Fishing tips: locating and catching pre-spawn slab crappies
Spring is a great time to target white or black crappies as they transition into shallow water around the weed lines.
CWD testing finds 34 positives in 2018-19
Since 2016, a total of 51 CWD-positive wild deer have been identified.
Federal agency renews Twin Metals mine leases in northeastern Minnesota
Trump administration OKs opening Boundary Waters area to copper mining.
Late spring’s shallow multi-species fishing action
Combine stealth, a low profile, available structure, and a variety of live bait to locate snapping perch, crappies, and walleyes during the early open-water angling season.
Study links Mille Lacs walleye decline to water clarity
In recent decades, Mille Lacs' water clarity has increased, most likely due to septic system improvements around the lake and the invasion of zebra mussels, which are filter feeders that strain out microscopic algae.
Videos
Gobbler season 2019: Building tomorrow’s wild turkey hunting addicts
Glorious May spring weekend produces first gobbler for Minnesota lad – who’s already planning turkey hunts in 2020 and beyond.
Fishing tips: where to start searching for early season walleyes
Don’t just fish memories when locating fish; use your electronics and search according to lake and weather conditions.
Return of wolf hunt falls short in Minnesota House – by a vote
And Gov. Tim Walz says he supports legislation to ban the recreational hunting of wolves in Minnesota if the federal government succeeds in removing them from the threatened list.
The awesome dilemma of choosing a favorite freshwater fishery
Many personal factors determine whether a fishery ranks as a “favorite” for an individual, and that’s what makes exploring new waters so fun.
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Useful knots for thriving and surviving in the out-of-doors [video]
A Minnesota DNR expert shows how to master six essential knots for fishing, boating, hunting, and camping.
Open-water walleye tips for the opener
Monitor water temperatures closely and bring live bait, especially leeches and shiners, to connect with Minnesota’s favorite sportfish on May 11 and beyond.
Bear shot by DNR in Twin Cities
A bear in a residential area of North St. Paul was shot and killed today by a Minnesota DNR conservation officer as authorities determined the animal posed an immediate safety threat.
Spring fever: Off-hours prime tom turkey time
We all love sunrise fly-down, but the best hunting hours to call in a boss gobbler often occur with the sun high in the sky.
All deer 'depopulated' from CWD-positive Crow Wing County deer farm
All CWD-positive deer farms in the state are now empty.
Lessons in recognizing a popular upland forest dweller: ruffed grouse
If someone tries to convince you ruffed grouse are chirping from an urban wetland in April or May (or anytime), they’re probably wrong.
In Minnesota, pelicans coming back – in more ways than one
While pelicans winter in the Gulf of Mexico region, more than 20 percent of the continent’s white pelican population takes up summer residence in Minnesota.
Invasive silver carp captured in St. Croix River
In 2017, two silver carp were captured in the same location.
Better turkey timing via trail cameras
Employing a simply trail-cam strategy can improve planning for your first spring gobbler hunt.
Spring break in Alaska: Backcountry in Kenai Fjords National Park
The author and his companions beat the crowds at a national park by biking and hiking an area seasonally closed to automobile traffic.
A new Minnesota whitefish record?
Caught on Lake of the Woods over the weekend, it would beat the old record by more than a pound.
DNR tweaks Upper Red Lake open-water walleye keeper reg
Now anglers can keep one fish over 20 inches, instead of one over 17.
Bat population decline continues as expected
Annual Minnesota bat count shows continued effects of white-nose syndrome.
Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame inducts four individuals, two businesses
A raucous crowd of fishing legends enjoyed a morning of angling camaraderie, toasting, and roasting Friday during the Northwest Sportshow.
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