The Minnesota DNR has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae starry stonewort in Buffalo Lake, located in and adjacent to the city of Buffalo in Wright County.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Starry Stonewort Confirmed in Buffalo Lake in Wright County Read More »
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Nov. 7, 2025 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Tired of reading about scams emerging in Washington D.C. to steal the public lands legacy that we hold dear? Me, too. Nonetheless, there are a couple of big topics that demand the sporting public’s attention.
First, citizens have until Monday, Nov. 11, to comment on a Department of the Interior plan to eliminate the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule of 2024, which made conservation an official use of public lands, putting outdoor recreation on the same level as Bureau of Land Management’s other uses, like grazing, mining, drilling, whatever.
Outdoor Insights: More federal shenanigans when it comes to public lands Read More »
There’s nothing more exciting in the whitetail-hunting world than actually “rattling” a buck into bow range.
I have used real antlers and also fake antlers and had about the same success. Here are some thoughts on the process to draw those bucks in close.
Steve Carney: Rattling during the rut, and where’d the crappies go? Read More »
Whether or not this year’s Nov. 8 firearms deer-hunt opener is a continuation of a march to 200,000 deer harvested will be known in several weeks. But for now, Minnesota DNR wildlife officials and hunters are optimistic that Saturday’s “opening day” will kick off a season made promising by a number of factors.
Signs point to productive 2025 firearms deer opener in Minnesota Read More »
Minnesota has abundant public land in the northern half of the state. Although public land is open to everyone I try to find a place that will not be occupied by another hunter on opening weekend.
Pro Hunting Tip of the Week: Scouting is key on public land for opener Read More »
A lot more hunting than fishing happening this week. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on Nov. 4, 2025.
Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Nov. 4, 2025 Read More »
Unlike last year when the Minnesota DNR extended the otter season, and trapping opportunities for fisher and bobcats expanded to the southern half of the state, trappers shouldn’t expect any changes to this years’ regulations.
“This year, we’re about stability. We’re just basically evaluating the changes that we made last year and making sure it’s working, both biologically and for trappers,” said Jason Abraham, a DNR furbearer specialist.
Last year’s furbearer harvest stable in Minnesota Read More »
The best action remains in 15-25 feet of water along traditional fall locations from Pine Island to Morris Point Gap, Zippel Bay, Long Point, and over to Twin Islands.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – November 4, 2025 Read More »
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