Fishing
Minnesota angler breaks his own bowfin catch-and-release record
A new Minnesota catch-and-release record is in the books as Ben Erb of Bemidji landed a 31 1⁄2-inch bowfin on the Mississippi River in Beltrami County July 3.
Erb generally practices catch-and-release. He said
A night looking for poachers with an Illinois Conservation Police officer
The woods do not go to sleep when the sun goes down.
Most recreational outdoor enthusiasts pack up their gear, dock their boats, and head for the warmth of a cabin or truck the
Trout Unlimited CEO Chris Wood, congressman talk Roadless Rule at outdoor writers’ conference
For Chris Wood, the proposed rollback of the so-called roadless rule is personal.
When the Trout Unlimited CEO worked for former U.S. Forest Service chief Mike Dombeck in the late 1990s and early 2000s,
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – September 2, 2026
The best walleye action is reportedly on the Niagara Bar, with fish up to 12.5 pounds being taken recently.
Michigan Fishing Report – September 2, 2026
Fishing for panfish – and even bass – has been excellent at these fisheries.
Steve Carney: Low water as Minnesota’s summer wanes; and adjusting bow season plans
I’m seeing a majority of the cabin and lake people in northwest Minnesota pulling in their docks and boats, and just throwing in the towel weeks earlier than normal.
The reason: Our water levels
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Visit Outdoor News at the Minnesota State Fair
Falcon Heights, Minn. — The 2026 Minnesota State Fair continues through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Stop by the Outdoor News booth behind the DNR stage at the corner Nelson and Judson to renew your subscription
Commentary: Understanding Minnesota’s existing Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee
Minnesota has a long and proud tradition of volunteerism and grassroots community involvement, especially in conservation. Minnesotans care deeply about the lands, waters, wildlife, and natural resources that define our state.
This commitment has
Meet Jason Moeckel, the Minnesota DNR’s new Fish and Wildlife Division leader
For the past few weeks, Jason Moeckel has been tackling his new role as the Minnesota DNR Fish and Wildlife Division director after Kelly Straka stepped down from the job on Aug. 8.
“It’s
