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Steve Carney: Keeping it simple on the Minnesota fishing opener
Minnesota’s fishing opener 2026 is finally here this weekend, and most of us are gearing up for a great few days. The water temperatures have been lagging behind, so I expect we’ll be presenting some

Northern Minnesota’s Stu Osthoff says timing is key to fishing success in canoe country
Stu Osthoff has been fishing Minnesota’s canoe country for 50 years. He still goes out every summer, still guides 10-day wilderness trips, and still gets a little bothered when someone drifts a line while paddling.<br

Northern Moose Alliance wants your trail camera images of moose from northeast Minnesota
Do you have a trail camera in northeast Minnesota that occasionally captures photos of moose? If yes, Northern Moose Alliance need your help.
The alliance is seeking photos from trail cameras across the northeast

Lead-tainted venison bill moving in New York legislature
What some are labeling a “back door lead ammo ban” has begun to make its way though the state legislature.
If passed, Bill A10352/S9473, known as the “lead-free game donation act,” would prohibit

Archery hunting proposed at New York’s Sara-Spa State Park
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is holding a public information meeting on a proposal to allow archery hunting in Saratoga Spa State Park on Thursday, May 14, starting

New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on May 7, 2026
Turkey hunting and fishing opportunities await. Here’s a look at the New York fishing and hunting report across the state on May 7, 2026.

Minnesota’s waterfowl season frameworks take shape for this fall
The season frameworks for the 2026 waterfowl-hunting season are virtually identical to 2025, according to the Minnesota DNR.
The only change is raising the pintail daily bag limit from two birds to three –

Creative tactics fill a 2026 Iowa turkey tag
Two pale white heads appeared on the hillside not 20 yards below us, barely rising above the gooseberry bushes that choked the forest floor.
My hunting partner, fellow southeast Minnesota resident Jim Vagts, sat

New website connects outdoors folks to activities in Ohio
A Cleveland native is launching an Ohio company to help connect outdoors folks to products and services around the Buckeye State.
Wendy Kertesz, who now lives in Ashville, Ohio, is launching Ohio Backwoods, an