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Minnesota DNR adds eight counties to deer feeding and attractant ban
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced in a release on June 18 that it has added eight counties to a deer feeding and attractant ban to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease spread.<br
Stories of big fish in North Dakota waters
I’m old enough to remember when North Dakota had a closed fishing season, I bought my fishing license at a gas station, with a trout stamp, and signed my name on the side so as
How a rookie caught her first Minnesota walleye (and the angling bug)
The first half of this year has brought many first experiences for me: eating pickled northern pike, shooting a 12-gauge shotgun, spending a weekend chasing turkeys, and, most recently, catching my first Minnesota walleye.
Outdoor Insights: Tributes in Minnesota as leadership is lost; and turmoil in Washington D.C.
While local leaders honor Melissa Hortman’s thoughtful governance in Minnesota, federal lawmakers keep playing games with public lands.
Condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of former speaker of the Minnesota House, Melissa Hortman.
Mike Schoonveld: Senate bill introduced to collect taxes on foreign-made hunting, fishing gear
Several months ago I wrote a column with the title, “Who Funds Fisheries Programs.” It highlighted a report issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) about the difficulty of collecting excise taxes on foreign-made
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Nonresident couple caught with 25 crappies over their limit
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the June 20, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Steve Carney: Lagging water temperatures dominate much of Minnesota
I had the distinct pleasure to guide a U.S. Army veteran recently. Merlyn Albertson served in post-World War II Okinawa and was the winner of a contest from one of the radio stations where I
Forest Service proposing Boundary Waters fee increase
The Superior National Forest is proposing increases to recreation fees for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to increase education and maintenance, and to enhance visitor experience.
The Superior National Forest is sharing the
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Minnesota Trappers Association to host annual convention in Wadena
The Minnesota Trappers Association will host its annual convention July 31 through Aug. 2 at the Wadena County Fairgrounds. Open to the public, the event brings together trappers, outdoors enthusiasts, and families for three days
