Opinions
Mike Raykovicz: Quality rain gear pays big dividends during New York’s wet May turkey season
I don’t know how it was in your neck of the woods this past May, but here in New York’s Southern Tier there were relatively few dry days. It was rain or intermittent showers almost
Outdoor Insights: Thoughts on big outdoors policy expected to pass in Minnesota after all
During a “walk-through” session last Thursday at the Minnesota State Capitol, members of the Environment committee learned what the Omnibus Environment and Natural Resources finance, policy package contains.
Per the news story from Outdoor
Commentary: Pennsylvania needs to do better with removal of road-killed deer
There are thousands of deer laying on, or beside the highways of Pennsylvania. That is an irrefutable fact, but it should not be. This also brings many “scavengers” to the highway that may eventually find
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: More walleye stocking has equaled fewer ducks
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the June 6, 2025, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Tom Venesky: Air rifles for big game in Pennsylvania lacks merit
Some hunters prefer to hunt deer with traditional bows or a muzzleloader because they like the challenge of hunting with a primitive weapon.
But there’s a big difference between a challenge and ethics. I
Michigan Letters to the Editor: NRC, DNR are not using science to manage whitetails
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the June 6, 2025, edition of Michigan Outdoor News.
Outdoor Observations: Legislation to increase cost of Michigan hunting, fishing licenses makes more sense this time around
It’s a fact of life that the cost of living will increase over time. Food prices go up. Fuel prices increase. The cost of electricity creeps higher every year, and my heating bills for natural
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
