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Legislative session under way with focus on Minnesota’s rough fish
The Minnesota legislative session kicked off Monday, Feb. 12, at the State Capitol in St. Paul. As the session started, there were several bills introduced for further discussion by committees, and many of them applied

Deer population concerns rising on Ohio’s South Bass Island in Lake Erie
In 1999, the first white-tailed deer in some time arrived on South Bass Island in Lake Erie. The young doe was so tame that she would approach people and follow vehicles during daylight hours.

National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic ready to welcome upland bird enthusiasts in Sioux Falls, S.D.
The National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic (PF/QC) is less than a month away. The 2024 event will take place at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. on March 1-3. Hours will

Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Find fish in low-pressure locations
This time of year, I like to look for the inconspicuous areas that may have not been fished. And this year, due to poor ice conditions, there are plenty of places that haven’t been fished

Michigan Cuffs & Collars: Hunting deer after legal hours in Clinton County
Michigan cuffs and collars is field reports from Michigan DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the Feb. 16, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.

2024 Outdoorama in Michigan ready to educate, inform a variety of enthusiasts
The Lumberjacks are coming to town. So is Big Buck Night East, one of the best trout ponds in the state, enough new boats to fill your favorite inland lake and much more. They’ll all
Michigan Mixed Bag: Outdoor News accepting Person Of Year nominations
Michigan Outdoor News is excited to announce that we are accepting nominations for the 2024 Michigan Outdoor News Person of the Year award.
Nominations for the award, given during the past 10 years by

First deer with bovine tuberculosis in Benzie County shot during Michigan’s 2023 season
A 4-year-old doe harvested in Benzie County, Michigan, during the 2023 deer hunting season has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis.
This is the first bTB-positive wild deer from that county. Bovine tuberculosis is an

Pennsylvania Game Commission board signs off on 23 real estate actions
Funding for some of these acquisitions comes from the Game Commission’s Game Fund.