Audio interview with Sarah Strommen touches on her background, management style, and outlook for leading one of the nation’s largest natural resource agencies.
Former mayor of Ramsey and current assistant commissioner will become first woman ever to head the agency.
With 11 more CWD positives so far this fall – all white-tailed bucks – can antler-point restrictions survive in 2019?
Grad student’s dissertation asks hunters to help answer age-old question: What’s eating those gutpiles?
Four wolves hailing from extreme northeastern Minnesota already are consuming moose carcasses on the Lake Superior island.
If the margin of error on the eastern grey wolf population in Minnesota is more than 26 percent, what is it for important game species like white-tailed deer? Also, what’s with this white-tailed buck (trail cam image)?
Finlayson, Minn. — Jerry Schneider sent Outdoor News a trail camera image recently from his 240-acre hunting property west of Finlayson. The date stamp shows the camera snapped the image in early August, and the photo clearly shows eight wild canines entering a field on a steamy summer morning. Outdoor News posted the image on its Facebook page at noon…
This trail camera photo from reader Jerry Schneider of canines entering a Pine County field inspired lots of social media chatter last weekend. Most experts, however, agree that this is a pack of wolves. (Photo courtesy of Jerry Schneider)Finlayson, Minn. — Jerry Schneider sent Outdoor News a trail camera image late last week from his 240-acre hunting property west of…
Several Minnesota wild canine experts weigh in on whether a photo shows coyotes or wolves, and their conclusion is unanimous …
Dispute over Trump administration’s interpretation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act heats up with action from eight attorneys general.
Steven Rinella produces one of the most popular podcasts in the country, and on Thursday night, more than 1,000 outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen rendezvoused in Burnsville to watch it live. Plus information on an upcoming Modern Carnivore experience.
A great conservation success story, the MBTA – like too many environmental protections – faces political challenges and legislation hurdles if it’s to survive another century.
A fine day of catching Mississippi River walleyes reminds the author to enjoy these heady days of June fishing.
Most people have heard the distinctive call of the common barred owl, and the early nesters likely have young thinking about fledging already in mid-May.
Two big news items! The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor released a long-awaited deer report today. And during the next five days, multiple events will highlight sportsmen support for public lands.
With his dry wit, crazy cast of literary characters, and love of rural places, Pat McManus drew comparisons to Mark Twain and other American humorists.
New legislation threatens the Conservation Reserve Program, and the Northwest Sportshow means it’s time to honor Hall of Fame anglers plus the Outdoor News Person of the Year.
In storage since the 1980s, thousands of .45 handguns will hit the marketplace via the CMP. Gun enthusiasts willing to process paperwork can get a crack at one.
Interior’s Office of the Solicitor declared last month that the MBTA does not prohibit incidental take of birds. These natural resources professionals and career public servants disagree.
The past 12 months saw thousands of outdoors headlines across the state, region, and nation, but here are the topics that stood out for staffers at Outdoor News.
Conservationists interested in meeting the BHA president have an opportunity on Jan. 4, and several worthy Minnesotans will enter the state’s fishing hall o’ fame.
Hunter-harvested white-tailed buck has personalized ear tags, and the DNR wants to know who put them there.
Public comment period on Zinke Interior Department’s plan for Western sage grouse ends Nov. 27.
A big crowd gathered for an evening at O’Gara’s in St. Paul on Wednesday to honor a fine Minnesota conservation advocate.
An October hunting trip off the Gunflint Trail produced ridiculous autumn scenery, ruffed grouse, and an appetizing culinary education for the author last week.
Vacationing along central Florida’s “Space Coast,” the author and his family carved out an afternoon for the shorebirds, alligators and mangroves of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
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