Minnesota Mixed Bag: Fishing derby canceled, non-resident archery changes considered in South Dakota
Staff Report
January 18, 2023
Outdoor news items from Minnesota and neighboring states.
Minnesota
More firearms owners are meaning more issues at U.S. airports
Brian Mozey
January 18, 2023
Minnesota hunters who travel by air are encouraged to brush up on the proper means to transport their firearms, federal officials say.
The Transportation Security Administration says it confiscated 6,301 illegally-transported firearms in 2022
Joe Fellegy: Questions around some proposed changes to the Minnesota DNR’s record-fish program
Joe Fellegy
January 18, 2023
And anglers fishing on Minnesota waters should know that the release program, which now has only four species, will increase significantly – six species per year from 2024 to 2026.
Midwinter waterfowl surveys reflect the weather in North and South Dakota
John Pollmann
January 18, 2023
The survey of waterfowl numbers in North Dakota and South Dakota earlier this month confirmed what many hunters already suspected: winter storms featuring substantial snowfall and extremely low temperatures drove most ducks and geese out
Beyond Minnesota: Groups seek probe of whale deaths amid wind power preparation
Staff Report
January 18, 2023
Outdoor news items from beyond Minnesota.
Remembering Aldo Leopold: The chaos of wildlife populations
Greg Hoch
January 18, 2023
One thing that is still very true is Aldo Leopold’s description of wildlife populations. The same general principles mostly apply whether describing chickadees, pheasants, grouse, deer, moose, ducks, or any other wildlife.
Pro Tip of the Week: Lethargic fish? Drop your bait on them
Ryan Kelly
January 18, 2023
Next time a fish pumps the brakes on your presentation, drop a bomb on them. Free-spool your bait to the bottom on slack line.
Cuffs & Collars: Field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers
Staff Report
January 18, 2023
Enforcement reports from the outdoors around Minnesota.
Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar — Jan. 18, 2023
Staff Report
January 18, 2023
A look at outdoor-related events coming up around Minnesota.
