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Iowa DNR reports good turkey production last year with 2023 season opening April 7 for youth hunters
Iowa turkeys had good production last year across most of the state, led by the central and east central regions.
Iowa’s spring turkey hunting begins April 7 with a youth only season, followed by

Details from North Dakota on spring snow goose season
Before the snow geese arrive, Canada geese lead the way. Non-hunters may wonder why the spring conservation season is open so early. Fair question.
The purpose is to reduce light goose (snow goose) populations

Fly-Tying: Here are the tools of the trade
It really depends on how old you, and the sum of shekels in your pocket, as to what you’ll take away from this story.
If you’re 12 and under, you’ll likely get one set

Some ‘must-haves’ for the boat in 2023
My annual boats over the decades have been fitted with the basics – nothing extraordinary. But there are some “must-have” items I have added for the new boat that excite me.

Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Waterfowl migrating into Minnesota in Windom area
Field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers published in the March 24, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.


Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Time to clean rods, tackle before spring
By time of the year, I’ve hung up my ice-fishing gear and am getting my tackle ready for the open-water season. While it’s still cold outside, I like to sit in my garage and take

A look at new rods and reels heading into the 2023 open water fishing season
Anglers searching for budget-friendly choices will appreciate the many affordable options that manufacturers are releasing in 2023 – options that won’t leave you sleeping on the couch.

Southern Illinois man’s unique hunting operation busted
Investigators documented violations including outfitting or guiding without a permit, uncased firearms in vehicles, hunting with the aid of a motor vehicle and the use of lights, hunting before legal shooting hours, hunting without permission,