South Dakota Fishing Report – January 21, 2026 – video
The bite has definitely been influenced by the weather of late.
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January 21, 2026
U.S. House votes to reverse 20-year mining ban near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Wilderness
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 214 to 208 on Wednesday afternoon in favor of legislation that would reverse a 20-year Biden-era ban on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Minnesota Rep. Pete Stauber (R-8th) introduced H.J. Res. 140 earlier this month and advocated for its passage on the House floor Wednesday. Proponents of the resolution, including Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., testified that the proposed Twin Metals mine near the wilderness will decrease U.S. reliance on other nations for critical minerals.
Steve Carney: How to find success on the ice on western Minnesota’s Big Stone Lake
I always try to take a couple of winter trips to Big Stone Lake in western Minnesota because I rate this as one of the best ice-fishing destinations in the Midwest.
I recently returned from one of these outing after having had some success. Here are a few tips if you plan to explore this awesome fishery.
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DNR urges landowners to consider adding conifers to help Minnesota’s wildlife in winter
During Minnesota winters, conifer trees such as pine, spruce and fir provide critical cover that helps wildlife survive cold, wind and deep snow.
That’s why the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages the nearly 200,000 woodland owners across the state to consider how conifers fit into their woodland management plans.
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Recently retired Ely Area forest ranger running for Minnesota Legislature
Fresh off his retirement from the U.S. Forest Service, Aaron Kania announced this week his candidacy for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 3A.
“After serving the public for nearly three decades, I’ve realized there is always more to be done,” said Kania.
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North Dakota Game and Fish director highlights five goals, focal points related to state’s outdoors
Jeb Williams, North Dakota Game and Fish Department director, has highlighted a recent list of goals and explains some of the background, steps, challenges and opportunities the department and state are focused on.
Lake Mary in Minnesota’s Douglas County is a walleye-maker with a bright future
Ask anglers from Douglas County about Lake Mary, and the vast majority of them will likely provide the same answer: It’s always been a consistent walleye and crappie producer.
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Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Deer follow CO’s vehicle during investigation of illegal feeding
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
