Hook and Bullet
BSU study looks at deer management in state cities
More communities in Minnesota are seeing increased whitetail populations within city limits where firearms ordinances hinder deer management.
Minnesota DNR begins outlining $149.9M Get Out More budget priorities
St. Paul — The Minnesota DNR had a historic year in the 2023 legislative session, receiving $149.9 million for its Get Out More initiative.
Jeff Frischkorn: Feral hog hunting is as basic as it gets
It wasn’t so much being an odd question, though it did make my eyebrows furrow.
I was stumped, and not for the first time related to such a thought, either.
“How many wild
Walz unveils plans for Minnesota’s ‘outdoor rec’ program
Randolph Briley, ORIP coordinator, said the partnership will include the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Minnesota DNR, Explore Minnesota Tourism, and Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation.
Love that dog, the Second Time Around
A fresh player in town, Second Chance Bird Dogs (SCBD), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is getting so busy its founder Mike Mapes is preparing to take drastic action.
Minnesota’s duck numbers dip, but state mallards stable
The estimate of overall duck abundance (excluding scaup, better known as bluebills) was 481,000 ducks, which was 15% below the 2022 estimate of 567,000 ducks, 20% below the 10-year average, and 22% below the long-term
Dogs and algae-laden water don’t mix
Exercising bird dog breeds via “water work” is great for keeping or getting a canine in shape for the hunting season.
What the activity should not experience, however, is for a dog to become
Picking a puppy is no easy task
If you are a small game hunter – upland birds, waterfowl, rabbits, maybe even squirrels – odds are good that you have (or at least want to have) a dog. Or dogs. It’s some of
PGC, partners to hold event in Pittsburgh to introduce urban residents to outdoor activities
City folks can get a taste of hunting, fishing, and related pursuits when the Pennsylvania Game Commission and partner agencies sponsor Explore PA Outdoors near downtown Pittsburgh Aug. 19.
Open to the public free
