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Ryan Rothstein: What ENRTF is and why it matters so much for Minnesota’s outdoors
If you’re like most Minnesotans, you might be vaguely aware that, somehow, Minnesota State Lottery dollars have something to do with the environment.
On the surface, it probably seems like a lot of complicated

Commentary: Vote yes to support long-term funding for Minnesota’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
Early voting in Minnesota begins on Friday, Sept. 20, and once again Minnesota voters have a chance to support the outdoors when they fill out their ballot.
Or not. As your ballot will clearly

Michigan DNR director approves reduced fee of $5 for new late antlerless season license
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director M. Scott Bowen approved a reduced license fee of $5 for the new extended late antlerless firearm season that will take place from Jan. 2 through the second Sunday

Michigan’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Sept. 20, 2024
Warm, dry weather slows hunting and fishing activity. A look at the Michigan fishing and hunting report on Sept. 20, 2024.

South Dakota artist Adam Grimm wins 2024 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest
After two days of competition, Adam Grimm of Wallace, S.D., emerged as the winner of the 2024 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest with an acrylic painting of a pair of spectacled eiders. The announcement was

Pennsylvania House panel to discuss deer season opening day, bill on Sunday hunting
A hearing on the opening day of deer season may be happening soon before the House Game and Fisheries Committee, and the head of the Pennsylvania Game Commission is ready to speak up.
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Cases of EHD rising in Ohio deer as dry conditions persist
EHD, epizootic hemorrhagic disease, is an often-fatal affliction that can claim many deer when present locally, especially in northern latitudes that do not have annual outbreaks.
Due to chronic exposure to the disease, more

Fall turkey hunting: Overlooked by many, but often just as exciting as spring
Fall turkey hunting doesn’t draw the kind of attention as does the spring gobbler season, but that’s understandable.
After all, fall turkey hunting seasons usually overlap with deer season and small game seasons in

Blood-trailing tricks: How to find a deer when the tracking gets tough
The archery deer-hunting season is here in many states and coming soon in others. While every bowhunter in the woods is hoping for a short blood trail, that won’t be the case for everyone. Perfect