Hook and Bullet
Bob Gwizdz: How many flushes does it take to kill a grouse?
My buddy Jeff Greene, a retired wildlife biologist who shows up in this space from time to time, once told me that he’d read somewhere that it takes 12 flushes to kill a ruffed grouse:
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Starry Stonewort Confirmed in Buffalo Lake in Wright County
The Minnesota DNR has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae starry stonewort in Buffalo Lake, located in and adjacent to the city of Buffalo in Wright County.
Outdoor Insights: More federal shenanigans when it comes to public lands
Tired of reading about scams emerging in Washington D.C. to steal the public lands legacy that we hold dear? Me, too. Nonetheless, there are a couple of big topics that demand the sporting public’s attention.<br
Steve Carney: Rattling during the rut, and where’d the crappies go?
There’s nothing more exciting in the whitetail-hunting world than actually “rattling” a buck into bow range.
I have used real antlers and also fake antlers and had about the same success. Here are some
Signs point to productive 2025 firearms deer opener in Minnesota
Whether or not this year’s Nov. 8 firearms deer-hunt opener is a continuation of a march to 200,000 deer harvested will be known in several weeks. But for now, Minnesota DNR wildlife officials and hunters
Pro Hunting Tip of the Week: Scouting is key on public land for opener
Minnesota has abundant public land in the northern half of the state. Although public land is open to everyone I try to find a place that will not be occupied by another hunter on opening
Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Nov. 4, 2025
A lot more hunting than fishing happening this week. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on Nov. 4, 2025.
Last year’s furbearer harvest stable in Minnesota
Unlike last year when the Minnesota DNR extended the otter season, and trapping opportunities for fisher and bobcats expanded to the southern half of the state, trappers shouldn’t expect any changes to this years’ regulations.<br
Pennsylvania Cuffs and Collars: Tip leads to charges for individual hunting before season
Pennsylvania cuffs and collars are field reports from Wildlife Game Wardens. These reports are from the Nov. 7, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
