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Outdoor Insights: Thoughts on big outdoors policy expected to pass in Minnesota after all
During a “walk-through” session last Thursday at the Minnesota State Capitol, members of the Environment committee learned what the Omnibus Environment and Natural Resources finance, policy package contains.
Per the news story from Outdoor
Deer kill reduced in 2025 without southeast Minnesota culling
In the ongoing effort to thwart the spread of chronic wasting disease in the state, Minnesota DNR-contracted federal sharpshooters “culled” 201 white-tailed deer in three locations this past winter, with one testing positive – that
Michigan’s December pheasant hunt expanded
Southern Michigan pheasant fans have additional season-stretching options, following action taken by the Natural Resources Commission in May.
The commission, which oversees policies and programs of the Department of Natural Resources, unanimously approved a
Stay on the search and keep an open mind for spring muskies
OK, so “muskies” and “easy” is probably a stretch. Muskies are rarely easy. But even if they’re difficult, there’s no need to make them complicated, especially early in the season.
Oh, but early season
Steve Carney: Late spring in Minnesota means it’s time to catch panfish
I love early June, when fishing on lakes across Minnesota is going strong, especially for panfish.
It looks like crappies missed their spawn window; most are still hanging onto their eggs. The up-and-down temperatures
Reward offered as Wisconsin DNR seeks information on illegal shooting of important bull elk
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) still needs the public’s help to gather information on the illegal killing of a bull elk in Jackson County.
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is offering a
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Don’t bring a fawn into your house to ‘care’ for it
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the June 6, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
A close look at the downward trend of available deer licenses for North Dakota gun hunters
The number of deer-hunting gun licenses in North Dakota is being cut again in 2025, continuing a downward trend that has spanned a decade.
The N.D. Game and Fish Department has allocated 42,300 deer
Minnesota Mixed Bag: DNR seeks applicants for Winnibigoshish, Rainy Lake input groups
The Minnesota DNR is seeking people with a range of perspectives and experiences, including local fishing guides, local anglers, anglers from across Minnesota, local businesses and resorts, and water-based businesses, to serve on two fisheries
