Hook and Bullet
Missouri’s new elk herd not immune to poaching
Missouri’s elk reintroduction launched in 2011 and its first elk hunting season was in 2020 – but with success comes a downside.
As 2025 ended, Missouri Department of Conservation officials were still looking to
Minnesota Bound has new home on KSTP, 45TV
After three decades of storytelling on Channel 11, Minnesota Bound is embarking on a new chapter.
The long-running, Emmy Award–winning outdoor series will officially move to KSTP Channel 5 and 45 TV, bringing its
Glenn Sapir: The big buck surprise arrives after some disappointment
They say even a blind squirrel finds an acorn, and this year, my acorn came in the form of a big-buck surprise.
I’d eagerly anticipated the regular firearms season in New York’s Southern Zone.
Gretchen Steele: Where do we draw the line when it comes to politics in Illinois’ outdoors?
Every few years – sometimes every few months – it seems we circle back to the same campfire question: how much should politics shape conservation, land management, and outdoor regulations in Illinois?
It’s a
Christine Thomas: An elk tooth with a story
In a recent issue of Wisconsin Outdoor News, Dean Bortz lamented his most recent “unsuccessful” elk hunt and mentioned repeatedly that “when I grow up, I want to be a successful elk hunter like Pat
Pro Tip of the Week: You’re on the ice; now, where to begin fishing
Yes, ice-fishing season is here. Some of the best ice fishing is early ice because fish haven’t seen much pressure and oxygen is still high. But where should you start? Start shallow (5 to 15
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: A great day hunting, fishing for one person near Sauk Centre
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Jan. 9, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Steve Carney: A showdown of fishing guides on the ice
Most of us fishing guides are pretty busy with our own schedules, but every once in a while, we get together for a day on the ice.
My buddy, an exceptional guide, Brennan Schuette,
Minnesota DNR recognizes nine conservation officers for lifesaving efforts
The Minnesota DNR Enforcement Division recently recognized nine conservation officers for their lifesaving efforts in the past few months.
