
C.B. Bylander: Fly fishing for crappies is a summer treat
Fishing stories rarely start with “I was reading a John Sanford novel in a lounge chair by the lake.”
But this one does. It does because that’s exactly what I was doing this spring

Fishing stories rarely start with “I was reading a John Sanford novel in a lounge chair by the lake.”
But this one does. It does because that’s exactly what I was doing this spring

This week, the Minnesota DNR proposed a new 3-bird, any-duck bag limit option for state waterfowlers. The agency is taking comments on it through Aug. 17, and if the DNR moves on the idea, it

Superior National Forest officials on Thursday announced they are extending the closure of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness for overnight users through Wednesday, July 29. But some areas may be opening by later next

Video evidence of wild cougar breeding activity in northern Minnesota generated big headlines across the region in April. Now, researchers with the Voyageurs Wolf Project have collected DNA from those animals, thus providing an opportunity

In a Facebook post on July 24, 2025 after placing eighth in the USA High School Clay Target League National Championship in Mason, Mich., Nevyn Hengel of Sibley East High School in Arlington made an

Superior National Forest officials are monitoring and evaluating Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness permits daily, and clarified the status of the wilderness closure on Wednesday.
Tom Hall, deputy U.S. Forest Service supervisor, reiterated that

Walking into a public lands panel last Saturday at the Izaak Walton League of America’s national convention in Bloomington, an ominous reality struck this 50-something: I was one of the younger people present.
That’s

The Minnesota DNR invites public comment on a proposal to create an optional, alternative three-duck bag limit.
“Waterfowl hunter numbers have declined significantly within the past 20 years due to many factors, including the

Isle Royale National Park officials closed two of its northern camping areas for the remainder of July as staff try to discourage wolves from entering campsites to steal food.
Liz Valencia, acting administrative officer
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