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Auditor finds few flaws in Minnesota DNR’s Outdoor Heritage Fund grant management
The state’s Office of the Legislative Auditor recently conducted a performance audit looking into the Minnesota DNR’s allocation of Outdoor Heritage Fund grants. The auditor found that the DNR generally complied and effectively executed its
Rejected by SCOTUS, Minnesota deer farmers to turn to state Legislature
A lawsuit brought by the Minnesota Deer Farmers Association and several farmers themselves against state of Minnesota agencies (the DNR and Board of Animal Health) and officials reached the end of the line Jan. 12
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: A water column search for wintertime crappies
The traditional sunset crappie bite has been slow the past 10 days or so. While it has been slow, we are moving a lot of fish, but that is just resulting in few bites.
New York hunter gets his buck, then the bear that followed
It was only a few hours into opening morning of rifle season in New York, Nov. 15, and Sullivan County hunter Andrew Ritz had filled both his buck and bear tag.
The 38-year-old had
Wisconsin celebrates 50 years of wild turkeys back on the landscape
Fifty years ago this week wild turkeys returned to Wisconsin’s snow-covered landscape for good when the first birds were released in the Bad Axe River watershed in Vernon County.
Turkeys were native in Wisconsin
Patrick Durkin: Homely, but tasty, burbot gaining respect
Vern Hacker has been dead since March 1989, but I recall his smiling face and deep respect for rough fish whenever someone makes news for catching a huge gar, burbot, sheepshead or another piscatorial pariah.<br
Looking for a new fishing boat in 2026? These options are sure to please
If you’re looking to upgrade your current boat rig, or purchase your first one, plenty of great offerings exist for 2026.
Any of the models below are great choices whether you’re a tournament angler,
Jeremiah Haas: Oddity or normal? Illinois deer with canine teeth
Just recently, a deer hunting friend of mine was boiling up several bucks to make European mounts. That evening, I got a picture of a deer he had harvested near the Mississippi River which appeared
Edwardsville Gun Club in Illinois builds a community with hunter safety
Arthur Schuetz has taught hunter safety for more than 50 years, but the recognition he received recently marked something larger than a personal milestone. Schuetz’s award reflects the larger culture and mission of the Edwardsville
