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Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Public water wrongfully posted by private citizen
Minnesota cuffs and collars are Field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Feb. 23, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.

Sheep show sets records, raises $6.4 million for wild sheep conservation
Earlier this month, a record $6.4 million was raised in one night for wild sheep conservation at the Wild Sheep Foundation’s 47th annual convention in Reno, Nev.
During the event, a record $600,000 was

Steve Carney: Sometimes, being shallow (when ice fishing) is a good thing
I’ve made it my mission this winter to do most of my crappie and bluegill fishing in shallow water – anywhere from 5 to 7 feet. I’ve had some slow days and some excellent days
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Outdoor News seeking Person of the Year Award nominations through Feb. 29
Outdoor News will accept nominations for it 24th Person of the Year award through Feb. 29. Do you know a conservationist in the state who, with little fanfare, goes about his or her business of

Thoughts on the latest cameras for ice fishing and low-light panfish
Underwater cameras are old technology in the modern world of fishing electronics, but they’re still an effective tool for finicky panfish.

Minnesota bills address White Earth State Forest transfer, native prairies, changes to deer firearms opener
The first week of the Minnesota legislative session is in the books, and there were a handful of bills discussed at committee hearings as well as other bills introduced on the House and Senate floor

Snow geese on their way to the Dakotas, Minnesota ahead of schedule this year
If you’re a spring snow goose hunter and you don’t have your gear ready to roll, the time to do so is nigh.
Spring-like weather south of Minnesota and the Dakotas throughout most of

Dean Bortz: Muskies unusually active in Wisconsin this winter
Hey, no one gets upset about catching a muskie, right? I mean, we’re talking about the famous “Fish of 10,000 Casts” here, so you’d think anyone would be excited about catching a muskie, even if

Trappers monitoring fur auctions with limited opportunities left this season in Illinois
Aside from those who target river otters and beavers, Illinois trappers closed out the trapping season Feb. 15.
The otter and beaver seasons run through March 31. Overall, success was mixed this year, and