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Outdoor Insights: Key takeaways from Minnesota’s Duck Summit
More than 300 people heard some fascinating presentations at last weekend’s Minnesota Duck Summit in Nicollet. Roy Heilman provides a thorough news report on the event that you can read, but here are a few

Ryan Rothstein: Passing on outdoor traditions is more important than ever
It’s important to me to put my money where my mouth is. I preach the gospel of habitat from any stump I can find, but it’s more important to put those words into practice. I’m

Commentary: The recovery of Minnesota’s Rainy Lake fishery started with trusting science
If you’ve fished Rainy Lake long enough, you’ve seen both sides of the story.
I am a fourth-generation resort owner on Rainy Lake, and I remember firsthand the decline of the walleye fishery in

Steve Sarley: Trey McKinney making Illinois anglers proud
It was another exciting Bassmaster Classic. Dylan Nutt took the lead on Saturday and cruised to victory after the third day. Nutt is only 23 years old.
The amazing thing about this Classic is

Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Remembering a fine hunting ambassador: Milo Hanson
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the April 3, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

State Roundup: A few recommendations for Wisconsin DNR after turkey tag fiasco
I think there is a secondary reason why it wouldn’t hurt to hear from Hyun right about now. I hear we’re going have the Natural Resources Board polling sportsmen on their level of support for

Illinois Letters to the Editor: Language expanding deer rifles ignores some handgun basics
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the April 3, 2026 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

Ralph Loos: A tip of the cap to Dave Gannaway, Steve Sarley? A ‘yup’ will do him fine
Every other Friday morning for the past 18 years I’ve bumbled out of bed, clicked my email’s New Message tab and completed a vital task by typing one short word.
“Yup.” It’s one of

New York Letters to the Editor: Another deer entrails mystery
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the April 3, 2023 edition of New York Outdoor News.