DNR captures and – for first time – tags silver carp
The tagged silver carp will provide the DNR with valuable data on the movement and habits of this invasive species in the river system.
South Dakota produces unique ‘golden walleye’
Guided angler caught and released the gorgeous fish in the Glacial lakes region of northeastern South Dakota last week.
Midge-borne virus causes deaths of wild deer in Stearns County
The DNR suspects several deer in the St. Stephen area have recently died from EHD. Tests from two of the deer were positive for EHD; other deer were too decomposed to test.
Snowstorms, heavy rains take toll on Minnesota pheasants
The DNR's annual roadside survey indicates that Minnesota's pheasant numbers are down 17% from 2018. The index is 11% below the 10-year average and 60% below the long-term average.
Minnesota Waterfowl Association dissolving effective Sept. 30
The 52-year-old state waterfowling group was one of Minnesota’s leading conservation organizations
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DNR: Targeting CWD by expanding hunting, limiting deer-to-deer contact
According to the agency, 2019 season regulations designed to control disease for long-term health of Minnesota’s wild deer.
Brook trout: A love of little fish
They’ll measure, at most, about 11 inches, with the majority probably going no more than 8 inches tip to tail. That’s not much fish when you’re used to 20-inch smallies, but there’s an appeal to them this blogger can’t shake.
Mille Lacs walleye fishing to close Sept. 6
Anglers will not be able to target walleye when fishing on Mille Lacs, but may fish for other species and use live bait.
Grouse hunters asked to help collect samples for West Nile virus study
Minnesota is collaborating on this project with researchers in Wisconsin and Michigan.
Getting schooled on sportfishing rods
That graphite fishing rod you’re using? It’s probably not graphite.
Testing shows Minnesota fish is oldest ever taken
Radiocarbon dating verified that the female bigmouth buffalo fish taken from Crystal Lake near Pelican Rapids in Otter Tail County last summer was 112.
Perdue says buck stops with Walz on Twin Metals mine
While visiting Farmfest on Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture spoke briefly about mine risk study that he cancelled in September 2018
The Fowl Life’s Belding brings podcast to Game Fair
An episode will be created and broadcast live during the first weekend of Game Fair, Aug. 9-11, in the Eukanuba seminar tent at the center of the event in Ramsey.
The little-known scoop on bird poop
There’s a method to the madness of our avian friends managing the defecations of nestlings during the summer, and the clues are surprisingly obvious to a trained eye.
Public meetings, input opportunities abound on special fishing regs
During a series of 17 public meetings, anglers and others can give their opinions about proposed 2020 changes to special fishing regulations for 30 lakes.
Rising Great Lakes eroding shorelines, creating uncertainty
The rapid transitions between high and low water levels reportedly puts people who live and work along the Great Lakes in a tough spot compared with people living on ocean coasts who only have to prepare for sea levels going up.
Timber rattlers visiting yards, making headlines in southeast Minnesota
Rattlesnake squad separates the protected snakes and people as recent warm weather drives the reptiles from ridgetop habitat into human habitation zones.
Loons and the West Nile virus [video]
Outdoor News Managing Editor Rob Drieslein looks into the death of two northeastern Minnesota loons from West Nile virus in this video blog.
In search of jumbo sunnies
Local fisheries managers are responding to angler desire for bigger sunfish by seeking out specific lakes that would be a good fit for improving sunfish size quality by reducing sunfish bag limits.
Tips for fishing from the modern kayak
More technique-specific than ever, these narrow watercraft offer precision angling opportunities for multiple species.
Catching smallmouth bass – when they're looking down
Topwaters are great fun, but when smallies aren’t looking up, try these bass’n tactics.
Tactics for the river smallmouth of midsummer
A Mississippi River mayfly hatch hindered the bass bite for the author, but he eventually discovered a way to grip some bronzeback lip.
DNR: Loon deaths caused by West Nile virus
Two of three dead loons found in northeastern Minnesota earlier this month said to have died from WNV, and wildlife staff are receiving a small but noticeable increase in calls from people finding dead loons in northeastern Minnesota this summer.
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