Minnesota’s fishing opener 2026 is finally here this weekend, and most of us are gearing up for a great few days. The water temperatures have been lagging behind, so I expect we’ll be presenting some
Stu Osthoff has been fishing Minnesota’s canoe country for 50 years. He still goes out every summer, still guides 10-day wilderness trips, and still gets a little bothered when someone drifts a line while paddling.<br
Wisconsin’s non-tribal members trolled, used live sonar and fished for walleyes and muskies on state waters within the Lac du Flambeau (LdF) reservation on opening day after all, thanks to an injunction ordered by a
What some are labeling a “back door lead ammo ban” has begun to make its way though the state legislature.
If passed, Bill A10352/S9473, known as the “lead-free game donation act,” would prohibit
Annual Minnesota DNR Fisheries egg take operations are nearing completion, but a new delayed fry study could help shape future walleye management.
Minnesota DNR Fish Production Supervisor Paula Phelps said this year’s operations went
The season frameworks for the 2026 waterfowl-hunting season are virtually identical to 2025, according to the Minnesota DNR.
The only change is raising the pintail daily bag limit from two birds to three –
A Cleveland native is launching an Ohio company to help connect outdoors folks to products and services around the Buckeye State.
Wendy Kertesz, who now lives in Ashville, Ohio, is launching Ohio Backwoods, an
Minnesota’s counties have cast their votes on whether to allow rifles or remain shotgun-only for deer season, and most are allowing rifles this fall.
After the Legislature eliminated the shotgun-only zone for deer hunting
The verified video of three cougar cubs in northern Minnesota last week qualifies as one of the biggest outdoors stories of the year. Social media chatter after the story broke ranged from amusing to conspiratorial.<br
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