
Field notes from a mesmerizing spring waterfowl spectacle
I went on my first spring goose hunt recently, and it made quite an impression.
I’ll share those impressions below, but I must start by breaking a rule of journalism. I cannot tell you

I went on my first spring goose hunt recently, and it made quite an impression.
I’ll share those impressions below, but I must start by breaking a rule of journalism. I cannot tell you

When taking a beginner on his or her first turkey hunt, you must fully focus on the new hunter.
It’s a bonus day in the woods for you, but you’re there to provide a

A months-long effort by Minnesota and national conservationists to protect the Boundary Waters watershed failed Thursday morning when the U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to pass House Joint Resolution 140. The bill now goes to President

Minnesota’s resident megafauna – the black bear – is one of the state’s great conservation success stories during the past several decades, its population expanding both in numbers and geographically.
Today, the state’s

Most turkey hunters have a grasp on the basic vocalizations that real birds make, but they often don’t understand what is being communicated.
Think of it sort of like a preschooler absentmindedly saying words

When “temporary” archery season crossbow inclusion first passed in 2023, Minnesota Bowhunters, Inc., was well aware that it was going to be an uphill battle for that legislation to expire and see a return to

Turkey hunting is all about having fun and shaking off the cabin dust. Use turkey hunting to mimic your favorite hunting styles.

The Minnesota BHA Chapter is hosting its 2026 Turkey & Trout Classic on May 1-3 at Rock Lake Campground in Pillsbury State Forest (near Nisswa). It’s three days of turkey hunting, trout fishing, communal cookouts,

Minnesota moved one step closer to allowing crossbow hunting during the full archery season after the Senate passed a bill unanimously.
The April 8 vote on the Senate floor was 67-0. The bill, SF1251,
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