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Game Fair forum questions Lisa Demuth on Minnesota outdoors topics
Minnesota Outdoor News held its second governor’s forum of the year at Game Fair on Saturday, Aug. 15. It featured a lengthy Q&A session with Minnesota Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth, the Republican candidate
Ohio poacher forced to apologize on TikTok as part of punishment
A 21-year-old Ohio man has been found guilty of violating wildlife laws in Ohio and as a result has been ordered to pay more than $30,000 in restitution, fines, and other penalties.
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Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Busy shifts for CPOs on Mississippi River Pool 19
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the Aug. 21, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Upland Game, Pheasant Program Deadlines Near
Illinois DNR reminded upland game hunters that application deadlines are approaching for the 2026 free upland game hunting permit lottery and the controlled pheasant hunting program.
Illinois Deer Harvest Report sheds light on bowhunting trends in the state
Illinois deer hunters have increasingly turned to crossbows during the past decade, a trend reflected in DNR’s 2025-26 archery harvest data.
Crossbows accounted for 54% of the archery deer harvest in 2025, according to
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: The beauty of the bobber for walleyes
It’s no secret that using bobbers for walleyes is a deadly open-water tactic here in the Midwest. From early June through September, bobbers are a consistent tool in my boat for guiding.
Minnesota’s breeding ducks bounce back in spring survey
Duck hunters will have to wait a few weeks before they get to sample the early stages of the fall flight, but an increase in spring duck numbers could mean better hunting early in the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says ‘no further action’ on tiling issue around wetland easements
A groundswell of public input has temporarily halted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s plans to revisit its rules around drain tile setback calculations, according to a post the federal agency made on X (formerly
A look at a waterfowler’s gear wish list heading into the 2026 season
My house was quiet. The kind of quiet that screams something is terribly wrong.
I walked into my rental at high noon ready to eat lunch and instead got a belly full of high
