The recent heatwave in Minnesota was intense and hard to believe. We were barely into June and already had suffered August-like heat. Those excessive temperatures really disrupted the bite.
Steve Carney: Dealing with excessive heat on the water Read More »
The Chisago Chain of Lakes are a band of connected fisheries united by a series of channels, small streams, and skinny routes that allow fish and boat movement between some of the lakes. In all, this popular fishing system, which borders the town of Chisago City, encompasses roughly 5,000 acres of water.
One of the smallest lakes within this chain, at just 142 acres, is North Lindstrom.
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the June 19, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
The N.D. Game and Fish Department’s Breeding Duck Survey conducted across the state on May 11-13, estimated 2.4 million ducks – a decline of more than 250,000 ducks from 2025. Notably, the 2026 estimate is 3.4% below North Dakota’s long-term annual breeding duck population estimate that dates back to 1948.
North Dakota breeding waterfowl survey reveals slightly drier conditions, fewer ducks Read More »
The Minnesota DNR is asking for input on several special fishing regulation proposals.
Each year, the agency reviews existing fishing regulations, proposes new special regulations that apply to individual waters and asks the public for input about the proposals. All new special regulations are reviewed on a regular basis to evaluate effectiveness.
Minnesota DNR seeks input on special regs proposal Read More »
A list of upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the June 19, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar Read More »
More than 100 Ducks Unlimited supporters, philanthropists, and project partners on June 13 celebrated the restoration and enhancement of 186 acres in 48 prairie pothole wetlands in Minnesota’s Orange Waterfowl Production Area.
The event celebrated over $1 million in conservation investments at the complex and is part of DU’s Living Lakes Initiative, which has focused on restoring shallow lakes and wetlands in Minnesota and Iowa since 2004.
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the June 19, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: DNR shows no interest in rebuilding duck population Read More »
A new camera is being tested by the Minnesota DNR this spring for waterfowl counts and population surveys.
As part of a pilot program, researchers are evaluating whether the MX-10 can improve aerial surveys by providing more accurate counts in wetland areas. Bruce Davis, wetland wildlife research group leader for the DNR, recently participated in a flight to test the camera.
Minnesota DNR evaluates new camera system for surveying wetlands, wildlife Read More »
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