Outdoor News
Earlier this year
- Kalamazoo River Watershed Council honored by Michigan Outdoors Writers AssociationThe Michigan Outdoor Writers Association (MOWA), in partnership with Enbridge, has selected the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council (KRWC) as the recipient of the...
- New funding will support fisheries projects in 13 Michigan counties“We’re excited to support our partner organizations in projects to create healthier lakes and streams with healthier fish populations, better habitat and cl...
- Michigan Mixed Bag: Report spring turkey hunting activity onlineNow that spring turkey hunters have finished their hunting, the DNR reminds hunters of the online harvest reporting option. Game managers encourage you to repor...
- Commercial fishing license issued for Lake Huron’s Harbor Beach in MichiganThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources has issued Pinconning-based Serafin Fish Company a commercial fishing license for lake whitefish in southern Lake H...
- Michigan Letters to the Editor: Private property is not publicReader-submitted letters to the editor published in the June 20, 2025, edition of Michigan Outdoor News. The post Michigan Letters to the Editor: Private proper...
- Commentary: Why is the Michigan DNR silent on proposed baiting bill?The seven principles of the North American Model of Fish and Wildlife Conservation represent the most successful approach to sustainable game and sportfish mana...
- Outdoor Observations: Hunting-related legislation on the move in MichiganA couple of hunter-friendly bills are on the move in Lansing. House Bill 4285, which would allow firearms safety courses in schools, and HB 4401, which would re...
- Ohio, Michigan DNRs team up on turtle researchWashington, D.C. — The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Association) applauds the distribution of more than $55 million for state fish and wildlife ...
- Crappies are king at East Fork Lake in southwest OhioEast Fork Lake is situated approximately 25 miles east of Cincinnati and is readily accessible to a large number of fishermen in southern Ohio. It is an U.S. Ar...
- Wildlife officer info sessions planned around state of OhioThe Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is hosting information sessions for interested candidates to learn more about the wildlife officer career path. Ohio wi...
- Taste of the Wild: Sweet and sour walleye stir fryAs an avid hunter and angler, his goal is to encourage the outdoor community to embrace a new style of fusion cuisine and inspire a new generation of outdoor ch...
- Ohio Insider: Lake Erie walleyes at a level ‘unlike anything we’ve ever seen before’The value of walleye sportfishing on Lake Erie is described monetarily in the billions. “Walleye isn’t just popular on Lake Erie,” says Travis Hartman, th...
- WI Daily Update: Individuals, groups honored for helping fight invasive speciesThe Wisconsin Invasive Species Council recently announced its invasive species action award winners. Listen here for details. The post WI Daily Update: Individu...
- Ohio conference shines spotlight on big factory farms’ impact on water qualityAt a May event, the Lake Erie Waterkeepers hosted a conference called, “Assessing Manure in Williams (Ohio) and Steuben (Indiana) Counties in the Lake Erie Wa...
- MN Daily Update: Apply for elk tags by July 3Hunters have through Thursday, July 3, to apply for one of four elk licenses offered this year by the Minnesota DNR. Listen here for more details. The post MN D...