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Michigan Letters to the Editor: A special thank you to the DNR
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 16, 2026 edition of Michigan Outdoor News.

Notes off a soiled cuff: Mindsets have changed when it comes to keeping wild brook trout
When I started fishing for trout as a kid, around 1966, the minimum size for keeping trout was 6 inches. It stayed that way until the Pennsylvania Fish Commission increased the minimum length to 7

Ohio Letters to the Editor: ODNR should support wild elk restoration in Ohio
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 16, 2026 edition of Ohio Outdoor News.

Pennsylvania Letters to the Editor: Why is PGC spraying its lands?
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 16, 2026 edition of Pennsylvania Outdoor News.

Ron Schara: Enough with the scare tactics when seeking donations for wildlife
A fella named Steve Abrahamson has been sending me a bunch of emails. And I mean a bunch. Like 40 emails in about 30 days. Wow! And I don’t even know him.
I suppose

Bill Hilts, Jr.: What does 2026 hold for Lake Erie anglers in New York and beyond?
As we kick off a new year, it’s time to look forward and speculate on what the next 12 months have in store for us.
One question that must be on everyone’s mind if

Mike Raykovicz: Crossbow accessories can make a difference
I’ve lost track of the number of hunters I know who have bought a crossbow recently. With their approval for use during New York’s regular archery season, more hunters are embracing their use.
Their

Commentary: Another farm bill extension and what it means for conservation
The year 2025 was busy in Washington, D.C.
From a transition to a new presidential administration last January to a wide-ranging reconciliation package to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, there has been

Patrick Durkin: George Meyer protected Wisconsin’s natural resources and outdoor heritage
Wisconsin lost its most devoted and enduring conservation watchdog Dec. 10 when prostate cancer killed George Meyer at age 78.
Meyer’s list of job titles in five decades of public service grew so long