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Christine Thomas: Luck of the draw – Wyoming antelope hunt on deck
I should have purchased a Powerball ticket on June 18. It was truly my lucky day.
That was the day that the Wyoming Game and Fish Department released the results of some of their

Northeast deer, walleye studies on table for Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources funds
The Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources heard presentations in late June from around 120 applicants seeking a slice of the approximately $90 million pie for various studies and projects. The dollars come from the state’s

Outdoor Insights: A new coalition for outdoors advocacy forming in Minnesota?
When the Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Alliance disbanded during the summer of 2023, it left a void for St. Paul advocacy among outdoors organizations and conservation clubs. The umbrella group had represented dozens of organizations on

Gear & Gadgets: Piscifun’s waterproof backpack, and much more
Old Timer Lithium Ion Electric Fillet Knife – The Lithium Ion Electric Fillet Knife was designed to make every fisherman fillet like a pro.

Minnesota DNR set to draw down Silver Lake
The Minnesota DNR will begin to temporarily lower the water levels of Silver Lake in Sibley County to improve water quality and fish and wildlife habitat. The 697-acre lake has been overwhelmed by large populations

Minnesota Mixed Bag: Bear hunters reminded to buy licenses, check regulations
Bear hunters who entered the lottery for bear-hunting licenses should watch their mail to see if they were selected for a license. The Minnesota DNR has mailed postcards to lottery winners.
Hunters may also

A Q&A with Kelly Straka, the Minnesota DNR’s new fish and wildlife director
Kelly Straka (pronounced STRAW-ka), 45, most recently the DNR’s Wildlife Section manager, began a new role July 4 – that of director of the Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Outdoor News recently compiled a

The right light settings, and other factors to help get in and out of the deer woods undetected
Anyone who has hunted whitetails long enough knows the feeling. You’re almost to your treestand after moving slowly through the woods in the dark when the sound of an alarming blow and scattering hooves running

Trapping update: global fur auctions a major price factor
Summer may seem like “down time” for Illinois trappers and fur hunters, but much is happening in the global fur market that will affect fur prices received by those here in the middle of the