
Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Oct. 22, 2025
Strong winds limit fishing opportunities over the past week. A look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on Oct. 22, 2025.

Strong winds limit fishing opportunities over the past week. A look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on Oct. 22, 2025.

The 5th annual North Metro Ice Show is set for another two-day run – Oct. 25-26 – at the Adrenaline Sports Center in Ramsey.

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Oct. 24, 2025 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

A letter writer recently addressed a topic that many sportsmen ponder: Why do three Chippewa tribes kill several dozen moose every year while state hunters kill zero?
First, a recap of Minnesota moose history.

Minnesota duck hunters waiting for sustained cold weather and north-to-northwest winds to jump-start a largely stagnant autumn waterfowl migration are going to have to be patient.
Waterfowl managers in and outside Minnesota say

While late-season warm weather wasn’t helpful for walleye stocking or early archery harvest, it sure helped out during the final few days of the black bear season this year.
“If I could have the

It may take some added effort, but escaping the sea of orange (and blaze pink) during the first weekend of the firearms deer season is possible in most locations. Get there early on Nov. 8,

Sometimes, bad things just kind of sneak up on us. We look around in surprise and wonder “how and when did that happen?”
Those of us born more than 60 years ago, and maybe

The best bite this week is in 17-25 feet. Vertical jigging with a frozen or live emerald shiner is definitely the go to presentation, however, some anglers are still trolling crankbaits with good success.
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