Opinions
Bill Hilts, Jr.: Flipping out for water change fishing in New York’s Niagara River
When the winds of change blow on the Great Lakes, water is moved around – having a profound impact on where fish want to be. It was over 40 years ago when I first experienced
Mike Schoonveld: Time to feed those invasive carp another plan
If the first person to import Asian carp to North America was a Star Trek fan, when he turned them loose perhaps he repeated the traditional Vulcan phrase Mr. Spock often used, “Live long and
Outdoor Insights: Time to organize a Duck Summit in Minnesota to address dwindling populations
Count Outdoor News among those endorsing Dennis Anderson’s suggestion that the Minnesota DNR should coordinate and host a Duck Summit. Gov. Mark Dayton pitched a Pheasant Summit in 2014, and hunters may actually be enjoying
Steve Carney: A dove report, and the makes-no-sense early teal hunt in Minnesota
I hunted the dove opener along the South Dakota/North Dakota border and my opening-day results were mediocre. I couldn’t believe the shift this year from small-grain crops to only bean fields and some corn. The
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Responding to commentary from the ‘old duck managers’
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Sept. 12, 2025 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Tom Venesky: Legislation allowing the use of semi-automatic rifles for big game should be shot down in Pennsylvania
In the wake of the passage of Sunday hunting legislation in Pennsylvania, the effort to legalize semi-automatic rifles for big game has resurfaced in the state, and like all of the previous legislative attempts, the
Commentary: Pennsylvanians should be able to vote for our game, fish & boat commissioners
We’re told one of our greatest privileges is the right to vote. I am able to vote for the president who represents our country, for the governor of our state, for our senators, representatives, county
Michigan Letters to the Editor: Grouse, woodcock need a break from hunting pressure
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Sept. 12, 2025 edition of Michigan Outdoor News.
Outdoor Observations: Amy Trotter no longer CEO of Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Change occurs on a regular basis. Seasons change. We change baits when fishing and change bullets and guns when hunting.
Often change comes easy, other times it’s a bitter pill to swallow. Regardless of
