The noise factor – video
Terry Tuma
February 6, 2026
Noise on the ice and how that can affect fishing success.
Minnesota
As outdoor technology advances, Minnesota DNR deals with fair chase questions
Roy Heilman
February 6, 2026
At the Minnesota DNR’s 2026 Roundtable last month, one of the final sessions of the day was entitled “Future of Fair Chase and Natural Resource Sustainability.”
The discussion revolved around the role of new
Minnesota man thrives on Pacific Coast saltwater fishing tournament scene
Tim Lesmeister
February 6, 2026
When Jim Rosenwald takes to the water, he’s not just trying to catch a fish. He’s trying to catch the fish big enough to allow him to win big money. That’s his passion these days:
Ryan Rothstein: Are we shooting too many bucks? Few Minnesota hunters want to shoot does
Ryan Rothstein
February 6, 2026
There’s a doe on my main hunting property that brings a smile to my face every time I see her.
She’s definitely been around for at least four years, but you wouldn’t know how
Effective Feb. 9, perch daily limit on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs drops to 5
Natalie Ryder
February 5, 2026
The Lake Mille Lacs yellow perch bite is shaping up to be another productive one this winter with Minnesota anglers as of Jan. 18 having harvested about 47% of their allowable 36,500 quota. Tribal anglers
National corner crossing debate still hot after SCOTUS ignores it
Katie Hill
February 5, 2026
The hunting media is abuzz with talk about corner-crossing.
On Jan. 5, when Sen. Martin Heinrich, a Democrat from New Mexico, visited the MeatEater podcast to discuss conservation and public lands, the topic of
Commentary: Help improve Minnesota waterfowling by attending the Duck Summit
Dave Zentner
February 5, 2026
If you’re a duck hunter troubled by the ever-increasing number of hunting days that mostly feature “empty skies,” please attend the Minnesota Duck Summit March 27 and 28 in Nicollet.
Primary sponsors include the
Northwest Minnesota elk survey wrapping up after a delay
Natalie Ryder
February 5, 2026
A northwestern Minnesota DNR wildlife team is wrapping up its efforts to survey the three elk herds – Grygla, Kittson-Central, and Caribou-Vita.
“There was quite a bit of a delay early on. We were
Nature Smart: Created by woodpeckers, tree cavities hold value for multiple wildlife species
Stan Tekiela
February 5, 2026
A cavity in a tree, excavated by a woodpecker seems normal enough, but when you stop to consider it, this simple cavity in a tree is remarkable. Let’s take a closer look at the humble
