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Les Winkeler: When discussions get deep, I tend to think of beavers
Totally by accident, I found myself on the periphery of a philosophical argument recently. The wonder of creation, whether by the broad stroke of a magnanimous deity or a big bang, was the topic of
Gretchen Steele: Where do we draw the line when it comes to politics in Illinois’ outdoors?
Every few years – sometimes every few months – it seems we circle back to the same campfire question: how much should politics shape conservation, land management, and outdoor regulations in Illinois?
It’s a
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: State’s outdoors scene needs our kids back afield
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 9, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Streams of Thought: What do you think of Minnesota’s party-hunting law for deer?
More than once, as I recently worked my way from one holiday gathering to another, to visit friends and family and to eat food prepared not by me, the subject of party hunting during Minnesota’s
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Harvesting more female deer will help limit crop damage
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 9, 2026 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Ralph Loos: Deer meat, deer urine getting own (but separate) spotlights
There are deer numbers to crunch and deer hunting stories to share – and, of course, there are still a few days left to harvest a deer here in Illinois.
New York Letters to the Editor: State should improve habitat on lands near Adirondack Park
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 9, 2026 edition of New York Outdoor News.
Dan Ladd: With a new year, outdoor focus in New York turns to legislation
The New York State legislature reconvenes Jan. 7 for the 2026 session. So, here we go again, as basically from now through June 4 when the session ends, there will be plenty of attention paid
Steve Pollick: Build brush piles for wildlife on your homestead
If you are casting about for a New Year’s resolution to follow in 2026, here’s an easy one that your local wildlife populations will thank you for: Build a brush pile.
Brush piles are
