Wildlife Management Institute Outdoor News Bulletin November 2025
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Success: The Evolution of a Term
Fall is in full swing. Colors, temperatures, daylight length, and the many season-associated traditions are visible all around us. Pictures and stories of wild game hunts and harvests fill my social media feeds as well as my conversations. Recently inquiring about a friend's hunt, and after using the word "success," I paused and began to ponder my use of the word "success" and what "success" truly means. What defines success? Is a harvested animal success? Or are there other ways a hunt is successful? My friend talked about time with family in the field, journeys through incredible wild landscapes, and the joy in scouting, observing, and being immersed in nature. For the record, they did not harvest an animal, but their fall hunt was a huge success.
Tony's thoughts on the shifting meaning of success
Life Under the Canopy
The forest understory, or what grows beneath taller trees, is a crucial part of the forest ecosystem. From providing food and cover for many kinds of wildlife to cycling nutrients, the understory plays many essential roles in a healthy forest.
The story behind the understory
