
Top locations for birding during the autumn migration
The fall season has reached a fever pitch for bird-watchers, and even a little time afield via these simple, accessible spots can produce action for your life list.

The fall season has reached a fever pitch for bird-watchers, and even a little time afield via these simple, accessible spots can produce action for your life list.

When states begin legalizing air rifles – and they will – for big game, these modern guns will become legitimate options for pursuing deer and other species.
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Leadcore and crankbaits or live-bait rigs and crawlers are producing walleyes during the day off the deep, main lake structure in 25 to 32 feet. The evening crankbait in less

Painting of a wood duck drake from the Freeport-based artist will appear on 2019-2020 federal migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp.

Several Minnesota wild canine experts weigh in on whether a photo shows coyotes or wolves, and their conclusion is unanimous …

Last spring, numerous cooperators and 40 citizen-scientist volunteers surveyed 65 routes throughout the northern conifer forest region of Minnesota. Spruce grouse sign was found at 88 sites representing 32 percent of those surveyed.

Wetland habitat conditions are variable across the state, with some dry conditions in the northern portion of the state, for Saturday’s opener.

The survey results through the end of August indicate catch rates were still quite good this summer, but were lower than last year.
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