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DNR celebrates evolving Minnesota Conservation Herd for National Bison Day, Nov. 7
The Minnesota DNR donated 23 bison in 2026 to help start, grow other herds
Minnesota’s homegrown brook trout strain shows first signs of success in metro streams
DNR crews found young brook trout in two east-metro streams this summer, proof that the
Deer issues dominate N.D. outdoor news cycle
Firearms hunting in North Dakota differs from the states to east, as it requires being
DNR celebrates evolving Minnesota Conservation Herd for National Bison Day, Nov. 7
The Minnesota DNR donated 23 bison in 2026 to help start, grow other herds
Top Regional Stories
Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame board considers dissolution
New York DEC confirms CWD in wild deer for first time since 2005
Dan Small Outdoors Radio: Show 2145
Meet the new Minnesota DNR Fisheries leader: Shannon Fisher
Is striped bass fishing on the brink? Anglers and scientists sound the alarm
More Top News
Eagle Bluff, Minnesota outdoor schools earn national honor from Izaak Walton League
How to track a deer after the shot: A blood-trailing refresher for gun season
Missed your last shot? Here’s how to bounce back as a hunter
Great Lakes Aquarium-raised sturgeon released into St. Louis River in Duluth
Signs suggest big year for Minnesota deer hunters as firearms season arrives
MN Fishing News
Fishing Reports
Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Nov. 4, 2026
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – November 3, 2026
Metro Area Fishing Report – November 1, 2026 – video
Lake Profiles
Rebounding walleyes reinvigorate Eagles Nest system in northeast Minnesota
Short on walleyes, but long on muskies: Beers Lake in Minnesota’s Otter Tail County
Lake Amelia’s walleyes stealing the panfish spotlight in this Pope County, Minn., water
Fishing News
Hammerhandle pike, AIS surcharges, and stranger things
Fish and Wildlife advisory committee invites ideas
Outdoor Insights: The forward-facing sonar study anglers have been waiting for is finally here
Opinion
Hammerhandle pike, AIS surcharges, and stranger things
Age-old broadhead question: mechanical vs. fixed-blade
Deer issues dominate N.D. outdoor news cycle
The top modern ammo innovations every big-game hunter should know
All About Hunting
Fooling the wise: Try these tricks to bag wily waterfowl during late season
Even in north-country states like Minnesota that get first crack at fresh birds coming down from Canada, sharp-eyed ducks quickly
DNR dedication honors Neustrom
This Friday, Nov. 6, the DNR will honor the memory of late state angler and guide Tom Neustrom by dedicating
Outdoor News Foundation Names 2026 Award Recipients
As Give to the Max Day and holiday giving season approach, the Outdoor News Foundation highlights its second-year successes.
Podcasts
Episode 617 – Minnesota deer opener. Post-election notes. Grunt tube tricks with Tony Peterson. DU’s ‘Into The Vault’ fundraiser. FFS research
Lots of whitetail chatter as the Nov. 7 firearms deer opener kicks
Episode 616 – Coaster brook trout, MN DNR changes, pheasant tips with Tom Carpenter, gut-pile study
Top topics this week include proposed protections for a small population of
Episode 615 – Banner bear season, nonresident fees, EHD outbreaks, pheasant and duck season updates
Top topics this week include Minnesota’s black bear season totals, pre-election thoughts
Episode 614 – Pheasant opener, deer preview, Citizen Conservation Advisory conversation, emu afield
Top topics this week include a rough start to the 2026 pheasant
All Minnesota Articles
Minnesota cuffs and collars: Neighbor feeding deer near archery targets cited in CWD area
Field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers
Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar
Outdoor News would like to list your upcoming banquet or
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Outdoor News Foundation expands scholarships for 2026
AGLOW HONORS HEILMAN FOR OUTDOOR NEWS STORY THAT APPEARED LAST
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Is ethanol costing us ducks and wetlands?
Two items caught my attention in the October 23 edition.
Commentary: Citizen groups and managing fish and wildlife
In a recent Outdoor News, Eli Mansfield, chair of Minnesota’s
A Jack London classic: To Build a Fire… Part 1
In “To Build A Fire,” set within the unforgiving cold
When buck fever throws you a curveball
It’s World Series season, and I love baseball – the
Find spots for ice fishing from your boat during fall – video
It’s never too early to plan and prepare, especially when
