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Ohio’s Kidron fur auction comes off without a hitch
On March 14, the annual Ohio State Trappers Association (OSTA) fur auction in Kidron went smoothly, thanks to the efforts behind the scenes by some 25 volunteers, according to auction coordinator Shawn Bentley.
The

Michigan Wildlife Council focused on state’s outdoors legacy
The Michigan Wildlife Council is gearing up its 2026 campaign to educate about the benefits of hunting and fishing for conservation following a survey highlighting progress over the last decade.
“We’re already seeing the

Weather raining on your turkey hunting parade? Here’s how to adjust
It is hard to be enthusiastic about a morning in the spring gobbler woods when the rain is pounding off the truck roof so hard that you cannot carry on a conversation with your hunting

Early spring fly fishing is often an exercise in restraint, patience
The first few warm days of the year are enough to get me out on the water with a fly rod. It almost never works out as I hope, most likely because of my own

Steve Carney: Springtime gusto on Minnesota’s remarkable Rainy River
Things have opened up on the Rainy River in northern Minnesota and the crowds have descended.
This is one of the most unique fisheries in the Midwest, and it’s a great fishery to bag

Early spring crappie fishing update – video
What’s working and the mood of the fish.

Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Angler without license flees the scene but returns the next day
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the April 10, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Plannin’ for ice-out bassin’
Now that catch-and-release bass fishing is forever open in Minnesota, we can start bassin’ the minute the ice melts. Look for bass in any shallow water area that is the warmest in the lake.

New research examines the cost of reproduction for wild turkey hens
Turkey hens pay the price for keeping the ecology ball rolling, so to speak.
A recently published study on female wild turkeys shows how different stages of reproduction influence the survival of hens and