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Increased participation in Minnesota hunter observation survey helps DNR’s deer management
The Minnesota DNR has released its 2022 Minnesota Deer Hunter Observation Project Report, which shows a drastic increase in hunter participation from around the state, reinvigorating the value of the survey, officials say.
“This
A 12-year-old boy fatally shoots a black bear mauling his father during a hunt in western Wisconsin
A 12-year-old boy shot and killed a wounded black bear as it was mauling his father near their hunting cabin in the thick western Wisconsin woods.
Ryan Beierman, 43, told the Minnesota Star Tribune
Minnesota’s bear harvest near 3,200 at the midway point
As bear-hunting season hits its halfway mark, the Minnesota DNR’s preliminary harvest total as of Monday stood at about 3,200 bears.
“But the pace has significantly slowed down, as far as harvest registration goes.
Tom Venesky: Oral rabies vaccine appears to work; could method one day be a blueprint for stemming CWD?
Throughout the summer, government officials were busy tossing thousands of oral rabies vaccine packets across western Pennsylvania and several other states in the East.
The packets were dropped from airplanes and helicopters, along with
Fall turkey season kicks off Saturday in Minnesota
On the spurs of a record-breaking spring turkey harvest in Minnesota, the fall turkey season promises a return to a business-as-usual pace. The autumn kill usually hovers around a bit less than 1,300 birds.
Bob Gwizdz: Last minute flush saves slow opening day of Michigan’s bird seasons
We’d all had enough before noon on opening day of Michigan’s grouse and woodcock seasons. The temperature was already into the upper 80s and we were gassed. The dogs were at least as beat, and
Minnesota DNR seeks comments on WMA plan update for Carlos Avery WMA
The Minnesota DNR invites people interested in the Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area to share their thoughts on a draft update of the WMA’s master plan, which will guide management of the popular hunting and
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Many ducks, as well as hunter violations, during waterfowl opener in West Metro area
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Sept. 27, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
Steve Carney: Ways to beat the heat during early archery deer sits, and a turkey vulture assist
The early bow season in Minnesota brought with it a real “sweat-fest.” The cooler weather for deer hunting has been welcome.
The challenge of toughing out 80-degree evening sits can be real early in
