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Minnesota Legislature sends LCCMR recommendations to Walz
At the beginning of 2024 legislative session, Rep. Rick Hansen, DFL-South St. Paul, presented House File 3377 to the House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee. The bill was the Environment and Natural
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Backcountry Hunters & Anglers ready to host National Rendezvous in Minnesota
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is bringing its 2024 North American Rendezvous to the Minneapolis Convention Center April 18-20. It’s the first time the national event has not been held in the northern Rockies.

Streams of Thought: Minnesota bills to bark at for licensed commercial dog, cat breeders
Hunters seeking their next bird dogs are among the most discerning of shoppers – right up there with those who spend countless hours evaluating the breeding information of their next show dogs.
We hunters

Gear & Gadgets: Comfort, safety and peace of mind with this Onyx life jacket
Breathable & Warm – The boots are lined with our exclusive breathable air-mesh lining to keep your feet dry and comfortable.

Commentary: Turkey hunting as much about the process as it is about the bird
I was first struck with the idea that hunting turkeys would be an enjoyable pastime when a newly introduced fellow quietly sat down with our small group in a poorly lit bar.
He pushed

An inside look at Michigan’s wolf controversy: Part 2
Michigan residents are asking a lot of questions about wolf management. Let’s try to answer a few of them.
Question: What are the chances today of allowing a future wolf hunt?
Answer: The

Notes off a soiled cuff: Could wolves return to Pennsylvania?
Seems unlikely they would push a wolf reintroduction here, similar to the Upper Midwest, but these days, who knows?

Michigan Cuffs & Collars: Unusual bobcat poaching case with a link to Texas
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from Michigan DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the April 12, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.

Commentary: Traditional fish and wildlife management is under attack
The region’s outdoorsmen need to pay attention.
In Kentucky, the state’s Senate recently considered a bill to move the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources from the Governor’s Tourism Cabinet to the Department of