Opinion
Commentary: 2024 report shows public support of hunting, sport shooting seeing a decline
Site Staff
July 9, 2024
The Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (Council), in collaboration with Responsive Management, has unveiled the much-anticipated report, “Americans’ Attitudes Toward Hunting and Sport Shooting 2024.”
This extensive study provides critical insights
Ralph Loos: It’s now illegal to “interact” with bears in Illinois as they continue to make appearances in the state
Ralph Loos
June 25, 2024
Suspicions that black bears are headed our way once again – Illinois has become somewhat of a summertime destination for the wandering species – means I wasn’t really surprised when the following question landed in
Steve Weisman: Plenty of fish and good times had on Iowa’s 42nd annual Walleye Opener
Steve Weisman
May 16, 2024
The 42nd annual Walleye Opener held May 4-5 on the Iowa Great Lakes was the second largest turnout ever with anglers from 18 different states participating in the annual contest.
“With almost 2,200 anglers
Commentary: Missouri shows other states how to manage CWD for the long haul
Lindsay Thomas, Jr.
May 14, 2024
The Missouri Department of Conservation recently released its 2023-24 chronic wasting disease testing results, and the report contains good news and a lesson for deer hunters in other states: If the disease is discovered early,
Public meeting set for April 30 to discuss Mississippi River Pool 13, a vital resource for hunters and anglers in Illinois, Iowa
Jeremiah Haas
April 19, 2024
Pool 13 of the Mississippi River is one of the premier fisheries in Illinois. Bass and walleye are particularly popular in this pool.
It is the home of an Illinois High School Association bass
Commentary: Traditional fish and wildlife management is under attack
Russ Mason
April 9, 2024
The region’s outdoorsmen need to pay attention.
In Kentucky, the state’s Senate recently considered a bill to move the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources from the Governor’s Tourism Cabinet to the Department of
Commentary: Ups and downs of the fur market over the past decade
Kent Weil
April 3, 2024
Over the last 10 years or so, the wild fur market has certainly had a plethora of ups and downs – many more downs than ups it seems. Here’s a quick rundown of the last
Commentary: Committee advances legislation to boost wildlife conservation
Bill Key
March 19, 2024
On March 12, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted to advance the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act by voice vote. The legislation, introduced by U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., and U.S. Sen.
Commentary: Taking a closer look at the extinction crisis
Russ Mason
February 28, 2024
The extinction crisis is real. So is the fact that there are insufficient funds to address it.
In an ideal world, we’d band together and empirically prioritize species at risk based on biological need.
