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Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Some river ice weakening with warm weather
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Feb. 13, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula bear harvest exceeds predicted kill for fifth year
For at least the fifth year in a row, bear registrations in the Upper Peninsula have exceeded the Michigan DNR’s predicted harvest. This time, the difference between the two numbers is the second highest it
South Dakota’s outdoor issues heating up in Pierre
A slate of outdoor bills is making its way through the South Dakota Legislature.
Some of them failed quickly, while others are still waiting for their first committee hearing. As of February 5, here
Steve Piatt: Back to ‘work’ after deer season for good bird dogs
Molly and Riley, on this day, are happy to be back at work, happy that deer season is finally over and happy it’s time to pursue pheasants again.
They love their work, and don’t
Sick deer tests positive for CWD in Minnesota Deer Permit Area 604
In December, someone reported a sick deer in Minnesota’s Deer Permit Area 604, around Brainerd and Crosslake in Crow Wing County. The animal eventually tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
DPA 604 almost made
Michigan partnerships help turn donated hides into deerskin gloves for those in need
The DNR’s Hunters Feeding Michigan program recently yielded another deer-related benefit: In early February, five dozen pairs of insulated deerskin gloves were delivered to the Shelter of Flint, a provider of emergency shelter and transitional
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: How to present for late-winter walleyes
The walleye bite on Minnesota’s Lake Mille Lacs has been a bit tough for bigger fish. The walleyes in the 10- to 13-inch category are by far the most abundant biters since the abundance of
Steve Carney: Modern-era hub-shack innovations
Hub shacks are an important addition to my ice fishing and they certainly have their time and place. Certain situations on the ice make hub shacks super comfortable, but they also can add hassle and
Minnesota Mixed Bag: U.S. Senate vote looms on BWCA Watershed mineral withdrawal bill
Outdoor groups this week were monitoring when the U.S. Senate will vote on House Joint Resolution 140.
