Hook and Bullet
Three solid patterns to use for ‘hot’ August muskies
Catching muskies in August can be difficult. Years ago anglers believed their lack of action was a result of the fish losing their teeth. We now know muskies carry a full set of dentures all
Wildlife weather northern Minnesota storm, but hunter trails likely affected
When the power went out and the warning sirens blared early on the morning of June 21 in northwestern Minnesota, all who were paying attention to the oncoming storm were prepared to head to their
A look at some of the best new fishing products from ICAST 2025
America’s largest sportfishing show, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST), ran July 15-18 in Orlando, Fla., and attendees witnessed an upbeat 2025 industry rendezvous.
This year, the show’s 14,000 attendees came from
Want to hunt bruins by bow? Here’s what to know
If you’ve bowhunted deer for years and want to try for bears, you’re just a tweak or two away from getting your bow and arrows ready for the challenge.
Likewise, if you’ve already gun-hunted
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Watch the bobber with water temps rising
Water temps are up, weeds are up, and the bobbers are going down! Most of our guides are going the way of bobber and leech/nightcrawler for walleyes. Find some nice weeds and set your bobber
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: AI service not very accurate when it comes to fishing regulations
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the July 25, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Steve Carney: It’s OK to acknowledge the hatch of the bugs will win
One of the most frequent questions I get from anglers is how to deal with bug hatches. Bug hatches on our natural lakes are good things. This means the ecosystem is working according to plan.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: DNR reminds bear hunters to buy licenses, check regulations
Bear hunters who entered the lottery for bear-hunting licenses should watch their mail to see if they were selected for a license. The Minnesota DNR mailed postcards to lottery winners during the first week of
Conservationist’s legacy remembered at Minnesota wildlife management area dedication
Supporters gathered in May to dedicate a new state wildlife management area in Minnesota and to pay tribute to a conservation champion who lived by the motto, as she would put it, “just payin’ it
