Opinions
Back to work in St. Paul
For state politicos, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Yes indeed, the Legislature is back for what promises to be an interesting session.
Western Reserve earns grant to continue work
The Lake County-based Western Reserve Resource Conservation and Development Council has collected a $50,000 state environmental grant.
Downstate pheasant hunt still a surprise to some hunters
Although no wild populations of the ring-necked pheasant exist in Illinois south of Interstate 70, downstate hunters have had an annual opportunity to pursue this elegant bird.
Muzzleloader kill sees sizeable jump
Successful hunters checked 21,555 white-tailed deer during the 2013 muzzleloader season, according to the DNR Division of Wildlife. Muzzleloader season concluded on Tuesday, Jan. 8.
Actively promoting the sports of hunting and fishing
There are certain state departments of natural resources that do their best to actively promote the outdoor sports, while it seems others do what they can to hinder the enjoyment of the outdoors by using
Minnesota muskie hunting: Do we need to protect 55-inchers?
A fun muskie debate might just unfold in Minnesota this year. Per a discussion at the Fisheries Roundtable in St. Paul last Friday, some folks are suggesting that perhaps the state needs to increase the
Bowhunters begin taking more does as season winds down
Bowhunters are turning to does to fill out their tags, according to the most recent harvest update provided by DNR.
NRC may soon consider wolf season
The Michigan Legislature approved legislation in December to establish the gray wolf as a game animal in Michigan and established an advisory board to study options for managing the animals. Governor Rick Snyder was expected
Poachers should give back to the resource
While Michigan’s 96th legislature was busy in late December passing an unbelievable 232 bills during the last few days of the lame duck session, one bill that somehow got left behind by was Senate Bill
