Minnesota
Outdoor Insights: U.S. Senate repeal on BWCA watershed mining ban sparks anger — and a conservation reckoning
The U.S. Senate vote that repealed the moratorium on sulfide-ore copper mining in the Boundary Waters watershed last week felt inevitable after Donald Trump was elected president in 2024. Leading up to last Thursday’s action, insiders were telling me they had the votes to stop the repeal, then the White House got involved, twisted some arms, and the measure passed 50-49.
Outdoor ‘endorsement’ moves in Minnesota Senate but stalls in state House
The ORE is part of the DNR’s “4 The Outdoors” funding initiative, which officials have
Results from FFS study part of talkers at MN-Fish Summit in Alexandria
Minnesota’s fishing advocacy organization, MN-FISH, hosted more than 230 people for its 2026 Angler’s Summit
Outdoor Insights: U.S. Senate repeal on BWCA watershed mining ban sparks anger — and a conservation reckoning
The U.S. Senate vote that repealed the moratorium on sulfide-ore copper mining in the Boundary Waters watershed last week felt inevitable after Donald Trump was elected president in 2024. Leading up to last Thursday’s action, insiders were telling me they had the votes to stop the repeal, then the White House got involved, twisted some arms, and the measure passed 50-49.
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Outdoor ‘endorsement’ moves in Minnesota Senate but stalls in state House
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MN Fishing News
Fishing Reports
Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on April 22, 2026
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – April 21, 2026
Metro Area Fishing Report – April 19, 2026 – video
Lake Profiles
Big Thunder Lake in Minnesota’s Cass County has reputation for producing big fish
Want quality? Fish Pokegama Lake’s slabs, ’gills, and bass in central Minnesota
Enjoy the adventure of targeting Johnson Lake’s fine fishing in Minnesota’s St. Louis County
Fishing News
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Zebra mussels confirmed in Little Cormorant Lake in Becker County
Steve Carney: Early spring conditions on Lake Traverse
Tips for taking advantage of Minnesota’s new catch-and-release bass season
Opinion
Outdoor Insights: U.S. Senate repeal on BWCA watershed mining ban sparks anger — and a conservation reckoning
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Two turkeys? How about a more flexible season first?
Outdoor Insights: Observations from recent trip to England
Commentary: One last pitch… crossbows need limits during Minnesota’s general archery season
All About Hunting
Pro Tip of the Week: Spring calls to lure in toms
Where to start with my decades of experience? I harvested my first turkey in 1985 in southeastern Minnesota. It was
In 50-49 vote, U.S. Senate ends copper-nickel mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
A months-long effort by Minnesota and national conservationists to protect the Boundary Waters watershed failed Thursday morning when the U.S.
Minnesota bear numbers growing outside of their natural range
Minnesota’s resident megafauna – the black bear – is one of the state’s great conservation success stories during the past
Podcasts
Episode 588 – Conservation officer stories, turkeys, spring bass, Pablo Escobar’s rampaging hippos
Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein kick the show off with local news,
Episode 587 – Stream trout opener, Dakotas snow geese, Duck Summit recap, Great Britain impressions
Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein finally get around to reviewing the recent
Episode 586 – Ice-out bass and crappie, nature sound editing, WI hearings and sandhill crane hunt
Expect lots of fishing talk this week with Tim Lesmeister and Rob
Episode 585 – Increase in Minnesota moose, wild turkey tactics, bird migration, new ’state park’?
Guests this week include Tony Peterson with spring wild turkey hunting tactics.
All Minnesota Articles
Star Watch: Virgo and Spica
Spica is the brightest star in Virgo and one of
Minnesota conservation officer helps elderly woman deter nuisance black bear
A northern Minnesota conservation officer helped an elderly woman scare
Minnesota DNR finalizes new long range muskie plan
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has finalized its multi-year
Turkey vocalizations every hunter should understand to break the language barrier
Most turkey hunters have a grasp on the basic vocalizations
Elk import bill, wolf conflict prevention see Capitol action in Minnesota
A new bill in the state Legislature would allow elk
Minnesota conservation officer recovering after airlift rescue
Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Annette Schlag is recovering after rescuers
Pro Tip of the Week: Hunt your style for spring gobblers
Turkey hunting is all about having fun and shaking off
Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published
