Opinions
Notes off a soiled cuff: The option of using semi-automatic rifles coming for Pennsylvania deer hunters?
One could reasonably suggest that no lawmaker ever has had such a big effect on hunting in Pennsylvania as Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie.
After all, he is the father of all-weekend hunting here, shepherding
Bob Zink: Looking at the coexistence of dogs and traps
Last winter, a friend of mine was in a northern Minnesota state forest, legally cutting down a Christmas tree. His two Drahthaars were nearby, both with tracking collars. The dogs were close by my friend,
Mike Schoonveld: You caught a fish, so smile!
It only takes about two clicks on my phone, tablet or computer these days to find a photograph of someone holding a fish, fresh from the lake, being posed for the camera or cell phone.
Tom Pink: Whitefish in Lake Superior holding steady (for now) while populations in other Great Lakes dwindle
There has been a lot written about the decline of whitefish in northern lakes Huron and Michigan over the past several weeks, including a story written by editor Bill Parker in the July 18 issue
An ode to a departed Minnesota conservationist: Jeff Broberg’s passion was for trout, and the waters in which they swim
I first met Jeff Broberg at a Minnesota DNR watershed confab and barbecue in southeastern Minnesota in the early 2000s. He was there representing the Minnesota Trout Association. He made a lasting impression.
Steve Sarley: What age do you let kids take a solo fishing adventure?
I’ve mentioned before that I am the father of three grown children. I use “grown” to mask the fact that my kids are truly old enough to have kids of their own and probably should
Mike Raykovicz: From ash to ashes — making something of a sad situation
I’ll freely admit there’s not much for me to do this time of year. Other than a fishing trip to Canada a week ago, the only thing I have to look forward to before preparing
Streams of Thought: Minnesota DNR group to address land acquisitions in a world of wind easements
State government officials in particular and a good portion of the general public will tell you that energy generated by the winds of Minnesota is a good thing.
Just how “clean” it is will
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Kudos to online Outdoor News
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Aug. 22, 2025, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
