Hook and Bullet
Cold water could cool opening-day bite in Minnesota
Water temperatures across much of the state could be well below normal for the fishing opener, according to Carney. When ice-out precedes the opener by just a few days, there’s seldom good that comes from
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Pelican freed from fishing lure on Lake Byllesby
Field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers across the state published in the May 5, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Pro Tip of the Week: Fishing shallow-water panfish
2. Camo up. Whether you’re fishing from shore or from a boat, wear clothing that blends into your surroundings.
Gear & Gadgets: Camping, hunting and fishing
A look at some camping, fishing and hunting gear that can help get you outdoors.
Minnesota’s shotgun zone debate for deer hunting continues in committee
The Legacy Committee met Wednesday, April 26, for the first time, while the Environment, Natural Resources, Climate, and Energy Committee held its inaugural meeting on Monday, May 1. Moving forward, the committees will work to
A 3-year hunting or fishing license in Illinois looks imminent
House Bill 3677 – it is designed to make the license renewal process easier while also continuing to generate revenue for DNR’s conservation efforts – would save Illinois anglers and hunters the hassle of having
Analysis of 2023 Illinois youth turkey season points to ups and downs in top harvest counties
During the recently-completed hunt, which covered two weekends, youth hunters harvested a total of 1,309 birds. That was up slightly from 2022, when 1,258 turkeys were taken. The record total was set in 2020, when
New York Outdoor News editor’s spring gobbler stirs record beard debate
New York Outdoor News Editor Dan Ladd has become a diehard turkey hunter, so much so it ranks a close second to his true passion of hunting big-woods bucks in the Adirondacks. He’s just thrilled
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Animal found dead in Macoupin County pond eventually identified as badger
Field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs published in the May 5, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
