The walleye bite on Rainy Lake on this Minnesota/Canadian border water has been the best it’s been in over 20 years.
Walleye are consistently being caught in 22 to 27 feet of water, with both leeches and minnows proving effective.
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: A hot walleye bite on Minnesota’s Rainy Lake Read More »
Walleye action remains pretty good for this time of year. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report across the state on Aug. 6, 2025.
Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on Aug. 6, 2025 Read More »
The first action-packed weekend of Game Fair kicks off this Friday, Aug. 8 and continues through Sunday at Armstrong Ranch Kennels in Ramsey. The second weekend is slated for the following weekend, Aug. 15-17.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: First weekend of Game Fair runs Aug. 8, 9, & 10 Read More »
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Aug. 8, 2025, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Here’s what a carp barrier needs Read More »
St. Paul — While the DNR and other vested parties await the results of a special review by the Minnesota Office of Legislative Auditor – “The Department of Natural Resources’ timber harvest decisions in wildlife management areas” – DNR officials say the department received a passing grade in a related federal government audit.
Audit of Minnesota DNR spending on wildlife management areas IDs some concerns Read More »
Coming off two mild winters, the Minnesota DNR will this year increase lottery limits in some deer permits areas or harvest limits in 25 of the 130 DPAs in the state.
“The northern part of the state is still struggling, but for the most part, we’re optimistic, so that’s why we raised bag limits in a number of DPAs or kept the majority the same,” said the DNR’s acting big-game coordinator, Paul Burr.
How will Minnesota’s recently-set 2025 deer regulations impact this season? Read More »
The Minnesota DNR released the results of its annual waterfowl
MN Daily Update: Mixed results from DNR’s spring waterfowl survey Read More »
Maybe it’s just the fisherman in him, ever hopeful that the next tug on the line will bring a record fish to the surface. But Frank Healy hasn’t given up on the prospect of launching his pedal kayak in the waters of the Pepacton Reservoir here once again.
It’s been six years since the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) banned the use of drive-powered kayaks on the upstate reservoirs that provide drinking water for the largest city on the East Coast.
Peddle-kayak anglers seek return to New York City reservoirs after 2019 ban Read More »
Chicago Chef Maurice Jackson will host visitors to this year’s Illinois State Fair with his culinary take on Copi, the name given to invasive carp via DNR’s rebranding campaign.
Jackson has a Copi booth in the popular Conservation World during the 2025 Illinois State Fair, which runs through Aug. 17.
Chicago chef to highlight culinary take on Copi at Illinois State Fair Read More »
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