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Minnesota Mixed Bag: Statewide youth deer season coming Oct. 17-20
Minnesota’s youth deer season will take place statewide, Thursday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, Oct. 20.
To participate, youth must be 10 to 17 years old and have a deer-hunting license. Participant numbers are not

Habitat is the focus of Minnesota DNR’s draft pheasant, duck plans
The Minnesota DNR is taking public comments on updated versions of the state’s duck and pheasant action plans – documents that will help guide the management of the popular game species during the next five

Per usual, opening-weekend waterfowl results varied around Minnesota
Adam Kleinschmidt almost didn’t go duck hunting.
“Based on my scouting, I didn’t see many ducks around,” said Kleinschmidt, a waterfowl hunter and Minnesota DNR wetlands specialist. “I almost slept in.”
Almost. Kleinschmidt

Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Jigging up fish during late-season warmth
The heat wave continued recently in the northland, and with the warm weather we weren’t seeing the walleyes schooling up yet. That said, we are still able to catch some fish along the weeds and

Minnesota’s fishing and hunting report on Sept. 25, 2024
Woodies, teal provide a solid duck opener for most groups. A look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report from across the state on Sept. 25, 2024.

A quick chat with Jon Steigerwaldt of the Ruffed Grouse Society/American Woodcock Society
With small game seasons underway, Outdoor News sat down with Jon Steigerwaldt, the forest conservation director for the Great Lakes/Upper Midwest region of the Ruffed Grouse Society/American Woodcock Society.
Steigerwaldt is knee-deep in issues

Michigan Cuffs & Collars: Angler educated on difference between bass and “Reynolds Lake jumbo perch”
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the Sept. 27, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.

Michigan Mixed Bag: Deadline extended to comment on state forest management plan
Recognizing that many people would welcome more time to review the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ new, draft 10-year State Forest Management Plan, the DNR has extended the original early October deadline to Dec. 31.<br

Firearms no longer allowed at Michigan’s Windsor Township State Game Area
Hunters will no longer be able to use firearms at the Windsor Township State Game Area in Eaton County, Mich.
The 207-acre area is owned by the Department of Technology, Management and Budget but