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Meateater podcast draws impressive crowd of hunters to Twin Cities area

July 27, 2018

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.

Top-notch big-water fishing with kids: Three Great Lakes in five days

July 18, 2018

Ron Hustvedt

A Minnesota-based writer and educator and family tackle the eastern Great Lakes, and the charter scene produces a variety of gamefish including walleyes and salmon.

During tough fishing bite, stay determined, persistent

July 9, 2018

Tim Lesmeister

The smart, successful pro anglers know you don’t automatically default to a finesse presentation when a negative bite occurs.

A cornerstone wildlife protection law, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, celebrates 100 years July 3

June 29, 2018

Rob Drieslein

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.

Summer multi-species fishing fun: the micro-lure challenge

June 25, 2018

Ron Hustvedt

YouTube angling video producers like Nick Calcara’s 618 Fishing have inspired the author’s family to tackle the “Big Bait Challenge.

Tournament fishing has made Americans better anglers

June 18, 2018

Tim Lesmeister

Watching the national bass and walleye tournament fishing scene flourish has been extremely gratifying for the author, who is emceeing the inaugural Blackfish Classic in July.

Changing fishing regulations deliver better angling for state citizens

June 11, 2018

Ron Hustvedt

Minnesota’s new northern pike regulations are easy to follow and should improve Minnesota fisheries across multiple species.

Go fishing now during the best angling month of the year

June 7, 2018

Rob Drieslein

A fine day of catching Mississippi River walleyes reminds the author to enjoy these heady days of June fishing.

Fishing the heartland: The cross-generational appeal of big bullheads

May 29, 2018

Tim Lesmeister

Revered in Iowa, the All-American bullhead provides fast summer fishing action and tasty fish-fry fodder in Farm Country USA.

Images, video: Barred owl nest in Minnesota

May 16, 2018

Rob Drieslein

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.

Quest for fishing: experiment to discover the better presentation

May 16, 2018

Tim Lesmeister

Whether you’re fishing off a continental shelf for swordfish, swinging for river steelhead, or slip-bobbering for opener walleyes, always be ready to switch things up.

Check ice-out status, plus tactics for the Minnesota walleye opener

April 30, 2018

Ron Hustvedt

A quick link provides information on remaining ice conditions, and in the meantime, plan your open-water walleye strategy.

The Legislative Auditor’s Deer Report and a big Public Lands Rally

April 20, 2018

Rob Drieslein

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.

Modify your kayak strategies for open-water fishing in 2018

April 18, 2018

Tim Lesmeister

Modern kayaks and canoes have opened up a whole new world of smaller waters for savvy anglers in urban and rural areas alike.

Remembering a day with one of the greats in outdoors writing: Pat McManus – 1933-2018

April 13, 2018

Rob Drieslein

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.

Mid-March grab bag: Oppose the GROW Act, plus it’s outdoors awards season

March 19, 2018

Rob Drieslein

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.

Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame: Time to nominate your favorite angler

March 18, 2018

Tim Lesmeister

Many incredible anglers and people in the business of fishing deserve induction, but they may need you to nominate them.

Angler inquiry: Where have all the big fish gone?

February 27, 2018

Tim Lesmeister

If today’s fishermen want trophy fish in the future, they need to embrace stricter slots and catch-and-release regulations.

On the ice, thoughts drift to summer fishing adventures

February 8, 2018

Ron Hustvedt

From the Great Lakes to the Gunflint Trail to metro muskies, plan now for Minnesota and regional summer angling opportunities.

Details on purchasing an M1911 pistol through the Civilian Marksmanship Program

February 6, 2018

Rob Drieslein

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.

Remembering the perfect fishing buddy

February 5, 2018

Tim Lesmeister

Cancer claims a longtime friend, west metro angling guru, and confidant of the author.

Dayton’s $1.5 billion bonding package includes money for CREP

January 22, 2018

Joe Albert

But governor’s capital investment proposal doesn’t include funding for WMAs.

Coming full circle and enjoying the grand merits of fishing from shore

January 19, 2018

Tim Lesmeister

Spending fewer hours in boats and kayaks, the author finds himself angling more from dry land.

Minnesota fishing: Are bass taking over?

January 11, 2018

Joe Albert

State’s bass fishing has commanded attention.

Former Department of Interior officials object to recent Trump administration ruling on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

January 11, 2018

Rob Drieslein

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.

From Mille Lacs to CWD to the Hautmans to white-tailed deer hunting: the top 10 Minnesota outdoors stories of 2017

January 4, 2018

Rob Drieslein

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.

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