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Outdoor Observations: Close call serves as reminder to protect dogs from common household dangers
With a full head of steam, I was putting on the finishing touches of this edition of Michigan Outdoor News when I realized my 3-year-old German shorthaired pointer, Scout, was stirring up quite a commotion.<br

Tom Venesky: Fishing line not properly discarded has deadly consequences
The warnings are timely.
Every spring the Pennsylvania Game Commission sends out an advisory cautioning people against picking up or disturbing young wildlife. In the fall, when bucks begin to display rutting activity and

Bill Hilts, Jr.: New York’s inland trout opener still holds meaning, but much has changed in 60 years
Von Ryan’s Express was a 1965 World War II adventure film starring Frank Sinatra. He played Colonel Joseph Ryan, and I was captivated by the film for several reasons.
One, it was the first

Notes off a soiled cuff: Pennsylvania land exchange deal doesn’t quite pass the smell test
We have heard from many people up in arms about the Glen Onoko Falls land deal between the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in Carbon County. I think Dave

Outdoor Insights: New perch bag limits on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs serve as a forward-facing sonar wake-up call
Two weeks ago, Minnesota DNR Fisheries restricted the bag limit for yellow perch on Lake Mille Lacs.
The fantastic jumbo bite there this winter produced big grins and piles of fillets for anglers, plus

Minnesota Letters to the Editor: A poor decision on yellow bass
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 28, 2025, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

Michigan Letters to the Editor: Opposed to Senate Bill 065 and a baiting license
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 28, 2025, edition of Michigan Outdoor News.

Commentary: Expiration of reciprocal agreement on Ohio River leaves anglers in limbo
“Good morning,” a voice calls from behind me.
Thinking it’s just another angler walking down the pathway on the Ohio side of the Greenup Lock and Dam, I toss back, “Top o’ the mornin’

Ohio Letters to the Editor: Thanks for publishing Pollick, Drieslein stories
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 28, 2025, edition of Ohio Outdoor News.