
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Pheasants Forever deserved a seat at recent D.C. meeting
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Oct. 31, 2025 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Oct. 31, 2025 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

Following the early antlerless and youth deer hunts, Oct. 16-19, the number of harvested deer in Minnesota ticked up by 11% this season as of Monday Oct. 20.
“We were slow at the beginning.

As the end of October approaches, the federal government remains shut down, as it has been since the start of the month.
While many effects accompany a government shutdown, its impacts on natural resources

Right now, the water’s in the 51- to 54-degree range. With the low flow this fall, if you find the current seams that are holding forage, you will find the gold! Certain baits really start

Fish are biting, but there are fewer people fishing. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on Oct. 29, 2025.

From as far north as Hubbard County near Park Rapids to as far south as Olmsted County in the Rochester area, the Minnesota DNR is proposing rules changes to several state waters where harvesting fish

What exactly are deer keds?
Deer keds are highly specialized flies, also called louse flies or, for good reason, flat flies. Four species occur in the United States. These flies have a fascinating life

Hot jig colors this week include orange/chartreuse, gold/orange or solid gold combined with pink, and glow white.

In the past it was common practice for gun owners to stop at their local sport shop and pick up a box or two of their favorite ammo when getting ready for a hunt or
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