Commentary: The status of whitetails in Minnesota, and what our deer herd needs
Jared J. Mazurek
March 7, 2024
The MDHA and the status of whitetails in Minnesota: what our deer herd needs
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Streams of Thought: Minnesota’s outdoors world loses a dandy with death of Earl Norris Johnson
Tim Spielman
March 7, 2024
After a few years on the beat here at Outdoor News, I’d established quite a few friendships with state DNR folks who worked with Minnesota’s fish and wildlife. After a few more years on the
Cost-share programs (Part 1): Finding what fits you when it comes to wildlife habitat management
Ryan Rothstein
March 7, 2024
If you’ve ever done a habitat-management project – whether large-scale prairie restoration on land you own or a small timber stand improvement on a buddy’s property – you know this work takes time and money.<br
Ice-out surges across Minnesota as prior records begin to fall
Tim Spielman
March 6, 2024
To the surprise of few, historical ice-out records continue to fall as early open water progresses northward on Minnesota lakes.
It’s the El Niño effect on full display, and it’s enough to flabbergast even
Joe Shead: Shed hunting tips after a non-winter
Joe Shead
March 6, 2024
What a crazy non-winter we’ve experienced this year, especially in the wake of a ridiculously snowy winter last year in states like Minnesota and Wisconsin. Talk about a 180. But a mild winter is exactly
Some “hard feelings” come with Minnesota DNR changes to record fish program
Rob Drieslein
March 6, 2024
The Minnesota DNR unveiled its revamped state record fish program, and the changes include relegating pre-1980 records to a new “noncertified” category.
That includes the longstanding state record 17-pound, 8-ounce walleye that Hermantown’s Leroy
Minnesota moose population ‘stable,’ while elk count is called off by DNR due to lack of snow
Tim Spielman
March 6, 2024
On the same day the DNR announced survey results showing a stable moose population in northeastern Minnesota, state officials in the northwest reported a lack of snow – required for an accurate count – grounded
Shotgun zone, DNR oversight debated at Minnesota Capitol
Brian Mozey
March 6, 2024
The Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee met Thursday, Feb. 29, to discuss and advance legislation. The bills focused on eliminating the shotgun zone, establishing a Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee, and the Keep it
Gearing up for a new pup? Here are some training essentials
Site Staff
March 4, 2024
Springtime is new-puppy time for a lot of folks.
The arrival of a fresh recruit comes with a healthy dose of optimism, and the promise of a dozen or so good years ahead of
