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Gear & Gadgets: New food scent attractor sprays from Wildlife Research Center, plus much more
Developed from decades of research by the scent experts at Wildlife Research Center ® Wildlife Research Center ® is known for its innovative products in Scents and Scent Elimination, and it’s their extreme passion and

Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Boat owners advised to pay more attention to their registration
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the July 12, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.

Forest Service clarifies dog leash rule in Boundary Waters, lessening confusion on what’s allowed for hunters
On Wednesday, July 10, the U.S. Forest Service reiterated its rule regarding the enforcement of dogs on a 6-foot or shorter leash – except while actively hunting – in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.<br

Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Be willing to move for walleyes
If you’re looking to put some walleyes on your boat deck, it might require hitting numerous certain spots. With water clarity off the charts on many lakes, we’re dealing with skittish fish a lot of

Minnesota wildlife officials dread the toll spring rains took on pheasants
Scott Roemhildt has a June tradition of pheasant-watching as he drives to work. Cup of coffee in hand, he takes the “long way” to the office as he drives slowly on gravel roads in his

Patrick Durkin: 28 boating fatalities in 2023 sets Wisconsin record
Wisconsin set a tragic record in 2023 when 28 people died while enjoying the state’s lakes and rivers by fishing, hunting, paddling, jet-skiing, waterskiing or motorboating.
Most of those folks drowned. Only one died

Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Officers attempt to rescue injured pelican at Hennepin Hopper Nature Area
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs. These reports are from the July 12, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Apply for pheasant, habitat fund grants
DNR is accepting grant applications for the State Pheasant Fund Special Funds Grant Program and for the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Funds Grant Program through Aug. 1.
The Pheasant Fund program enhances pheasant habitat

Illinois public waterfowl blind site drawings set for July 27-28
Drawings for public waterfowl blinds at DNR sites have been scheduled for later this month, giving hunters an opportunity to secure a place to hunt ducks and geese this fall.
Traditional drawings will take place