Field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers published in the Aug. 25, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Rifles not allowed in shotgun zone during deer season Read More »
The way I see it, “dog years,” as people typically think about the phrase, doesn’t seem worth much. Upon examination, the computation might be a bit more complicated than the simple idea that one human calendar year equals approximately seven dog years. But what’s the point?
I think about dog years differently. To me, dog years, those spent with a particular dog or dogs, defines periods in our own lives – where we were, what we were doing – generally and specifically – what struggles we faced and, invariably, how that dog, no matter its age, guided us through the worst and the best of times.
Dog Years: those years best spent Read More »
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Minnesota published in the Aug. 25, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar Read More »
Before the federal duck survey was released last Friday, waterfowl managers were cautiously optimistic that the breeding population would increase in 2023, in large part because of vastly improved wetland conditions in spring 2022 and likely corresponding improved productivity.
But when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2023 Waterfowl Production Status report dropped, the numbers told another story. Despite this year’s disappointing breeding population survey, in which several puddle duck species (mallards, gadwall, American wigeon, blue-winged teal, northern shovelers) showed noticeable declines from last year, waterfowl managers say they see the potential for a silver lining for the upcoming duck season.
Federal survey shows breeding ducks down 7%: What does it mean for hunters this season? Read More »
Mid-August is a great time of the year to do a checkup of and maintenance on your equipment.
I usually start with a visual inspection of my rods and reels. Do the reels need lube or repair?
Minnesota’s Pro Tip of the Week: Time to check your gear and boat? Read More »
Bigger panfish are being found along deep weeds. A look at the fishing report from across Minnesota on Aug. 23, 2023.
Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on Aug. 23, 2023 Read More »
At more than 8,000 acres, Lake Minnewaska is one of west-central Minnesota’s largest bodies of water. It’s also one of the most popular lakes in this region due to a long history of consistent walleye, panfish, and bass fishing opportunities.
Minnewaska anglers wonder: Are walleyes really back on this Pope County, Minn., lake? Read More »
Robin Sheehan, founder and president of the Annie Oakley Shooters of Northern Illinois, which is hosting the Fall Classic, provided some great insight into why women are under-represented at shooting ranges and competitions.
Annie Oakley Fall Classic bringing women shooters together in Illinois Read More »
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Aug. 25, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Hunters just want to be assured someone is looking Read More »
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