A quick chat with… Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro Rue Mapp
Rob Drieslein
January 13, 2023
From outdoors TV to podcasts to major speaking engagements, Rue Mapp was most everywhere in ’22.
Hunting
State wildlife agencies share how much they spend on CWD
Kristyn Brady / Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
January 13, 2023
Beyond the threat it poses to hunters and wildlife, chronic wasting disease represents a growing cost to state agencies, especially during hunting season. A new peer-reviewed report published in the November/December 2022 issue of The
Important dates set to offer input on deer population goals for parts of east, south-central Minnesota
Staff Report
January 9, 2023
Anyone interested in deer management for 23 deer permit areas in east and south-central Minnesota can start sharing their opinions through a formal process beginning on Jan. 23.
Marilyn Vetter to lead Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever
Staff Report
January 9, 2023
Current board vice chair brings 25 years of leadership, business management, and volunteer experience to the role.
Vetter becomes the third CEO of the organization’s 40-year history.
She has served as a member
Minnesota man gets two years probation for killing 500-pound bear in backyard
Associated Press
January 9, 2023
Morrison County District Judge Leonard Weiler sentenced Michael Thielen, 42, on Jan. 4 after Thielen pleaded guilty to taking and possessing big game out of season.
A primer for Western plains deer hunting
Steve Heiting
January 9, 2023
How far the mule deer buck stood from the rifle muzzle was anybody’s guess, because holding my rangefinder steady in the 25-mph crosswind was impossible. Even if the buck was within range, I still couldn’t
Tips for obtaining nonresident tags out west
Erik Jensen
January 9, 2023
Most Western states use points for nonresident hunters, including Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana. Here’s some tips on navigating point systems when applying for a Western big-game hunt.
Minnesota DNR lists agency accomplishments during past year
DNR Report
January 8, 2023
St. Paul — Throughout 2022, the Minnesota DNR made progress toward fulfilling its mission, as well as the goals and priorities outlined in its strategic plan. Below is an overview of key accomplishments in several
A once-in-a-lifetime buck for Hunter
Scott Bestul
January 6, 2023
Ryker Bergo’s monster Minnesota buck is not only an amazing trophy, but it’s also a tribute to his late son, Hunter.
