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Rebelling against stimulation, and going gadget-free in 2020

December 6, 2019

Fishing is boring. Hunting is boring. Sitting around trolling, or jigging, or casting, waiting for a fish to bite isn’t always exciting. Waiting for a deer to walk by takes so long. We worked so hard to get the decoys set just right and our calls are perfectly tuned but the ducks aren’t approaching when we hoped. I’m bored. Chances…

Kids out-of-doors: Always leave them wanting more

November 18, 2019

Tim Lesmeister

Want to build lifelong outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen? Start by outfitting kids with warm clothes and reliable equipment.

Hey, naysayers, leave those kids alone

November 4, 2019

Ron Hustvedt

Hustvedt and his 11-year-old son Ronny in their blind during October’s Youth Hunt on public land near Brainerd, Minn. In the latest print edition of the Outdoor News, two letter writers rang in with their opinions regarding the recent youth deer hunting season. I’ll commend both writers for entering their words into the public forum, but let’s dive a little…

Honored to live a Hall of Fame life

October 29, 2019

Tim Lesmeister

A healthy career, marriage, and network of friends and colleagues leads Tim Lesmeister to the Little Falls-based Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame.

Hunter mentoring: Coaching a successful series of failures

October 1, 2019

Ron Hustvedt

The art of coaching a miss could determine whether a new hunter continues with the sport or tries something entirely different.

Recapping the 2019 Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers Conference

September 26, 2019

Tim Lesmeister

Region’s outdoors scribes descended on La Crosse, Wis., last week for several days of commiserating and checking out new products.

South Dakota produces unique ‘golden walleye’

September 12, 2019

Rob Drieslein

Guided angler caught and released the gorgeous fish in the Glacial lakes region of northeastern South Dakota last week.

Yes, I hunt with an AR-platform rifle

September 5, 2019

Tim Lesmeister

The author uses his “sport utility rifle” for deer hunting, but he thinks they’re an obvious choice for coyotes, feral pigs, and other hunting scenarios.

Getting schooled on sportfishing rods

August 15, 2019

Tim Lesmeister

That graphite fishing rod you’re using? It’s probably not graphite.

Perdue says buck stops with Walz on Twin Metals mine

August 8, 2019

Rob Drieslein

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

August 6, 2019

Ron Hustvedt

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.

Timber rattlers visiting yards, making headlines in southeast Minnesota

August 1, 2019

Rob Drieslein

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]

July 26, 2019

Rob Drieslein

Outdoor News Managing Editor Rob Drieslein looks into the death of two northeastern Minnesota loons from West Nile virus in this video blog.

Tips for fishing from the modern kayak

July 23, 2019

Tim Lesmeister

More technique-specific than ever, these narrow watercraft offer precision angling opportunities for multiple species.

What to make of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus

July 11, 2019

Rob Drieslein

Key House and Senate Republicans issued strong statements in support of the environment and conservation Wednesday, but are they simply courting voters before the next election?

Secret of the fishing pros: size matters

July 2, 2019

Tim Lesmeister

When retrieve speeds, color, flash, movement, rattles and other tricks fail, try increasing the size of your lures.

Cherishing our public access to public waters

July 1, 2019

Ron Hustvedt

Visit to a pay-to-fish facility in Texas on Father’s Day boosts the author’s appreciation for the lakes and rivers that citizens in the northern United States can fish for free.

Mandatory classic fishing books for any serious angler

June 28, 2019

Rob Drieslein

Hang in the hammock over the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend and read one of these six freshwater fishing classics.

Fishing event is a win-win

June 17, 2019

Ron Hustvedt

Father-son team brings in a healthy multi-species bag at popular Minnesota Adult & Teen Fishing Challenge charity event.

Fishing with the old man can be productive

June 11, 2019

Tim Lesmeister

Jason Lesmeister got a chance to break away from Alaska to fish some Minnesota lakes and landed his personal-best walleye, a 29.5-inch beast that he caught on Lake Minnetonka. (Photo by Tim Lesmeister)My son, Jason, has always been an outstanding angler. He has a knack for finding fish and always seems to know what they will bite on. He was…

For the good of the resource: MN-FISH Sportfishing Foundation and Coalition

May 30, 2019

Tim Lesmeister

Thanks to some experienced fishing industry players, anglers have a new voice at the Legislature and in negotiations with the DNR.

Gobbler season 2019: Building tomorrow’s wild turkey hunting addicts

May 7, 2019

Rob Drieslein

Glorious May spring weekend produces first gobbler for Minnesota lad – who’s already planning turkey hunts in 2020 and beyond.

The awesome dilemma of choosing a favorite freshwater fishery

April 30, 2019

Tim Lesmeister

Many personal factors determine whether a fishery ranks as a “favorite” for an individual, and that’s what makes exploring new waters so fun.

Useful knots for thriving and surviving in the out-of-doors [video]

April 26, 2019

Ron Hustvedt

A Minnesota DNR expert shows how to master six essential knots for fishing, boating, hunting, and camping.

Why do I like pike? Let me count the ways

April 12, 2019

Tim Lesmeister

With northern pike fishing seasons already open on border waters and Minnesota’s inland waters angling opener just four weeks away, the author praises the “other white meat.”

Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame inducts four individuals, two businesses

March 22, 2019

Rob Drieslein

A raucous crowd of fishing legends enjoyed a morning of angling camaraderie, toasting, and roasting Friday during the Northwest Sportshow.

MinBlogs

Rebelling against stimulation, and going gadget-free in 2020

Kids out-of-doors: Always leave them wanting more

Hey, naysayers, leave those kids alone

Honored to live a Hall of Fame life

Hunter mentoring: Coaching a successful series of failures

Recapping the 2019 Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers Conference

South Dakota produces unique ‘golden walleye’

Yes, I hunt with an AR-platform rifle

Getting schooled on sportfishing rods

Perdue says buck stops with Walz on Twin Metals mine

The Fowl Life’s Belding brings podcast to Game Fair

Timber rattlers visiting yards, making headlines in southeast Minnesota

Loons and the West Nile virus [video]

Tips for fishing from the modern kayak

What to make of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus

Secret of the fishing pros: size matters

Cherishing our public access to public waters

Mandatory classic fishing books for any serious angler

Fishing event is a win-win

Fishing with the old man can be productive

For the good of the resource: MN-FISH Sportfishing Foundation and Coalition

Gobbler season 2019: Building tomorrow’s wild turkey hunting addicts

The awesome dilemma of choosing a favorite freshwater fishery

Useful knots for thriving and surviving in the out-of-doors [video]

Why do I like pike? Let me count the ways

Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame inducts four individuals, two businesses

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