
The reality of the whitetail rut? Put time on your side
It’s hard to argue with the general consensus among deer hunters that the rut is the best time of the season to be in the woods. There’s nothing quite like a frosty morning in early

It’s hard to argue with the general consensus among deer hunters that the rut is the best time of the season to be in the woods. There’s nothing quite like a frosty morning in early

After the Minnesota DNR’s public comment period about the continuous bass season regulation change closed on Thursday, Oct. 23, the agency began combing through the responses.
According to Shannon Fisher, DNR fisheries populations and

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself standing over a tailgate in November with cold fingers, a pocketknife that could use sharpening, and a few regrets.
Whether it’s a whitetail buck from

It’s no secret that Big Swan Lake has been one of if not the hottest fishing lake in Meeker County of late. This 684-acre system just south of Kingston has been on a five-plus-year run
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the Oct. 31, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.

Minnesota-based Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever said the ongoing federal government shutdown has resulted in the furlough of at least 25% of the conservation organization’s full-time staff.
Jared Wiklund, director of communications, said that

Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Oct. 31, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.

The good news this week is that pheasant hunting will continue to get better as we head into early November. It’s been a bit frustrating of late, as pheasant hunters are faced with lots of

The Minnesota Conservation Federation will host a fundraising event at Al’s Breakfast (413 14th Ave SE) in Minneapolis from 3:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20.
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