Opinions
Wisconsin Letters to the Editor: First manage people, then deer
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 6, 2026 edition of Wisconsin Outdoor News.
Mike Raykovicz: What to look for when winter scouting
It’s the end of January, and admittedly, I don’t have a lot to do. I sold my snowshoes a few years ago. Worn knees took care of that activity.
Nevertheless, even though deer season
Gretchen Steele: Legislation outdoor users should know about introduced in Illinois
Lawmakers in Springfield are gearing up with proposals that could impact outdoor recreation, wildlife management, and public land stewardship for years to come.
The 104th General Assembly’s Spring Session is underway, and here’s what
Mike Schoonveld: Old technology could stem carp invasion to the Great Lakes
Anglers and boaters are still waiting for a definitive solution to stemming the tide of Asian carp eventually gaining access to the Great Lakes.
Most are hoping cash-strapped governments will pony up the billion-plus
Jeff Frischkorn: Ohio outdoorsmen submit wish lists for 2026
Every two years, Ohio’s executive and legislative branches try to get on the same page in determining what needs to be built.
That sort of budget building is different from the state’s biennial operating
Outdoor Insights: Outdoors mentor program expanding into Minnesota in 2026
Since its founding, the nonprofit has looked to expand into other states, and that effort suddenly has accelerated.
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Don’t go changing Minnesota’s walleye limit
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 30, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Commentary: Fight back against legislation that threatens Minnesota’s Boundary Waters
Legislation concerning to regional sportsmen introduced by Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn., 8th) passed the House of Representatives last week. H.J. 140 is a bill that seeks to undo a 20-year mining moratorium in the Rainy
Tom Venesky: It’s time to update Pennsylvania’s deer-tagging rule
With all the talk recently about antiquated laws and regulations, one of the most obvious is often overlooked.
For some reason, harvested deer in Pennsylvania can only be tagged in the ear and nowhere
