unique experiences. Visitors are drawn to the picturesque

State Roundup: Big northern pike remain a mystery in Wisconsin waters
Readers will see that Dave Zeug writes about big northern pike in Wisconsin’s inland lakes in this week’s Wisconsin Outdoor News.
I think big northern pike remain a mystery to most anglers. At least they

Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art celebrates 30 years in Pennsylvania
Ned Smith was an icon among Pennsylvania outdoor communicators.
A renowned wildlife artist and illustrator, he had the honor of creating Pennsylvania’s first duck stamp in 1983. He completed nearly 120 cover paintings

Anglers can get a boost from proper eyewear
Two summer tips I’d like to offer are that you should definitely be using polarized sunglasses when outdoors, and always be armed with a good-quality sunscreen.
I always wear polarized sunglasses and preach that

Big ginseng bust comes down in Ohio
West Virginia resident Tony L. Coffman, once featured on the popular History Channel program about the illegal ginseng trade, is scheduled for sentencing in federal court in Columbus on July 20 for trafficking wild American

Mike Raykovicz: Summertime thoughts as I prepare for a possible fall without bowhunting
July is here and most people will be thinking about or making vacation plans but, for me, I’m already thinking about October and the beginning of archery season. I know the season doesn’t open for

Hunter’s summer in Pennsylvania: Here are ways to pass the time
For outdoor sportsmen, summer is in between hunting seasons, but it still should be an active time.
Mid-July is staging on the calendar, and in Pennsylvania that means high outside heat and its companion

Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Wet or dry? What’s best for pheasants?
Reader-submitted letters to the editor from the July 14, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.