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July 15, 2026

Wisconsin DNR announces closure of sharp-tailed grouse hunting season in 2026

Featured, Hunting, National Hunting, National News, News, Wisconsin /

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced that the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season will be closed for 2026. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted this year.
Each year, the Sharp-tailed Grouse Advisory Committee, consisting of government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, tribal interests and conservation groups, uses a variety of population metrics to make a recommendation about a potential hunting season.

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Walleyes, panfish lead Cedar Island Lake’s snappin’ fishery in Minnesota’s Stearns County

Lake Profile, Lake Profile, Minnesota /

There are more than a dozen lakes that comprise the Sauk River Chain of Lakes in Stearns County, all of which are pretty solid multi-species fisheries. The largest, and one of the most recognized within the system, is Cedar Island Lake, a 986-acre body of water in the town of Richmond.

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Ducks Unlimited, partners mark 2026-27 Federal Duck Stamp first day of sale

Hunting, Minnesota, National Hunting, National News, News /

Leaders from Ducks Unlimited, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bass Pro Shops, U.S. Postal Service, and other partners hosted a live event Friday, June 26, at Bass Pro Shops in St. Augustine celebrating the first day of sale for the 2026-2027 Federal Duck Stamp.
The Federal Duck Stamp, which costs $25 and raises about $40 million for conservation yearly, is valid from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

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Steve Carney: The sweet lakes of Minnesota’s Becker County

Features, Fishing, Minnesota, National Fishing /

Fishing typically slows as we head into mid-July, and many of us struggle on our home lakes. Not much you can do under those circumstances other than start prospecting some new water.
I decided to commute a few days in a row to Minnesota’s Becker County and check out some of the gems sprinkled around the area. It’s about an hour from my house, but as dedicated readers know, I am used to making long, daily drives.

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Big bluegills booming in Big Stone Lake as Minnesota state record is set a second time this year

Featured, Fishing, Home Page News, Minnesota, National Fishing, National News, News /

For the second time this open-water season, Big Stone Lake has produced Minnesota’s new state-record bluegill. It’s one of three weighing more than 2 pounds caught there in recent weeks.
Kyle Anderson, DNR fisheries specialist in Ortonville, said the original record was caught at the end of May by Chris Mulcahey of Waterville. His bluegill weighed 2 pounds and measured 11.75 inches. Then on July 7, Dale Hoffman of Ramsey caught the new state record.

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