Minnesota Mixed Bag: International Black Bear Show in Grand Rapids set for July 31 to Aug. 2
Grand Rapids, Minn. — Mark your calendar for the International Black Bear Show, taking place July 31 to August 2 at the Yanner Arena in Grand Rapids.
July 29, 2026
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Ducks and duck hunting… It’s all about the habitat issues
Reader-submitted letters to the editors published in the July 31, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
USFWS seeks public comment on setback rules for drain tile
On July 24, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published notice of a 14-day public comment period regarding drain tile setbacks on private lands adjacent to federal wetland easements. While the agency has yet to propose a new policy, some hunter-led conservation organizations fear the information-gathering period could signal changes on the horizon.
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Massive heat wave causes more fish kills across Minnesota
Statewide, the running tally of fish-kill events jumped 30% in a week earlier this month as water temperatures climbed into the 80s, killing thousands of fish across Minnesota.
Isaiah Tolo, fish health supervisor with the DNR, said much of the reporting occurred between July 16 and 20.
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Tom Venesky: Problems with Pennsylvania doe license sales a thing of the past
After my son harvested his first buck on the opening day of the 2024 rifle deer season, I kept his harvest tag in my wallet ever since.
The tag is a reminder of a memorable day, and that’s really the reason why I carry it with me all the time. But recently, the tag came in handy once again.
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Tom Vorisek honored for dedication to Ohio Wildlife Council
Former Ohio Wildlife Council member Tom Vorisek received a Red Oak Leaf Award in recognition of his years of service to the council and to the state’s conservation efforts.
The Ohio native expressed gratitude for the recognition.
“It’s nice anytime you get an award,” Vorisek said. “It’s good to know my efforts of the last eight years on behalf of sportsmen and women were appreciated. It’s validation that you can make a difference.”
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Michigan volunteers honored for years of hunter safety education instruction
The Michigan DNR recognized two volunteers for their years of service and dedication to the state’s hunter safety education program during the July meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in Lansing.
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MN Daily Update: Unsold lottery-awarded bear licenses available soon
Interested in bear hunting this year? Unsold lottery-awarded licenses in
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Commentary: Michigan’s mistake on the muzzleloader season change
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission did UP deer hunters a major favor at their meeting in May when they voted to maintain a two-buck bag limit in the region. Another positive they approved for UP deer hunters that is long overdue is, starting this year, hunters with senior deer licenses will be able to hunt with crossbows during the late (December) archery season.
But the NRC made a major mistake regarding another UP deer season. They unnecessarily shortened the traditional 10-day muzzleloader season to just three days.
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