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Elk, ruffed grouse among topics discussed at Backcountry Hunters and Anglers’ rendezvous in Minnesota
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers hosted its annual national rendezvous April 19-20 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. It was the first time this event was hosted in Minnesota, as it typically occurs in the western United

Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Several hunters unintentionally take too many turkeys with one shot
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the April 26, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.

Scientific abstract scrutinizes two human deaths, but there’s no evidence CWD has jumped species barrier
In Minnesota and beyond, resource agencies across the country are managing elk and deer populations infected with chronic wasting disease.

Streams of Thought: Minnesota DNR using drones in an attempt to boost pheasant research
I sucked it up, swallowed my pride, broke open my wallet, and bought a new smartphone last weekend. Similar to last time when I made such a monumental life decision and entered the local Verizon

Steve Carney: Planer boards have their place
There certainly are instances in which planer boards used for pulling crankbaits while walleye fishing will shine.

Legacy, environment bills discussed at Minnesota Capitol
The Minnesota legislative session ends in less than a month, and as the countdown progresses, several major bills contain items of interest to Outdoor News readers.
They start with the supplemental finance and policy

Commentary: Wildlife funding diversions and why we should be paying attention
As is the case for many Americans, Joe Arterburn’s money doesn’t go as far as it used to. On the one hand, it’s being whittled away by inflation. On the other hand, Arterburn is spending

Minnesota’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund renewal to be on state ballot in November
The 2023 Minnesota legislative session was busy with historic budgets and appropriations. As millions and billions of dollars was spread among bills, projects, and agencies, another bill passed that should draw the attention of anyone

Notes off a soiled cuff: CWD problem in Pennsylvania steadily growing worse
The situation with chronic wasting disease in Pennsylvania is steadily growing worse, Game Commission board members and staff stressed at their recent meeting. And it’s happening quickly.
In Wildlife Management Unit 4A, there were