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Minnesota Mixed Bag: St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show set for Feb. 6-8
The 38th annual St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show runs Feb. 6-8 at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center. This is central Minnesota’s biggest sports show.

Outdoor Insights: Ability to purchase outdoor endorsements while renewing vehicle tabs could be a win for Minnesota
On Jan. 15, the Minnesota DNR delivered its Outdoor Recreation Endorsement report to the Legislature. I understand that the mere name of this 15-page document already may have glazed your eyes over, but as I

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Get clever and consider switching it up on the ice
My tip isn’t going to help you catch more fish, but it’ll help you think about catching different fish. As the days get longer, and spring draws near, we’re about to see some of the

Dan Ladd: Winter has lost a bit of its luster for me
I used to love winter. I can remember a number of Januarys during the past few decades when I’d be highly disappointed if warm temperatures and/or wind kept ice formation on my beloved Lake George

Glenn Sapir: Time spent with the ‘Big Three’ of outdoor magazines holds special memories
As I write this column for the most popular outdoors publication in New York State, I think about my relationship not only with New York Outdoor News, but also other sporting periodicals. Being 77 years

Tips for buying your first forward-facing sonar unit
Buying your first forward-facing sonar can be a bit intimidating and expensive.
All brands have their version, but what should a person consider beyond where their electronic loyalties reside regardless if it’s Humminbird, Garmin

Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – February 3, 2026
The more consistent action has been ice fishing at Wilson Harbor with pike chubs and wax worms.

Illegal fishing in Kentucky involves harvesting 300k pounds of catfish
A poaching case that included illegal fishing just across the Ohio River from southern Illinois involves illegal harvest of more than 300,000 pounds of catfish.
Kentucky wildlife officials reported that a 10-month multiagency investigation

Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – February 2, 2026
A few anglers are scoring steelhead hook-ups at the dam each day on mostly small and light bait presentations.