Opinions
Ralph Loos: Only thing harder than catching a fish is producing a fish
Not long ago I found myself across the Illinois state line, sitting at a table with fisheries biologists, hatchery managers and a handful of “specialists” and “technicians” – vague job titles that wildlife agencies give
State Roundup: Thoughts on a couple lawsuits impacting Wisconsin anglers
The Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) is going to make another run at trying to place Great Lakes region lake sturgeon on the federal Endangered Species List. Second time.
The group lost its previous
New York Letters to the Editor: September hunt expansion and earn-a-buck have some flaws
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the May 15, 2026 edition of New York Outdoor News.
Dan Ladd: Like or don’t like New York’s deer management proposals? Let DEC know about it
I’ve mentioned a number of times how much social media has blown up over DEC’s recent deer management proposals that the agency hopes will encourage hunters to take more antlerless deer.
Wisconsin Letters to the Editor: Bring back minimum hunting age – maybe age 10 this time?
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the May 15, 2026 edition of Wisconsin Outdoor News.
Jack Ammerman: In Michigan, we’re buying $20 licenses in a $25 world
First the Michigan Senate released its proposed budget for 2027. When the House released its proposal, Shannon Lott, Michigan DNR Natural Resources Deputy, did not seem encouraged about what it holds for the future of
Commentary: Conservation beyond the balance sheet
I was recently part of a conversation about conserving wetlands and the waterfowl that depend on them. The arguments were familiar and well-crafted.
The cases were persuasive. The numbers are real, and they matter.
Steve Pollick: A reality check in regards to protecting our land and water
The 56th observation of Earth Day ambled past on April 22, and it was cause here for some ruminations about how much we take for granted living on this Blue Marble, or Pale Blue Dot,
Bill Hilts, Jr.: Upcoming Great Lakes preview an invitation to explore amazing waters
New York’s Great Lakes are a celebration of all things sport fishing in the Empire State.
Our shared waters involving Lake Erie and Lake Ontario are dynamic, diverse and rich in its natural resources.
