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Three habitat projects to benefit turkeys, hunters in Illinois
Three major conservation projects covering roughly 3,000 acres in Illinois are designed to improve habitat and benefit both turkeys and turkey hunters.
The trio of projects were among those highlighted by the National Wild

Steve Carney: A drop of super glue, and other panfishing tips
We have come a long way with artificial fishing baits, and many of us rarely use live bait anymore for panfishing through the ice.
Plastics come in a variety of styles an colors, and

Organization in Crookston, Minn., is giving kids outdoor tools
Crookston’s Get Kids Outdoors-Adam Parnow Memorial, Inc. was borne from the untimely passing of Adam Parnow in 2023. His parents, Fred and Beth Parnow, have connected the community through the outdoors nonprofit in his memory.<br

Minnesota Mixed Bag: Elk surveys set to being in the northwest
The Minnesota DNR will conduct aerial elk surveys in the next few weeks when snow cover and other conditions allow.

Outdoor Insights: Key figures in Minnesota’s outdoor scene retire
The new year means the big “R” word for some folks – retirement.
Mark Johnson, executive director of the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, wraps his last day on Friday, Jan. 9. Leaders from the

Joe Stangel takes reins of management for Minnesota’s southern region wildlife
No one had to give Joe Stangel a tour of the office when his new gig as the Minnesota DNR’s southern region wildlife manager position was made official in September.
For the year prior,

Rifle-barreled shotguns still a good choice for deer hunters; here are some great options
For more than four decades I carried a slug-loaded shotgun in the woods during Wisconsin’s gun deer season.

Mike Schoonveld: Want to give the gift of a fishing trip in 2026? Here’s what to know
There are many occasions each year that gifts are gifted or exchanged.
With Christmas in the rear view mirror consider birthdays, anniversaries, Father’s Day and Mother’s Day to name a few. Choosing the perfect

Ohio native Bill Lowen reflects on solid year in pro bass fishing, family and hunting
“Well, thanks. It was finally fun for once.”
That line came from professional bass fisherman Bill Lowen accepting long-distance congratulations for his outstanding year on the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Tour. After winning the second