The Minnesota DNR is proposing to increase the daily limit for yellow bass on the Fairmont chain of lakes (Amber, Hall, Budd, Sisseton, and George) in Martin County, as well as in Lake Imogene in Martin County and Clear Lake in Jackson County.
Minnesota DNR proposes yellow bass limit increase for the Fairmont chain Read More »
An excellent opportunity is available in the Minnesota Legislature to serve as the executive director for the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, a nonpartisan council within the Legislative Coordinating Commission at the Minnesota Legislature.
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Sept. 5, 2025 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
With the Minnesota moose population holding steady at around 4,000 animals, tribal hunts will continue in northeastern Minnesota on respective reservations. Together, all hunts could result in a take of 65 moose.
Minnesota DNR deer, moose, and elk scientist Amanda McGraw’s key takeaways from this year’s moose population survey were that the population seems to have stabilized since its early 2000s nosedive, but there’s more to learn about the population.
With a delay in moving elk from northwestern to northeastern Minnesota for at least a year, the northeast elk management plan might not be available for public comment on schedule, either.
“The project team members are still working through various internal evaluation processes to review an initial draft of the Northeast Omashkooz (elk) Restoration and Management Plan,” said Kelsie LaSharr, Minnesota DNR elk biologist, via email.
Originally, the timeline for moving elk from the northwest to the northeast was set to begin in the spring of 2026.
A delay for public input phase of Minnesota’s northeast elk plan Read More »
Benjamin Erb, of Farmington, Minn., caught a 31-inch bowfin from
New catch-and-release record bowfin caught in Minnesota Read More »
B.A.S.S., the worldwide authority on bass fishing, announced Tuesday an update to its forward-facing live sonar policy that will take effect during the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season.
Beginning in 2026, forward-facing live sonar will be permitted only in up to five of the nine regular-season Elite Series events. Which events allow the technology will be determined randomly.
Bassmaster to rein in live sonar for Elite Series in ’26 Read More »
Using the wind when you’re baiting or hunting bears is extremely important. Whenever you’re setting up a bait station, new or established, use the prevailing winds for scent distribution.
Pro Tip of the Week: Wind can be your friend when baiting bears Read More »
Fall walleye patterns seem to be developing quickly. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on Sept. 5, 2025.
Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Sept. 3, 2025 Read More »
Sign up for the Outdoor News Weekly Newsletter and get 2 months of FREE access to OutdoorNews.com – packed with hunting, fishing, and conservation news. No Catch.
This offer includes digital access only (not the printed edition)
We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.
If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.
Let’s get you reading!
We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.
• Click Continue below.
• You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.
• Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!
• After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue. You’ll either:
If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.
We know you love the outdoors—now we want to make OutdoorNews.com the ultimate destination for all things hunting, fishing, and conservation.
Take our brief 3 minute survey to share your thoughts, and help us build the best outdoor website on the planet. As a thank you, we’ll send you a special offer!
Together, we can make OutdoorNews.com even better.
For a limited time, you can get full access to breaking news, all original Outdoor News stories and updates from the entire Great Lakes Region and beyond, the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes, fishing & hunting tips from pros and experts, bonus web content and much, much more, all on your smartphone, tablet or desktop For just a buck per month!
Some restrictions apply. Not valid with other promotions. $1 per month for 6 months (you will be billed $6) and then your subscription will renew at standard subscription rates. For more information see Terms and Conditions. This offer only applies to OutdoorNews.com and not for any Outdoor News print subscriptions. Offer valid thru 3/31/23.
Already a subscriber to OutdoorNews.com? Click here to login.
