Fishing
Something big is coming from Minn Kota, Humminbird this fall
Two of the biggest names in fishing — Minn Kota and Humminbird — have spent decades on the water together. On October 6 their relationship will enter a whole new chapter.
Commentary: Minnesota needs a citizen-led Conservation Council
Minnesota is surrounded by states that have a Citizens Conservation Advisory Council or conservation commission. It’s time for Minnesota to join them.
Why do we need such a council? Transparency in government is a
An unforgettable fishing trip reveals the risks of the Ambler Road project in Alaska
Watching a hefty fish battle my 6-weight fly rod, I chuckled at my good fortune:
“Sometimes it pays to be the old guy.” The first to exit the campfire ring and march to my
A quick chat with retired U.S. Forest Service chief Mike Dombeck
Michael Dombeck was the director of the U.S. Forest Service from 1997 to 2001. That included the era when the Clinton administration finalized the landmark Roadless Area Conservation Rule in January 2001. After a lengthy
Michigan Fishing Report – August 26, 2026
Anglers targeting yellow perch on this fishery reported good fishing while using perch rigs baited with worms and minnows on light-action rods.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Visit Outdoor News at the State Fair
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair began Aug. 27 and continues through Labor Day, Sept. 7, with great weather in the forecast. Stop by the Outdoor News booth behind the DNR stage at the corner of
Outdoor Insights: We don’t need more roads in wild places
Last week, the Trump administration announced its plan to formally revoke the 25-year-old Roadless Rule, thereby ending protections for nearly 45 million acres of national forests.
The existing policy was working fine, which is
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Search cool fall waters for big sturgeon
The past three years, I’ve fallen in love with lake sturgeon. Those 50-plus-inch fish will give you a workout like no other freshwater fish. I target them in the fall/winter, when water temps are falling
Pennsylvania Sportsman Profile: Founder of PA Wild Trout Coalition is a focused advocate
Neely grew up in Clarion County fishing for stocked trout because they were the only trout local streams supported.
