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May 28, 2025

Steve Carney: Lots of love for the hair jig, and for good reason

Featured, Features, Fishing, Minnesota, National Fishing /

I know I write a lot about hair jigs, but I can’t resist. These terrific artificials are a staple in my boat and account for more crappies and walleyes in a typical season than live bait does.
One of the things I like about guiding new anglers is establishing their confidence by pitching hair jigs and realizing success. Here are some tips – shortcuts into the world of hair jigs.

Steve Carney: Lots of love for the hair jig, and for good reason Read More »

Available gun licenses reduced for North Dakota deer hunters during 2025 season

Hunting, Minnesota, National Hunting, National News, News /

Before applying for a 2025 North Dakota deer license, with an application deadline of June 4, hunters should review the 2024 numbers.
First, hunters are reminded these are numbers, statistics. What you can’t read in deer “success” are hunters who chose not to squeeze the trigger waiting for a bigger buck or doe. Or archery hunters who on the last day decided to pass on a doe in hopes it may help replenish the herd.

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Otter Tail County’s Lake Marion close to being a complete fishing package in Minnesota

Lake Profile, Lake Profile, Minnesota /

In a part of the state with a seemingly endless number of lakes, Otter Tail County, from a fishing standpoint, has something to offer every stripe of angler. From jumbo perch to muskies to walleyes and crappies, and from big lakes to small lakes and everything in between, there’s no shortage of options.

Otter Tail County’s Lake Marion close to being a complete fishing package in Minnesota Read More »

National Guard helicopter crew landed on ranch, trespassed to take elk antlers, citations say

National Hunting, National News /

Three Montana Army National Guard members face trespassing charges after authorities said they landed a Black Hawk helicopter in a mountain pasture on a private ranch to take several elk antlers before flying away.
A witness saw the May 4 landing, and the person who owns the property reported it to officials, who tracked down the three guard members, Sweet Grass County Sheriff Alan Ronneberg said May 15.

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Pheasants Forever, partners add 1,300 acres to Carp Swamp WMA in Minnesota

Hunting, Minnesota, National Hunting, National News, Nature Page & Night Sky, News /

Officials, supporters, and area residents gathered earlier this month to dedicate the Paschke Family Tract addition to the Carp Swamp Wildlife Management Area in far northern Minnesota. The 1,300-acre property was purchased by Pheasants Forever through the Build a Wildlife Area program and was recently conveyed to the Minnesota DNR.

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Minnesota Mixed Bag: CREP applications accepted through June 6

Fishing, Hunting, Minnesota, Nature Page & Night Sky, News /

Landowners in 66 Minnesota counties may apply through June 6 for the Minnesota Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, a conservation easement program administered by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources.
MN CREP is a voluntary conservation program that permanently protects environmentally-sensitive land in targeted Minnesota counties by leveraging state and federal funds.

Minnesota Mixed Bag: CREP applications accepted through June 6 Read More »

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