A Message to Readers Dealing with U.S. Postal Service Delays
Outdoor News received many phone calls on Monday from metro-area readers who had not yet received their Friday, Dec. 4 edition of the newspaper.
Breaking News
Division of Wildlife chief cleared of wrongdoing
Had been under probe for alleged turkey hunting violation
Game Fair Cancels Show for August 2020
Game Fair has announced that it has canceled its 2020 show. The popular event among the region’s hunting and sporting dog community had been scheduled for two weekends, August 7-9 and August 14-16.
Minnesota Waterfowl Association dissolving effective Sept. 30
The 52-year-old state waterfowling group was one of Minnesota’s leading conservation organizations
DNR proposes January antlerless season in southeast Minnesota
Special whitetail hunt would include CWD Management Zone plus permit areas 346, 348, and 349 that DNR describes as “chronically over goal.”
Change at the top for Division of Wildlife
Longtime wildlife officer Mike Miller assumes lead position.
Potential Illinois state record crappie pulled from Kinkaid Lake
A black crappie weighing 4 pounds, 8.8 ounces has been verified, caught by Ryan Povolish.
Heads up: Committee to vote March 29 on bill related to deer baiting, feeding ban in CWD counties
Baiting, feeding ban in CWD-affected counties the one remaining tool the DNR has to slow CWD spread.
Former DU conservation manager picked for Illinois Conservation Foundation’s top job
DNR has been quiet, but the ICF website now lists Schenck as the executive director and even contains a biography that is dated April 3, 2017 — next Monday.
DNR layoffs back on, though fate of World Shooting Complex staff unclear
Layoffs originally planned in 2015 are now back on, according to a letter from CMS to AFSCME
CWD found in 2 more deer; 5-county feeding ban now in place
Confirmation of the new cases would bring the total number of current CWD-positive deer to five
New wind farm rule leaves eagles at risk
Under the new rule, wind companies and other power providers will not face a penalty if they kill or injure up to 4,200 bald eagles, nearly four times the current limit.
Federal government puts damper on mining plans near Boundary Waters, cites environmental concerns
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior denied an application for renewal of two hard rock mineral leases in the area, as well as initiated steps to withdraw portions of the BWCAW watershed from new mineral permits and leases.
Iowa DNR Evacuates Hatchery Trout Due to Flood Threat
You know the flooding is bad when even fish have to be evacuated.
In what became an overnight operation on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 an estimated 150,000 rainbow and brook trout were evacuated from the Big Spring Hatchery located on the banks of the Turkey River near Elkader in Clayton County.
5 bighead carp captured in St. Croix River near Stillwater
Caught via angling and gill nets, the discovery marks the furthest upstream that invasive Asian carp have been found in the St. Croix.
Multiple guns, antler sets seized in deer case
Four men have been charged in connection with a five-year poaching investigation conducted by DNR conservation officers.
More restrictive walleye regulations for Upper Red Lake take effect Jan. 23
Upper Red Lake walleye fishing has been hot this winter, prompting the DNR to reduce the bag limit.
Killing of wolves now illegal after Dec. 19 court ruling
Effective immediately, wolves in Minnesota can only be killed in defense of human life.
Fugitive, accused cop killer, caught at abandoned airport
A seven-week manhunt in the woods of northeastern Pennsylvania came to an end early Thursday evening
Ohio gets first positive CWD test
Deer came from private hunting preserve
South Dakota angler lands potential new state record paddlefish
Massive Lake Francis Case specimen weighs 127 pounds and shatters record that’s been around for 35 years
Remington Arms announces voluntary recall affecting Model 700 and Model Seven rifles
Remington Arms Company, on Friday announced a voluntary recall of Model 700 and Model Seven rifles with X-Mark Pro (“XMP”) triggers, manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014.
SAFE Act bullet limit on hold – for now
Court ruling puts seven-bullet rule in limbo
BREAKING NEWS: Crossbows coming to New York
An agreement within the New York state budget will allow crossbow use for all hunters in portions of the Northern and Southern zone big game seasons this fall.
Lake Mille Lacs 2014 open-water walleye regulation unchanged from last year
Minnesota DNR extends night ban; increases smallmouth bass, northern pike opportunities
Angler catches new potential world record redear sunfish in Arizona
A pending world record fish was caught from Lake Havasu in Arizona last month
