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Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Lost teenagers found safely in St. Croix Forest
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Sept. 11, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Steve Carney: Minnesota mourning dove opening week success!
The 2026 hunting seasons are here in Minnesota and I opened the dove season with solid success. I had permission on a 35-acre wheat field along the South Dakota border and had some good shooting
Outdoor Insights: Another liberal duck season for 2027?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last week released its annual waterfowl population survey, and despite mallard numbers dropping below 6 million birds, the Adaptive Harvest Management formula is again recommending a liberal duck season
Mike Schoonveld: Descending devices — the best way to release fish showing signs of barotrauma
Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh, what a relief it is. That is a catchy jingle Alka-Seltzer used decades ago to help double its sales. I think of it at this time of year – and
New to the hunt? Here’s hot to get started in Ohio
For those interested in learning how to hunt, getting started can be intimidating. Not knowing where to start or how to get help can make matters worse.
The good news is that help is
Decades after it was shot, Boone and Crockett Club verifies historic whitetail as largest U.S. typical buck
It took 32 years, an electrician’s sharp eye and a painstaking Boone and Crockett Club verification process to reveal what Illinois hunter Sam Aiuppa had been keeping in his basement. The largest typical whitetail ever
Bait barrels and early baiting a focus at Michigan Bear Forum
Michigan DNR wildlife division staff are opposed to legislation regarding the use of bait barrels for bear hunting, according to DNR Bear Specialist Cody Norton.
House Bill 6242, introduced by State Rep. Phil Green,
Tom Venesky: A slam-dunk opportunity for hunters, anglers in Pennsylvania
Perhaps the biggest appeal about hunting and fishing is the challenge.
It’s not always easy to shoot a grouse rocketing through hemlocks or finesse a bucketmouth bass through a tangle of lily pads. It’s
Fending off Father Time: Adjustments to make for the aging bowhunter
Choosing the right bow and accessories as an aging hunter isn’t about surrendering to limitations; it’s about making smart adjustments that keep you confident, accurate, and excited to step into the woods.
Over time,
