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How to scout new fishing spots like a pro – video
When you are looking for information to plan a fishing trip, there are a few online tools that are absolutely essential to finding fishing spots quickly and efficiently. This guide will point you in the

First deer ever shot by 23-year-old is a record velvet whitetail in Minnesota
Kyle Bauer, 23, from Owatonna, Minn., had a couple of weeks he’ll never forget in the middle of September 2023. Bauer married his wife, Hannah, on Sept. 23, then took a weeklong vacation to Costa

Ryan Rothstein: Of wolves, whitetails and wetlands; habitat loss the greatest threat to Minnesota’s wildlife
Quite frankly, I’m tired of hearing about wolves. Are they a factor regarding our deer herd? Without question. Wolves hunt and kill deer. So do coyotes. So do bears. So do we. You know what

Steve Piatt: Canada’s Algonquin Provincial Park a special wilderness experience that keeps calling
On the wall at the bottom of the stairs of our home, we walk past the big map several times daily. Sometimes I stop and look closely, knowing where we’ve been and wondering, too, whether

Illinois hunters renewing FOID cards should not face delays in 2024
Hunters and shooters in the state needing to renew Firearm Owners Identification cards before the fall hunting seasons should not run into delays or problems, the Illinois State Police said.
ISP Director Brendan Kelly

Dan Ladd: The many rewards of being a hunting mentor
One of my favorite photos, and one that I’ve gotten a lot of mileage from in terms of it being published, is a shot I staged and took exactly 20 years ago this spring. It

Outdoor Insights: A bill that makes sense from Minnesota regarding sales or transfer of state lands
Sen. Steve Green, R-Fosston, introduced Senate File 5393 last week, which in simple terms would require supermajority approval for certain sales or transfers of surplus state lands. It would require a three-fifths majority vote in

An ‘unintentional success:’ Celebrating the life of Gary McCree, known as the “Goosemaster” in southern Illinois
The world of waterfowl hunting, and especially goose hunting, recently lost a true legend. I’m coming to terms with the fact that as I get older, my longtime friends, mentors, colleagues, and hunting partners are

Gear & Gadgets: Federal adds 15 sub-gauge options to High Over All lineup, plus much more
Federal Ammunition has added 15 new sub-gauge product options to its popular Federal Premium High Over All (HOA) product lineup. Engineered for the most elite trap, skeet and sporting clays shooters, HOA leaves a trail