Mazaska’s walleye population remains in good shape, it holds quality northern pike, and high numbers of good-sized largemouth bass. Freshwater drum, white bass, and even longnose gar are caught here, but Mazaska’s panfish, especially its
While first typing these words, March 2026 was delivering a foot of snow to Minnesota. Last week looked and felt like winter, but warm weather already had ruined the ice. What is an angler to
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the March 25, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Fish aren’t stuck in their winter patterns anymore. They are staging for spring and spreading out. If you’re looking for bulls, don’t chase big schools; big late ice bluegills run solo or in pairs.
Open water fishing options are starting to develop. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report on March 25, 2026.
There is still time to connect with DNR fisheries offices across the state on lake management plans. The agency is updating fisheries management plans for 197 lakes in 52 counties in 2026, and the public
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 27, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
The Minnesota and federal governments are debating lead ammo and fishing tackle again.
Where population-level effects exist for a species, I believe lead bans are fair game. The feds made the right decision banning
Before moving to Minnesota last August, Roy Churchwell was a regional wildlife supervisor for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in the southeast part of the state.
Churchwell helped manage all of the
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