Fishing
Streams of Thought: Minnesota’s outdoors world loses a dandy with death of Earl Norris Johnson
After a few years on the beat here at Outdoor News, I’d established quite a few friendships with state DNR folks who worked with Minnesota’s fish and wildlife. After a few more years on the
Glenn Sapir: Fish long enough, and you’ll experience some unexpected catches
It was Mother’s Day, perhaps 1987, when my good friend John Miller brought his wife Theresa to a restaurant on Greenwood Lake in Orange County, N.Y., to celebrate. They were told they had at least
Ice-out surges across Minnesota as prior records begin to fall
To the surprise of few, historical ice-out records continue to fall as early open water progresses northward on Minnesota lakes.
It’s the El Niño effect on full display, and it’s enough to flabbergast even
Wisconsin Assembly approves license fee hikes for nonresident hunters, anglers
The Wisconsin Assembly approved a bill Feb. 22 that would raise a variety of hunting, fishing, and trapping license fees for nonresidents to help shrink a deficit in the state’s fish and wildlife account.
Steve Carney: The good, bad, and unlikely-to-be-used features on a new boat
It’s always exciting to get a new boat rigged each season and enjoy the new technological advances that come along every year.
Here are some thoughts on the season’s new ride that I’ll enjoy.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Minnesota Deer and Turkey Classic begins Friday
The 2024 Minnesota Deer and Turkey Classic kicks off Friday at Canterbury Park in Shakopee and continues through Sunday.
Some “hard feelings” come with Minnesota DNR changes to record fish program
The Minnesota DNR unveiled its revamped state record fish program, and the changes include relegating pre-1980 records to a new “noncertified” category.
That includes the longstanding state record 17-pound, 8-ounce walleye that Hermantown’s Leroy
Shotgun zone, DNR oversight debated at Minnesota Capitol
The Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee met Thursday, Feb. 29, to discuss and advance legislation. The bills focused on eliminating the shotgun zone, establishing a Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee, and the Keep it
Minnesota Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Jumbo perch fishing ends the ice season
This ice-fishing season has certainly presented its challenges with above-normal temperatures leading to inconsistent ice on many bodies of water.
Fortunately for us, we still do have some adequate ice in our local area
