Ice opens up on Upper Red anglers
Site Staff
December 20, 2016
But they managed to get themselves and the ice house to safety, catching a few fish to boot.
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Grants benefit elk habitat, hunting heritage, research in Minnesota
Staff Report
December 20, 2016
The 20 projects benefit nearly 9,000 acres of elk habitat and outdoor/sporting enthusiasts in Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Douglas, Hubbard, Itasca, Kittson, Marshall, Morrison and Roseau counties.
Paying homage to the Minnesota sharp-tailed grouse
Site Staff
December 19, 2016
While upland bird hunting a WMA, the author finds peace, solitude, and conservation inspiration in the leks that sharpies inhabit.
Tracking a banded Canada goose on the Mississippi
Sharon Stiteler
December 19, 2016
As late migration winds down, birders and wildlife watchers can locate multiple species of waterfowl and raptors where open water still exists.
3 bighorn sheep in Deadwood, S.D., herd die of pneumonia
Associated Press
December 18, 2016
Other bighorns have died in recent weeks, and one official said the positive tests are a “big concern” — but there are reasons for hope, too.
Minnesota mining company moving forward despite Feds’ decision to deny leases
Associated Press
December 18, 2016
Incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump potentially could reverse the decision as Trump’s nominee for interior secretary, Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana, has advocated for increased mining on federal lands.
Sportsmen celebrate as Feds deny minerals lease renewals for mine near Boundary Waters
Staff Report
December 16, 2016
In a huge victory for outdoors types, decision removes threat to the nation’s most-visited wilderness, ensuring the continuation of the region’s hunting and fishing traditions, and safeguarding the fish and wildlife populations that call the
Adding wolves at Isle Royale National Park?
Staff Report
December 16, 2016
National Park Service is considering four alternatives — two that would include relocating wolves to Isle Royale, and two that would mean doing nothing, basically letting nature take its course regarding the dwindling wolf population
Outdoor News Print Schedule Altered During 2016 Holidays
Site Staff
December 15, 2016
Because of a 2016 calendar that includes 53 Fridays this year, Outdoor News must alter its print schedule during the holidays. This means that readers will have a two-week gap between Issue 52, 2016 and
