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Mike Raykovicz: Are toms gobbling less than they did years ago?
I’ve hunted spring turkeys in New York and Pennsylvania ever since there was a season.
Pennsylvania’s first spring gobbler hunting season was held in 1968 and it was a short one. It ran from

Ducks Unlimited mourns the death of renowned wildlife artist and conservationist David Maass
Ducks Unlimited on Wednesday announced the passing of acclaimed waterfowling artist David Maass, who died today at the age of 96.
Born Nov. 27, 1929, in Rochester, Minn., Maass rose from humble beginnings as

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Opening day walleyes, the countdown begins
As I am writing this we have only 12 days until opener. Mother Nature definitely got to work in the past couple of weeks. The ice is nearly gone, with some still barely remaining on

Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on April 29, 2026
With the exception of the far north, the ice is gone. A look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on April 29, 2026.

Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Enforcement action taken for illegal sale of otter pelts
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the May 1, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.

Steve Carney: Spring crappie fishing… when docks and shorelines shine
Recent up-and-down weather has made shore fishing for panfish a hit-and-miss affair in Minnesota. One day it’s 80 degrees followed by two days in the 40s or low 50s. Because of these temperature fluctuations, I’m

Minnesota DNR Enforcement division faces $1.5 million deficit
Senate lawmakers discussed an environment supplemental budget bill on April 21 that extends project deadlines, provides emergency aid and funds studies, but leaves unresolved how to reimburse the DNR for public safety work.
The

Minnesota Mixed Bag: Tutt’s Outdoors celebrates grand opening in Baxter on Friday, May 1
Aitkin, Minn. — The Minnesota DNR invites anyone interested in fisheries management of Lake Mille Lacs to an informational meeting on the Thursday evening before fishing opener.

Southeast Minnesota’s Dorer Forest gains 155 acres of public land
A new land purchase that adds acreage to a popular southeast Minnesota state forest open to the public for outdoor recreation, including hunting and fishing, has been signed, sealed, and delivered to the Minnesota DNR.<br