Outdoor News
Earlier this week
- Michigan Letters to the Editor: Lots of openers left for columnist Bob GwizdzReader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 2, 2026 edition of Michigan Outdoor News. The post Michigan Letters to the Editor: Lots of openers ...
- Commentary: Conservation needs a voice in the data centers conversationsThe rapid expansion of data centers is one of the least visible but fastest-growing land-use changes associated with the quickly advancing digital economy. Not ...
- Outdoor Observations: New law a boost for Michigan’s hunter safety programMichigan’s hunter safety program received a huge boost just days before Christmas. That’s when House Bill 4285, sponsored by Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludingt...
- Mike Schoonveld: Sky high skunk prices predicted for trappersThough every trap I set each trapping season is positioned to catch one particular species of furbearer, sometimes I’m surprised. If I set a trap for a raccoo...
- MN Daily Update: Winter opportunities at a state park near youThe Minnesota DNR wants to remind state citizens about some great winter outdoor opportunities coming up at a state park near you. Listen here for details. The ...
- Listen to the ice and prioritize these winter fishing tips to stay safeSuddenly, the ice you’re standing on makes a terrifying noise. It sounds like the snap of a rubber band magnified umpteen times. A thin crack appears yards aw...
- Pennsylvania Game Commission investigates five hunting-related shooting accidentsThe Pennsylvania Game Commission investigated at least five hunting-related shooting incidents – which the agency refers to as HRSIs – during the two-week r...
- WI Daily Update: Know a hunter who stands out for their ethics? Nominate them for this awardThe Wisconsin DNR is seeking nominations for the 2025 Ethical Hunter Award. Listen here for details? The post WI Daily Update: Know a hunter who stands out for ...
- Tom Pink: No need for an Upper Peninsula Natural Resources CommissionI was a bit surprised at the results of a recent opinion poll in Michigan Outdoor News that asked whether readers believe there should be a separate Natural Res...
- Bill Hilts, Jr.: A year to remember for New York hunters and anglers in 2025This past year will certainly be remembered for many years to come thanks to some important headlines that dominated in the outdoor world stage – especially i...
- Big saugeyes, bass a possibility at Lake Rupert in Ohio’s Vinton CountyLake Rupert in southeast Ohio is a bit of a hidden gem when it comes to fishing lakes in this part of the state. The post Big saugeyes, bass a possibility at La...
- Collaborative research focuses on solutions to algal bloomsHarmful algal blooms (HABs) have become a regular phenomenon across the Great Lakes, posing threats to both freshwater ecosystems and human health, particularly...
- Ohio’s Outdoor CalendarA look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Ohio published in the Jan. 2, 2026 edition of Outdoor News. The post Ohio’s Outdoor Calendar appeared f...
- Ohio Cuffs & Collars: Crawford County wildlife officer assists in apprehension of burglary suspectsOhio cuffs and collars are field reports from the Division of Wildlife. These reports are from the Jan. 2, 2026 edition of Outdoor News. The post Ohio Cuffs & C...
- Ohio Mixed Bag: Nature center opens at Caesar Creek State ParkOhio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio DNR (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz recently opened a newly renovated nature center at Caesar Creek State Park. The post Ohio Mixed Ba...