Opinions
Bill Hilts, Jr.: A close look at the incredible fisheries that are New York’s Great Lakes
New York’s Great Lakes are a success story in every sense of the word – my favorite bodies of water for nearly seven decades. I grew up on these waters and watched them grow into
Bob Gwizdz: Becky Humphries brings wealth of knowledge to Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission
It might have gone relatively unnoticed by a lot of folks, but the recent announcement that Rebecca Humphries has been appointed to the Natural Resources Commission can only be construed as good news for natural
Commentary: McLeod conservation group in Minnesota transfers land and dollars to Pheasants Forever
Thanks to generous volunteers, the Wildlife Habitat Conservation Society of McLeod County will continue to support habitat and access in Minnesota, even after sunsetting the organization.
Founded in 1985, the McLeod County Conservation Society
Tom Venesky: No reason to complain about Pennsylvania’s mentored trout day
When the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission created the Mentored Youth Trout Day in 2013, it was one of the best decisions the agency ever made.
Yet some still complain. The mentored event gives
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Some thoughts on crossbows in response to Bob Zink piece
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the April 11, 2025, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Outdoor Insights: Rare coaster brook trout discovered spawning in Minnesota waters of Lake Superior
Back in 1997, Outdoor News columnist Shawn Perich wrote a piece about efforts by the Grand Portage Band to restore brook trout to Lake Superior tributaries. The piece included a photo of Rick Novitsky, the
Michigan Letters to the Editor: These are the new good old days
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the April 11, 2025, edition of Michigan Outdoor News.
Outdoor Observations: Win great prizes in our 2025 Michigan Outdoor News Best Turkey Photo Contest
On the heels of success with the Best Buck Photo Contest, Michigan Outdoor News is pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring our inaugural 2025 Best Turkey Photo Contest for all of you turkey
Ohio Insider: Fines don’t fit the crimes in recent walleye scandals from Lake Erie
A story came across my desk just as we were wrapping up the last news cycle that I thought was worth more attention.
The story brought me to this conclusion: Greed is the downfall
