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Contributing Writer The ice fishing craze keeps new products coming out each year as demand from ice anglers continues to increase. This year’s newest arrival is in line with the modern ice philosophy of being

Editor Plymouth, Minn. The Minnesota Waterfowl Association on Monday completed a real estate transaction that supporters hope will financially salvage the beleaguered conservation group. MWA President Jim Cox said Tuesday that the state organization had

An estimated 10,000 to 15,000 exotic cats are kept as pets in the U.S. Nineteen states currently have laws that ban keeping big cats as pets. The Captive Wildlife Safety Act provides exemptions for legitimate

Associate Editor St. Paul Conservation groups applauded recent action by the Bush administration when it abandoned a plan that would’ve reduced wetlands protection afforded by the federal Clean Water Act. But while Bush has dropped

The show features more than 500 exhibits including fishing gear, hunting and camping equipment, campgrounds and outfitters, and more. There’s a fine lineup of seminar speakers, along with special items including the Kids Fishing School

Dan Urbas, of Oakdale, arrowed this 220-pound non-typical buck on Sept. 20. while archery hunting in Minnesota. The rack green scored 160.

Kathy Strecker, of Coon Rapids, bagged this 11-point buck while slug hunting near Forest Lake on Nov. 16. The rack had a 16 4/8-inch inside spread and green scored 141 7/8.

LAKE KABETOGAMA Namakan and Kabetogama have plenty of snow, plenty of ice, and stubborn fish. Few anglers were on the ice over the weekend due to the extreme cold. Mid-week reports were fair at best,

Anyone may nominate a hunter by writing a letter explaining the actions of the nominee and why that person is worthy of this recognition. Both youth and adults are eligible, but nominees must be Minnesota