Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Dec. 5, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
Tom Cotter of Austin is the recipient of the 2025 Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award.
The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health,
Shut down for more than six years, part of a scenic road loop in North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park reopened Nov. 25, giving visitors a better opportunity to see wildlife and panoramic views of
Sadly, the open-water fishing season is over and it’s time to store our boats and accessories.
We were fortunate to have warm weather through November that kept a lot of us on the water
The St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show kicks off Friday and continues through Sunday at St. Paul RiverCentre.
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Dec. 5, 2025 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Investments to conserve, restore, and manage fish and wildlife pump billions into the economy, fueling jobs, powering the $1.1 trillion outdoor recreation industry, and rivaling major U.S. sectors.
A new report, “Conservation Economy in
With a muzzleloader deer-hunting season that continues through Dec. 14, an archery season through Dec. 31, and a late “CWD season” for certain zones set for Dec. 19-21, whitetail harvest numbers will increase in Minnesota.<br
First ice is exciting, but don’t be a dummy!
Yes, I’ve been a dummy, but I’ve been getting a little wiser with age. And this year I’m down a couple of pounds! You already
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