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Ben Moyer: Pennsylvania lags behind in debate over use of trail cameras
This frequently happens when I search the Pennsylvania House or Senate websites for specific information. I’ll encounter something else that’s unrelated, but interesting.
That’s how I learned about House Bill 59, which was introduced

Deerassic Park, and it’s impressive whitetail Hall of Fame, great place to visit for deer junkies
The off-season for a serious whitetail hunter can be a grim time of year. Long days and hot temperatures push the mind longingly back to crisp fall mornings and big bucks, despite deer season still

Streams of Thought: Nominate outdoor leaders from your Minnesota communities
It’s nearly August (how can that be?), so it’s the time of year again when we at Outdoor News send out the call for nominations for our Outdoor Leaders Award.
Selecting winners of our

Ducks Unlimited, partners surpass important wetlands conservation milestone
For the first time in its 87-year history, Ducks Unlimited has delivered 1 million acres of conservation across North America in a single year thanks to more than a million supporters and partners, including private

Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Enforcement action taken after “nuisance” geese were killed near Warroad
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the July 19, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.

Steve Carney: Ways to limit the irritating effects of fishing through weeds in summer
High temperatures recently have increased weed growth in many Minnesota lakes, making it more of a challenge to properly present fishing baits. This is typical for the middle of July, and we again are faced

Minnesota Mixed Bag: Minnesota to host National Wildlife Federation’s 2025 annual meeting
Minnesota has been selected to host the National Wildlife Federation’s annual meeting in June 2025. The annual meeting brings together representatives from the group’s 52 affiliate state and territorial organizations to discuss and celebrate natural

Top mid-summer bass hotspots – video
Hot weather reduces the number of places bass can use comfortably in the summertime. If you know where to look, you can find big concentrations of fish, and the hotter the weather the better.

Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Lure fish in with masterful jigging
Jigging is my favorite, because it gives me a chance to work with people to figure out what fish want.
Most of the time, I recommend slow jigging and bouncing on bottom – almost