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Minnesota DNR says bobcats and fishers are expanding southward; could trapping expand, too?
Cory Netland, Minnesota DNR New London area wildlife supervisor, remembers hearing the first report of a fisher in the New London area. It happened in 2013, and he was caught off guard because he thought
How common is it for hunters to shoot antlered does?
On Dec. 1, 2020, Tyler Zeiders had no idea what a fantastic day he would have as daylight broke.
Clutching his 6.5 Creedmoor rifle, Zeiders, of Duncansville, Blair County, Pa., was filled with the
Commentary: It’s time to legalize centerfire rifles for deer hunting in Ohio
Imagine that cool, crisp fall morning while deer hunting. Maybe it’s a muzzleloader from your great-grandfather, a shotgun passed down from your grandfather when he was a kid, a bow you purchased with the money
Gear & Gadgets: HEVI-Shot ammunition announces new loads for 2024, plus much more
HEVI-Shot is proud to announce several new loads for 2024.
The all-new, steel-shot product line — targeted for upland hunters — is aptly named HEVI-Steel Upland. These 12-gauge upland-focused loads feature 7.8 g/cc precision
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Ice conditions improving, but still not great in some locations
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers published in the Jan. 19, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
Signup reopens for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week that it would reopen enrollment for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program. The program reopened Jan. 12. Additionally, producers already participating in CRP whose contracts expire this year
For catching panfish, different baits shine for different reasons
Recent snowfall has been a real ice-fishing game-changer. The new overhead cover (for fish) has really gotten the panfish biting hard. At this time of winter, I’m an aggressive jigger, and I use a variety
Minnesota DNR seeking public input on early teal hunt, waterfowl season splits through upcoming survey
The Minnesota DNR is preparing to roll out a general waterfowl-hunter survey. It’s an effort to collect information on a range of topics, most notably hunter opinions on an early September teal season and the
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Calling in perch beneath the ice
A good portion of my winters are dedicated to targeting perch. Perch fishing is popular, and for good reasons. They’re fun, catchable, and one of the best fish to eat.
