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Steve Carney: Better times lie ahead for pheasant hunters, and a Minnesota fall fishing update
The good news this week is that pheasant hunting will continue to get better as we head into early November. It’s been a bit frustrating of late, as pheasant hunters are faced with lots of

Wetlands, forests get boost from U.S. Senate
That legislation should be of special interest to sportsmen and women, per TRCP.

Minnesota Mixed Bag: Minnesota Conservation Federation to flip flapjacks for fundraising
The Minnesota Conservation Federation will host a fundraising event at Al’s Breakfast (413 14th Ave SE) in Minneapolis from 3:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20.

Groups worry about outdoors during shutdown with more layoffs possible
As the end of October approaches, the federal government remains shut down, as it has been since the start of the month.
While many effects accompany a government shutdown, its impacts on natural resources

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Low temps in Minnesota waters of the Mississippi turn on a hot bite
Right now, the water’s in the 51- to 54-degree range. With the low flow this fall, if you find the current seams that are holding forage, you will find the gold! Certain baits really start

Minnesota DNR proposes fish regulation changes to lakes, Pool 3 of the Mississippi
From as far north as Hubbard County near Park Rapids to as far south as Olmsted County in the Rochester area, the Minnesota DNR is proposing rules changes to several state waters where harvesting fish

New York Fishing Report – October 24-31, 2025
The muskellunge bite is improving in the north basin of this fishery, primarily around green weed beds and edges.

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – October 28, 2025
Hot jig colors this week include orange/chartreuse, gold/orange or solid gold combined with pink, and glow white.

November is trophy muskie time
Most Michiganders are celebrating the glorious warm fall weather we’re having. Jason Quintano isn’t one of them. Quintano is praying for a strong cold front and a cold October that will cause the temperature of