Opinions
Jeff Frischkorn: Slowing down, but still a waterfowler at heart
At heart, really, I’m a waterfowler. And have been for nigh unto some 59 years.
I don’t own a marsh or belong to an exclusive duck-hunting club. Neither has anyone pole-pushed a boat
Steve Pollick: First skiff of snow signals bird feeding should begin
The first skiffs of snow painted Froggy Bottom with white highlights on Nov. 10, then Froggy Pond iced over for the first time this season on Nov. 11.
Nature’s clock told me it was
Fishing with forward-facing sonar offers a different perspective
No letters in bass fishing have caused more controversy than FFS. It stands for forward-facing sonar, but every company that produces these types of units has its own name for it.
While anglers have
Tyler Frantz: Bear hunting is prized, precious in Pennsylvania
Sneaking quietly along the ridge in the inky-black stillness of predawn, a fresh coating of snow revealed where bears had clearly overturned leaves while rooting for acorns.
Multiple sets of tracks added confidence that
Commentary: Two great ways to donate venison in Ohio
Ohio’s venison donation programs give hunters a reason to keep going.
A common phrase I hear or see posted on social media this time of year is, “I’m tagged out for the season!” It’s
Commentary: With federal government shutdown over, what’s it mean for conservation?
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever on Nov. 12 applauded the U.S. Congress for reopening the federal government, restoring critical operations for conservation programs across the country.
After 42 days, farmers were set to again
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Mining: Is it all bad?
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Nov. 21, 2025 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Outdoor Insights: On Minnesota deer tag sales and crossbows
Total 2025 Minnesota deer license sales (excluding archery) were running statistically flat with 2024 through the regular firearms opener weekend.
Deer hunters carrying rifles, shotguns, or muzzleloaders had bought 382,729 licenses this year versus
Outdoor Observations: Kudos to parties involved in implementing spring turkey changes in Michigan
Michigan turkey hunters will see big changes when the spring season opens on April 18. Most of the changes were made to simplify regulations – turning 14 management units into three – and to give
