Opinions
Bill Hilts, Jr.: Trip on Lake Erie helps remember a friend through a fishing lure
Keeping the memories alive of a friend or loved one is important in the scheme of things when it comes to living life. When I received my annual Lake Erie walleye fishing invitation from Tom
Commentary: Wetland rules are changing, and Minnesota hunters have a chance to speak up
Wetland rules are changing. Hunters should speak up
Outdoor Insights: Minnesota artists continue impressive run in federal duck stamp contest
Congrats to Minnesota’s Bob Hautman on his fourth federal duck stamp win last week. His painting of a pair of long-tailed ducks (formerly known as oldsquaws) will appear on the 2027-28 migratory bird stamp.
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Bylander column: When the last hunt comes too soon
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Oct. 2, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Deer hunting has changed for all of us
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Oct. 2, 2026 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Ralph Loos: Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame class has common interest: being useful
You could make a pretty long list of reasons why people get involved in outdoor conservation. Some love hunting. Some love fishing. Some love birds, bees or trees. Some even love skunks, snapping turtles and
New York Letters to the Editor: Waterfowl Task Forces were fair, effective and accountable
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Oct. 2, 2026 edition of New York Outdoor News.
Dan Ladd: Another new deer hunting era begins in New York
This is starting to become a “thing,” meaning that every year it seems there’s something new for New York’s hunting community, mainly big game, and especially whitetails.
Wisconsin Letters to the Editor: Possible state record dogfish … released, oh no!
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Oct. 2, 2026 edition of Wisconsin Outdoor News.
