Minnesota wants anglers to go lead-free to help loons
Associated Press
February 18, 2020
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency estimates lead poisoning causes about 14% of loon deaths in the state.
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Pheasant Fest sees record crowds
Pheasants Forever Reports
February 18, 2020
Drew a record-breaking crowd of 32,467 attendees to the Minneapolis Convention Center over the weekend.
Lake Mille Lacs Fishing Report – Feb. 18, 2020
Site Staff
February 18, 2020
Just because walleye fishing is winding down, it doesn’t mean there aren’t other options on the big central-Minnesota lake.
Rabbit and squirrel hunting: No better way to spend February
Tony Peterson
February 14, 2020
Longer days and warmer sunshine activate small game hunting opportunities between now and – bonus day – Feb. 29.
Minnesota Outdoor News Calendar – Feb. 14, 2020
Site Staff
February 13, 2020
Banquets/Fundraisers Feb. 14: Rochester Mens DU Banquet, Wildwood Sports Bar & Grill, Rochester. For more info call Jim Nicholas, 507-272-4013. Feb. 15: Minnesota Northland WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Park Hotel, Hibbing. For more info call
Minnesota Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Feb. 14, 2020
Site Staff
February 13, 2020
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked area snowmobiling and angling activity. Multiple contacts were made with snowmobilers in the Roseau and Salol areas for speeding and failing to stop at intersections.
Outdoor News video: Top trends at the 2020 SHOT Show
Site Staff
February 12, 2020
Outdoor News shooting writer Ron Spomer shares some of the highlights he saw the hunting industry unveil at the recent Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show in Las Vegas.
Too steep for people? Goats get the job done to improve habitat
Minnesota DNR Reports
February 12, 2020
Using conservation grant money awarded by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, land managers bring in goats with an appetite for buckthorn and its berries. The four-legged lawnmowers had no problem chowing down the invasive
Minnesota Fishing Report – Feb. 11, 2020
Site Staff
February 12, 2020
Walleyes are sluggish in most locations, providing short windows of feeding activity during low-light periods of the day – typical for this time of year.
