Opinions
Ohio Letters to the Editor: Gross’ turkey hunt book really hits home with reader
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the June 6, 2025, edition of Ohio Outdoor News.
Commentary: Funding to pay for Ohio river gauges is of ultra-importance
In addition to recreational fishing, I’m also a newly-appointed tournament director for a local division of a national bass fishing circuit. I’m a longtime volunteer with Cleveland Metroparks and other area parks services where I
Ohio Insider: End of an era as deer management leader, Mike Tonkovich, retires
The end of May marked the end of an era in Ohio’s deer management circles.
Mike Tonkovich was the ODNR Division of Wildlife’s deer program administrator until the end of May. Then he retired,
Pennsylvania Letters to the Editor: What about trout traditions?
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the June 6, 2025, edition of Pennsylvania Outdoor News.
Notes off a soiled cuff: Stiffer penalties coming for trail cam vandals in Pennsylvania?
As we approach the June 14 opening of traditional bass season in Pennsylvania, it’s hard to believe that it has been 25 long years since the state made a major change to its fishing regulations.<br
Commentary: Conservation efforts paying off in higher profits for Minnesota farmers
The 2025 “Influence of Intensified Environmental Practices on Farm Profitability” study examined financial and crop and livestock production information from farmers enrolled in the Minnesota State Farm Business Management education program.
Steve Pollick: Bald eagle fledglings ready to take flight
Watching young bald eagles fledge is like being a father overseeing his kid’s first attempt to ride a bicycle, tottering training wheels and all.
I have been a volunteer eagle-nest watcher weekly since early
Mike Raykovicz: Some thoughts on bear safety in the turkey woods
As a turkey hunter, I’m always concerned about safety. I take all the precautions to keep myself safe in the woods, especially when I know I may encounter other hunters. However, other hunters aren’t always
Ryan Rothstein: Fire is an ancient but now underutilized habitat tool
Given all the lip service regarding habitat management for whitetails that you’ll find in outdoors media, it’s a rare day that I come across anyone mentioning the cheapest (per acre) and most useful tool in
