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Commentary: A wildlife officer’s job is rarely ever completely ‘finished’
I suppose the experiences of Ohio wildlife officers are like most game wardens around other states – maybe even the world.
There are the rather routine tasks of assorted fish and game surveys, license

Ohio Letters to the Editor: Reader appreciates stargazing column
Reader-submitted letters to the editor from Ohio Outdoor News.

Seems like only some politicians can be in Pennsylvania Game Commission business
When state Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, spoke at the Jan. 28 Pennsylvania Game Commission meeting, he issued a warning to everyone in the room.
“The last thing you want is the Legislature sticking its

Notes off a soiled cuff: Thoughts on deer, elk, anti-hunters and game and fish commisioners
Last year, the state of Michigan instituted mandatory reporting of deer harvests – a move many want to see made in Pennsylvania. From early returns, it appears that hunters are generally accepting the new system,

Pennsylvania Letters to the Editor: Many thoughts on deer opener
Reader-submitted letters to the editor from Pennsylvania Outdoor News.

Chesapeake Bay Report shows bleak outlook for fisheries, water quality, but help may be coming
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s 2022 State of the Bay Report paints a dim picture for the immediate outlook on both recreational and commercial fisheries in the Chesapeake Bay region, as well as water quality in

A look at the history of readhead ducks after thousands flock to Michigan’s Straits of Mackinac
I was heartened to see at least one duck hunter on social media encourage bird watchers to buy federal waterfowl stamps to ensure that redheads and other waterfowl continue to thrive.

American highways take tremendous toll on wildlife
The point of this blog is to point out the hypocrisy of which humans are capable.

Pennsylvania Game Commission should be cautious with pine marten introduction
I hesitate to support bringing back the marten to the wilds of this state because of the problems that two Pennsylvania game birds seem to be facing today. The ruffed grouse is on the menu