Biologists with the Minnesota DNR will collect walleye eggs this spring; however, social distancing requirements mean this popular springtime activity will not be open for public viewing this year. Hatcheries, the destination for the eggs collected, also remain closed to the public. “Egg take operations are neat things to watch,” said Henry Drewes, northwest region fisheries supervisor. “But the closeness…
So you’ve tapped your own maple syrup. Now what? Ron Hustvedt’s video blog walks you through the process in this second and final part of bringing maple syrup from the outdoors to your table.
Want to tap your own maple syrup? Ron Hustvedt’s video blog below walks you through the process.
Late ice is a great time to target monster northern pike, and one of the best ways to do that is with setlines. Here’s how the guys at Angling Buzz are getting it done. Video courtesy of Angling Buzz. Categories: Fishing, Ice Fishing, Ice Fishing Tips, Minnesota Videos Tags: Angling Buzz, Northern pike, Pike
Check out this video from the guys at Angling Buzz on targeting big bluegills … And once you’re able to key in on all the different factors, catching a 1-pound ‘gill has to be, well, one of the most rewarding of experiences for serious panfish anglers. –– Categories: Fishing, Fishing, Ice Fishing, Ice Fishing Tips, Illinois Videos, Michigan Videos, Minnesota Videos,…
Lake of the Woods SWCD ditch fix targets sediment-filled Bostic Bay.
Sometimes when you go big and aggressive you will really be able to trigger strikers and get them to react to the lure. Check out this Angling Buzz video to see how it’s done. Categories: Fishing, Fishing, Fishing Tips, How To’s, Ice Fishing, Ice Fishing Tips, Illinois Videos, Michigan Videos, Minnesota Videos, New York Videos, Pennsylvania Videos, Wisconsin Videos Tags:…
In fall, cooling water temperatures entice big pike to return to mid-depth weed and rock areas, back within the traditional range of angling efforts. — Angling Buzz Categories: Fishing, Fishing, Fishing Tips, Minnesota Videos Tags: Angling Buzz, Fishing, Northern pike
It’s a hunting game that requires tact, patience, and physical aptitude. Check out the Angling Buzz video below for more. Categories: Fishing, Minnesota Videos, News Tags: Angling Buzz, Fishing
Turkey hunting expert and Outdoor News contributor Joel Nelson gives a behind-the-scenes look at the most important turkey hunting gear he keeps in his vest. What gear is most important? Nelson walks through what he carries and why. Categories: Hunting, Hunting News, Minnesota Videos, Turkey, Turkey Tags: Hunting, Wild turkeys
Before the 2020 legislative session ends May 18, tell your state senator to support passage of an Environmental Trust Fund bill and the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program in the state bonding bill. Categories: Minnesota Videos Tags: Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, Environmental Trust Fund, Minnesota Legislature
In this Outdoor News video, Kathy Yerich, author of “Mushrooms of the Upper Midwest,” demonstrates – with help from Mike Hehner – the do-it-yourself process to creating shiitake mushroom logs. Categories: How To’s, Illinois Videos, Michigan Videos, Minnesota Videos, New York Videos, Ohio Videos, Pennsylvania Videos, Wisconsin Videos Tags: Mushrooming, Mushrooms
The Minnesota DNR needs your help. A trail camera in Isanti County has captured images of what appear to be a couple of grouse poachers, and the DNR is looking for any information. The Turn In Poachers number is (800) 652-9093. Categories: Minnesota Videos Tags: Poaching, Ruffed grouse
In this video, Outdoor News help clear up the issue so you can plan your trips as we get closer to the 2020 Minnesota Fishing Opener. Categories: Fishing, Minnesota Videos, News Tags: Fishing, Outdoor News
Why is spring walleye fishing awesome? Check out the Angling Buzz story here and video below for more. Categories: Fishing, Illinois Videos, Michigan Videos, Minnesota Videos, New York Videos, News, Ohio Videos, Pennsylvania Videos, Walleye, Walleye Videos, Wisconsin Videos Tags: Angling Buzz, Fishing, Walleyes
Minnesota DNR cites COVID-19 social distancing protocols in canceling 2020 egg-take operations for walleyes, other species. Categories: Fishing, Minnesota Videos, News, Walleye, Walleye Videos Tags: Fish, Fish stocking, Fishing, Minnesota DNR
DNR: Missed year of stocking will have minimal long-term impact on angling, fish populations.
During a time of social distancing, checking out backyard streams plus the Mississippi River Trail and Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
Outdoor News editor Rob Drieslein gives an update on outside activities that people can and can’t do with COVID-19 lingering.
In this video from Angling Buzz, Minnesota DNR Area Fisheries Supervisor David Weitzel explains how the Quality Bluegill Initiative (QBI) will help combat shrinking bluegill populations in the state of Minnesota. Categories: Fishing, Minnesota Videos, News Tags: Angling Buzz, Bluegill, Fishing
Since 1989, the Wood Duck Challenge has been an Outdoor News institution that encourages youth under the age of 18 to construct and install a wood duck nesting box. For access to complete plans and instructions, check out this video. Categories: How To’s, Illinois Videos, Michigan Videos, Minnesota Videos, Nature, New York Videos, Ohio Videos, Pennsylvania Videos, Wisconsin Videos, Wood…
In this Angling Buzz video, Tyler Robinson, a Bemidji State University grad student, and Shannon Fisher, of the Minnesota DNR, discuss a study they’ve been working on – tracking the movement and behavior of burbot/eelpout, a species that’s been growing in popularity over the past several years. Categories: Fishing, Minnesota Videos, News Tags: Angling Buzz, Burbot, Eelpout
Having multiple ice fishing rods for late ice is always a good idea. Joel Nelson and Mike Hehner enjoy hole-hopping for late panfish and explain why they carry along multiple rods with a variety of jigs to mix it up. Categories: Ice Fishing, Ice Fishing Tips, Illinois Videos, Michigan Videos, Minnesota Videos, New York Videos, Ohio Videos, Pennsylvania Videos, Wisconsin…
Crappies are more aggressive than you think. Michael Hehner is on the late Minnesota lakes showing the types of baits he uses on late ice crappies. Categories: Ice Fishing, Ice Fishing Tips, Illinois Videos, Michigan Videos, Minnesota Videos, New York Videos, Ohio Videos, Pennsylvania Videos, Wisconsin Videos Tags: Crappies, Ice fishing
Rob Drieslein, the managing editor of Outdoor News was asked by Pheasants Forever to moderate a session that included five individuals to discuss threats and opportunities to public lands in Minnesota. If you missed the session at Pheasant Fest, you can now have a look and see what was talked about and discussed at this event.
Outdoor News ventured to Las Vegas for SHOT Show 2020. We stopped by Bushnell, TruGlo, Leupold, and many more booths to check out the latest and greatest in optics for 2020. Categories: Firearms, Firearms Videos, Illinois Videos, Michigan Videos, Minnesota Videos, New York Videos, Ohio Videos, Pennsylvania Videos, Wisconsin Videos Tags: Firearms, Optics, SHOT show
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