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Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Nine on a pontoon and not a single lifejacket to be found
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the June 7, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.

Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Might be time to switch to Jigging Raps
In the early part of summer, either the fish have seen live-bait rigs too often, or they’re foraging more at this time on natural prey. A triggered-bite approach can work better than can bait on

Steve Carney: With innovation, the swimbait has become a go-to these days
It’s amazing how the simple swimbait has now become a staple in my fishing arsenal. Meanwhile, the bait’s innovations continue to this day. For me it’s now a go-to, first-line bait that is probably the

Michigan native Suzanne Anglewicz is the new Pheasants Forever manager of grassroots, state gov’t affairs
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have announced that Suzanne Anglewicz has been hired as the organization’s manager of government affairs (state affairs and grassroots).
In this newly created role, Anglewicz will focus on developing

Minnesota turkey hunters shatter previous record harvest as spring season concludes
The spring wild turkey season ended May 31, and a record-breaking year is on the books. The total harvest reached 16,660 turkeys, according to a preliminary report from Nate Huck, Minnesota DNR resident game bird

New laws in Minnesota aim to ease burden on imports for deer hunters, taxidermists
The 2024 legislative session introduced several new laws and statutes related to hunting and fishing for the upcoming year and beyond. One notable change involves taxidermists and the handling of deer and other big-game harvested

Duck seasons are set in Minnesota where the early teal hunt will continue
The Minnesota DNR has set the state’s waterfowl-hunting seasons for 2024, including offering hunters a five-day early teal season, with its opener slated for Sunday, Sept. 1.
The backdrop of the early teal season

Outdoor Observations: Carol Rose is certainly deserving of Michigan Outdoor News’ Person of the Year honor
Congratulations to Carol Rose, the 2024 Michigan Outdoor News Person of the Year!
A hard working and dedicated conservationist, the Hillman resident rose to the top of her game time after time on behalf

Michigan Cuffs & Collars: Enforcement action from deer violation in Allegan County
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the June 7, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.