Heat of summer angling secret: early risers
How to avoid the summer fishing doldrums (and the recreational boat traffic).
Fishing tip: Beat the heat and troll for hungry moonlight walleyes
Record-breaking heat and bugs hindering your urge to wet a line this holiday weekend? Try trolling under a full moon for the region’s most popular freshwater gamefish
Mille Lacs walleye fishing set to close down for July
With the exception of the month of July, walleye angling on the lake is catch-and-release this season. Catch-and-release walleye fishing is scheduled to re-open on Saturday, Aug. 1, and continue through Monday, Nov. 30.
Bird and other wildlife sightings during the COVID era
Are critters really more abundant, or are citizens working from home simply seeing more of the birds and mammals that always have lived among us?
Meet the women who inspire women to become today’s anglers
The author has a new fishing partner, one who allows him to steal a kiss after an impressive catch.
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Game Fair Cancels Show for August 2020
Game Fair has announced that it has canceled its 2020 show. The popular event among the region’s hunting and sporting dog community had been scheduled for two weekends, August 7-9 and August 14-16.
Did Aldo Leopold actually build a Leopold bench?
Whether or not he designed his namesake seat, it’s still a fun, simple project to occupy the kids during this era of social distancing.
DNR-managed boat launches open, although some will not have all amenities for fishing opener
Anglers urged to follow new 'close to home' guidelines to minimize potential virus transmission.
Graduating from fishing elementary school
Choosing the right lure option for a kid’s first casting experience.
DNR urges anglers to fish close to home for fishing opener
New 'close-to-home' guidelines minimize potential virus transmission.
Saltwater or freshwater fishing: So which is best?
Quit the debate because big fish flourish in both waters.
Buying recreational property in the time of COVID-19
Here are five things to consider if you are thinking of buying a recreational property this spring or summer.
That commitment moment from spring gobblers
Let wild turkeys settle into the decoys before taking your shot.
Egg-take operations canceled due to COVID-19 social distancing protocols [video]
DNR: Missed year of stocking will have minimal long-term impact on angling, fish populations.
An amazingly old Red River country redtail
Large, common raptor sported a 26-year-old leg band.
Pattern your turkey gun before it’s too late
Heading afield in coming days and weeks for spring longbeards? First invest some time in understanding where your gobbler loads are going to land.
It’s prime time for quality angling
Even while respecting social distancing, odds are there’s some quality water with good gamefishing opportunities near you right now.
Can's and cannot's for outdoor activities during stay-at-home order
Outdoor News editor Rob Drieslein gives an update on outside activities that people can and can't do with COVID-19 lingering.
Spring fishing tip: Have some fun catching carp and suckers on a local river or stream
Beat “stay-in-place”-induced cabin fever by targeting rough fish in a hard-running river near you.
Conservation in the midst of a crisis
Ducks Unlimited staff find creative solutions to keep habitat restoration on track.
Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener won't be held in 2020
73rd annual event postponed to May 6-9, 2021; 2020 fishing opener still scheduled May 9.
Great spring project for kids: The Outdoor News Wood Duck Challenge!
Since 1989, the Wood Duck Challenge has been an Outdoor News institution that encourages youth under the age of 18 to construct and install a wood duck nesting box. For access to complete plans and instructions, check out this video!
Spring walleye fishing on Rainy River all but nixed with access closures
The Koochiching County Board voted unanimously to close the county-owned Rainy River accesses, which include the Upper Sioux landing, Frontier landing, Nelson Park landing and Vidas landing due to concerns of large numbers of anglers coming into the area in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision will be reviewed April 14 at the next board meeting.
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