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Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Moose seen using new timber harvest sites during recent survey work
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Jan. 30, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Downsizing can save the day during cold fronts
Anyone who’s fished through a cold front knows the drill: One day the fish are chewing, the next day they act like you’re trying to feed them tax documents. Sunday was exactly that kind of
Steve Carney: Fishing in comfort, and auger blade screw insurance
It’s hard to believe, but I hadn’t until recently fished from inside a wheelhouse.
But finally, I had an opportunity to sample the wheelhouse lifestyle, and I must say, it is unique. A buddy
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Fishing For Life announces 15th annual Holes 4 Heroes ice fishing tournament
Fishing For Life will host its annual Heroes event Feb. 7 at East Medicine Lake Park in Plymouth. The event honors active duty military, veterans, and their families while bringing the community together for a
Commentary: Fight back against legislation that threatens Minnesota’s Boundary Waters
Legislation concerning to regional sportsmen introduced by Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn., 8th) passed the House of Representatives last week. H.J. 140 is a bill that seeks to undo a 20-year mining moratorium in the Rainy
Kristina Smitten takes over as director of Minnesota’s Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
Late last year, Minnesota’s Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council selected Kristina Smitten to be its next executive director, taking over for Mark Johnson.
As of Friday, Jan. 16, Smitten had wrapped up her first full
Tom Venesky: It’s time to update Pennsylvania’s deer-tagging rule
With all the talk recently about antiquated laws and regulations, one of the most obvious is often overlooked.
For some reason, harvested deer in Pennsylvania can only be tagged in the ear and nowhere
These tips can put you safely on ice during Ohio’s sometimes brief window of angling opportunity
This winter has been quite generous in Ohio with colder temps and the availability of ice for those who enjoy my favorite winter activity. Ice fishing is in full-swing, and with that, comes the fun,
Commentary: Age of 12 has nothing to do with maturity to hunt
After reading Tom Venesky’s recent column and a few Letters to the Editor advocating for no tags for children under the age of 7, I want to point out another side of the story.
