Hunting
Wildlife Research Center hosting Melissa Bachman at 2018 Outdoor News Deer & Turkey Classic
Wildlife Research Center in Ramsey, Minn., will sponsor Melissa Bachman’s appearance at the 2018 Minnesota Outdoor News Deer & Turkey Classic, March 9-11 in the Warner Coliseum at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Bachman, a headliner
Free-ranging deer in Michigan’s Genesee County tests positive for EHD
No cases of EHD were confirmed in the state in either 2014 or 2015, and minimal cases were reported in 2016.
Treestand prep: Don’t be a naked chicken
Personally, I prefer doing only minor trimming at this point, enough to afford a small window or two, during the early part of deer season.
Make the effort to get your deer CWD-tested this fall
Some businesses offer hunters processing, testing, and taxidermy.
DNR: Good waterfowl opener expected this weekend
“The number of breeding ducks in Minnesota and North America has been good in recent years, so we’re optimistic that will result in a good duck season,” said Steve Cordts, waterfowl specialist with the DNR.
Slow start, but good times during early waterfowl seasons
The author opened the early waterfowl hunting seasons by dropping a Canada goose and feels things can only get better from here on out.
Report: Led by Great Lakes area, U.S. sees increase in fishing participation
Hunting numbers drop, as well as hunting expenditures, but related expenditures and hunting-related expenses see increases.
North Branch’s Lance Morgan named DNR firearms safety instructor of the year
Lance Morgan of North Branch has been named the Minnesota DNR Firearms Safety Volunteer Instructor of the Year for 2016. Morgan recently received his award at Game Fair, held near Anoka last month. Morgan has
Shakopee artist wins duck stamp contest
Painting of white-winged scoter by Mark Thone will be featured on the 2018 Minnesota Migratory Waterfowl Stamp.
