Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on April 22, 2026
Outdoor News
April 22, 2026
Crappies continue to move in and out of shallow water. Here’s the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on April 22, 2026.
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Flood project dispute slows progress for conservation projects in Minnesota
Justin Runberg
April 22, 2026
The Minnesota House Legacy Finance Committee failed to advance a funding bill for the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council on April 15 after lawmakers fell short of the required votes, delaying support for future conservation projects.<br
Minnesota lawmakers debate expanding access to foraging
Justin Runberg
April 22, 2026
The proposal stems from recommendations by the Sustainable Foraging Task Force, which lawmakers created in 2025 to study how Minnesota should manage foraging on public lands.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – April 21, 2026
Site Staff
April 21, 2026
Bays are starting to show open water, which naturally gets the attention of anglers who like huge pike.
Star Watch: Virgo and Spica
Bob Drieslein
April 21, 2026
Spica is the brightest star in Virgo and one of the 20 brightest stars in our night sky. It’s also one of the easiest to find. If you recall from previous articles, we can follow
Field notes from a mesmerizing spring waterfowl spectacle
Tony Jones
April 20, 2026
I went on my first spring goose hunt recently, and it made quite an impression.
I’ll share those impressions below, but I must start by breaking a rule of journalism. I cannot tell you
Metro Area Fishing Report – April 19, 2026 – video
Matt Johnson
April 19, 2026
Don’t settle and be willing to move and cover water if needed.
Runnin’ Minnesota rivers for spring redhorse
Drew Geving
April 19, 2026
Redhorse are a group of native fish in the sucker family, and there are more than 20 different redhorse species in the United States. Truly a fish of moving waters, their torpedo-shaped bodies are designed
Mentoring new turkey hunters: It’s their hunt, not yours
Mark Strand
April 18, 2026
When taking a beginner on his or her first turkey hunt, you must fully focus on the new hunter.
It’s a bonus day in the woods for you, but you’re there to provide a
