Opinions
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
Commentary: Age of 12 has nothing to do with maturity to hunt
After reading Tom Venesky’s recent column and a few Letters to the Editor advocating for no tags for children under the age of 7, I want to point out another side of the story.
Michigan Letters to the Editor: Sled takes the work out of dragging, loading a deer
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 30, 2026 edition of Michigan Outdoor News.
Outdoor Observations: A hat tip to hunters after another Michigan deer season
Congratulations to all of the readers who entered the 26th Annual Michigan Outdoor News best Buck Photo Contest!
Even if you weren’t one of the prize winners, you still found the winning combination by
