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Sitka Gear introduces its first-ever footwear line
Sitka Gear, a leader in performance hunting apparel, recently announced the launch of its new footwear collection, designed to exceed the demands of outdoorsmen and women with its blend of comfort, durability and performance.
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Anglers wearing T-shirts for some warm ice fishing
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Feb. 7, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Steve Carney: Abandon the shallows! Think deep in February
After two months of catching fish in shallow water through the ice in Minnesota, things have changed dramatically. Come February, it’s a deep-water bite. There are reasons for this.
Minnesota DNR: Action plans outline habitat strategies for ducks, pheasants
DNR area wildlife managers across Minnesota soon will begin planning and implementing updated strategic conservation efforts designed to foster stewardship of ducks, pheasants, and their habitats. These efforts follow the state’s recently updated pheasant and
Minnesota Mixed Bag: St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show begins Friday
The 37th annual St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show begins Friday and continues through Sunday at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center. This is central Minnesota’s biggest sport show, featuring boats, camping gear, RVs, hunting and
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Great time to target the lesser-chased species
After two rough ice seasons, we’re finally experiencing a “normal” winter in the Midwest. The ice is in great shape, and we’re not dealing with an overabundance of snow. And, the fish are biting!
New York trappers ready for fur auctions
The fur market of 2024-25 will have ups and downs for pricing and for which species is in demand. This season, there are several species in demand and several at stagnant pricing if any pricing
Dean Bortz: Should stands, blinds be left overnight on Wisconsin public land? Plenty of mixed opinions
In January 2017, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approved a rule change that has since allowed hunters to place stands and ground blinds overnight on state-owned land north of Hwy. 64 from September through January.<br
Senators seek rollback of rules for Minnesota deer farms
The Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee approved two bills that would undo deer farm-related statutes passed in recent years in Minnesota. The actions send the legislation to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy
