Metro Area Fishing Report – October 11, 2026 – video
Matt Johnson
October 11, 2026
A variety of patterns this past week and the unseasonably warm weather played a role.
Minnesota
Various portable blind concepts keep waterfowl guessing
John N. Felsher
October 11, 2026
Since time began, early hunters knew they could never run down animals of the forests or open plains, so they had to devise ways to bring game within range of their weapons. Even today, no
Ever wonder about fire grates at campsites in the Boundary Waters? Here’s what to know
Mark Neuzil
October 10, 2026
While most campsites escaped the worst of the current fires, some fire grates in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness likely are to become minor casualties.
A few, after years of weathering and use,
Ryan Rothstein: As bucks shuffle the deck, know when to play your hand
Ryan Rothstein
October 10, 2026
September was weird.
Compared to recent autumns, it felt seasonally cool, whereas recent years have seen consistent heat into the 80s and beyond. It was also a lot wetter than previous falls have been.
Al Lindner: A borrowed boat and some perspective on forward-facing sonar
Al Lindner
October 9, 2026
Sometimes we put ourselves in unique situations, especially when it comes to fishing. I found myself in one of those just the other day. For a variety of reasons, I decided to sell my boat
Steve Carney: Bowhunting ground blind do’s and don’ts
Steve Carney
October 9, 2026
Every year I get more dedicated to hunting from ground blinds during the bow season. Last season I tagged two of my three deer from ground blinds.
Hunting from a ground blind is not
For fall turkeys, find the feast, then pick a fight
Outdoor News
October 9, 2026
To understand how to have a great fall turkey hunt, you must acknowledge the primary driver of the birds’ October behavior: food.
Spring hunts are dominated by the breeding season, but fall hunts all
Native Fish Fest showcases value of Minnesota species long dismissed by many anglers
Roy Heilman
October 9, 2026
In the latest show of support for native fish and ecosystems, Minnesota nonprofit Native Fish For Tomorrow (NF4T) held its second-annual Native Fish Fest at Watergate Marina in St. Paul, on Sunday, Sept. 13.
Minnesota DNR not implementing three-duck bag option
Staff Report
October 8, 2026
The Minnesota DNR on Thursday said it will not be implementing a proposed three-bird “splash-duck” option for Minnesota waterfowlers.
The agency had pitched the idea this summer for duck season 2027, and a public
