Hook and Bullet
Tom Venesky: Trail camera bans need conclusive evidence
The use of trail cameras on public land, or for hunting purposes in general, has been restricted by a number of states, such as Arizona, Delaware, Kansas and Utah. Iowa was close to banning trail
Streams of Thought: A brief reprieve from politics as Minnesota welcomes a new hunting season
Let’s take a break, shall we, from politics, the relentless barrage of coverage and conversation of which has left folks, including me, overwhelmed and often agitated. How about a brief reprieve?
Hunting seasons, finally
Russ Mason: Are natural resource agencies losing appreciation for paying customers?
When it comes to conservation and sustainable populations of fish and wildlife, state agencies are doing too much with too little.
“Doing more with less” is an unrealistic euphemism. More to the point, it’s
Steve Carney: Tips to make the most of your 2024 dove season
Of all the bird hunting I do, doves are my favorite. Mourning dove hunting involves lots of shooting, plenty of scouting, and they’re an absolute delight on the grill.
Here are some tips as
Fun in the heat at Youth Outdoor Activity Day in Alexandria, Minn.
Those who were paying attention to the weather forecast in much of central Minnesota leading up to this past Sunday heard plenty about the potential for heat and humidity.
Cloud cover kept some of
Gear & Gadgets: Sig Sauer offers Marksman Elite ammo, and more
Open tipped match grade ammunition designed specifically for use in the legendary M1 Garand rifle. Manufactured to exacting standards for dependable, affordable accuracy.
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Enforcement action taken against lakeshore owners for aquatic plant management violations
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Aug. 30, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: State Fair continues through Labor Day
The 2024 Minnesota State Fair continues through Labor Day, Sept. 2, at the State Fairgrounds in Falcon Heights, with excellent fair weather in the forecast.
Minnesota’s 2024 bear hunt offers more promising outlook than last year
As the bear-hunting season arrives Sunday, Sept. 1, bear guides and a DNR biologist suspect it’ll be an average but favorable year, especially compared with last year’s season.
The suspected outcome was reiterated
