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Northwest Minnesota elk survey wrapping up after a delay
A northwestern Minnesota DNR wildlife team is wrapping up its efforts to survey the three elk herds – Grygla, Kittson-Central, and Caribou-Vita.
“There was quite a bit of a delay early on. We were

State Roundup: Wisconsin spring hearings on the horizon
Just a reminder that Wisconsin sportsmen may participate in the annual spring fish and wildlife hearing process prior to the April vote – in-person hearings are always the second Monday in April, which is April

Steve Carney: Four tips before Minnesota’s inland waters walleye angling ends Feb. 22
These cold temperatures lately really take a toll on your body, so I advise setting up late and staying fresh for the night bite. Yes, it’s inconvenient and pretty much negates the dinner hour, but

Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Snowmobile found stranded trail
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Feb. 6, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.

Minnesota Mixed Bag: St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show set for Feb. 6-8
The 38th annual St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show runs Feb. 6-8 at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center. This is central Minnesota’s biggest sports show.

Outdoor Insights: Ability to purchase outdoor endorsements while renewing vehicle tabs could be a win for Minnesota
On Jan. 15, the Minnesota DNR delivered its Outdoor Recreation Endorsement report to the Legislature. I understand that the mere name of this 15-page document already may have glazed your eyes over, but as I

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Get clever and consider switching it up on the ice
My tip isn’t going to help you catch more fish, but it’ll help you think about catching different fish. As the days get longer, and spring draws near, we’re about to see some of the

Northeast Minnesota whitetails sporting radio collars as part of new study
From now until March 31, researchers in Minnesota are trapping and radio collaring whitetails in and around the Fond du Lac Band of Chippewa reservation. They aim to track deer movement and habits in the

Wisconsin DNR researching ways to stem consistent loss of deer hunters
Deer hunter numbers have been declining in Wisconsin and across the nation in recent decades, and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staffers are concerned.
Dr. Daniel Storm and Adam Mohr, DNR research scientists in