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Mark Johnson, long-time Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council director in Minnesota, to retire in January
Come September, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council Executive Director Mark Johnson will celebrate 11 years in the role. It also will be his last such anniversary, as he eyes retirement in early January.
“Every day

Here’s how to maximize your catch in late summer when bass school up
It might seem too early to start thinking about fall bass and their tendency to school up, but it’s not. The nights are dangerously close to turning chilly, and the water temperatures that rose all

Big options for small game hunting rounds
The best rifle cartridge ever created for taking small game is the .22 rimfire.
From CB Caps to Long Rifle, all .22 rimfire ammo is “the bomb” for squirrels, cottontails, snowshoe hares, and even

Fishing on Minnesota waters of the Mississippi River features good friends, great days
Gently-rocking waves and a hot midafternoon sun had nearly put me to sleep when my fishing rod bent sharply and began to quiver. This was no snag or hapless clam, both of which I’m accustomed

Oak Duke: Here’s how to set up a signpost rub for whitetails
August is the sweet spot in time to set up a signpost rub… or two, or three.
Why? I’ve found trail-cams focused on homemade signpost rubs are by far the most effective way to

Ready to jump into mobile hunting? Lightweight stands and sticks will help
The days of steel hang-on treestands and screw-in steps are mostly long gone. Today’s deer hunter is far more likely to climb into a cushy ladder stand, or set up in a cozy box blind.<br

Ohio’s duck zones could change in 2026 hunt
In response to input from the hunting public, the Ohio DNR’s wildlife division amended its proposed waterfowl hunting zones for the 2026-2030 seasons.
Mike Reynolds, administrator of wildlife management and research for the Division

Are you as good at identifying ducks as you should be? Here are ways to learn
Scott Doheny is a waterfowler who takes immense pride in the craft.
That’s especially true when it comes to identifying ducks and geese on the wing – a skill set, Doheny says, that

Hunter survey shows opinions mixed on changes to Minnesota pheasant season
The Minnesota DNR has released the results of its survey of pheasant hunters for the 2024 season, which includes everything from hunter participation and satisfaction to views on certain regulations, as well as involvement in