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Steve Carney: Bowhunting season is near; prep now
Getting gear in order for the upcoming whitetail bow season for this writer is just as fun as the real deal. It requires a lot of attention to detail. Here are some tips that will

Minnesota Mixed Bag: Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council seeks executive director candidates
An excellent opportunity is available in the Minnesota Legislature to serve as the executive director for the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, a nonpartisan council within the Legislative Coordinating Commission at the Minnesota Legislature.

Minnesota moose take of 65 is allowed for tribal members, while DNR pursues updated management plan
With the Minnesota moose population holding steady at around 4,000 animals, tribal hunts will continue in northeastern Minnesota on respective reservations. Together, all hunts could result in a take of 65 moose.
Minnesota DNR

A delay for public input phase of Minnesota’s northeast elk plan
With a delay in moving elk from northwestern to northeastern Minnesota for at least a year, the northeast elk management plan might not be available for public comment on schedule, either.
“The project team

Pro Tip of the Week: Wind can be your friend when baiting bears
Using the wind when you’re baiting or hunting bears is extremely important. Whenever you’re setting up a bait station, new or established, use the prevailing winds for scent distribution.

Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Sept. 3, 2025
Fall walleye patterns seem to be developing quickly. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on Sept. 5, 2025.

Speed, weight, and design: Identifying the best modern bullets for hunting whitetails
The problem with identifying the best bullet for white-tailed deer hunting is … getting everyone to agree on it!
One man’s best is another’s worst. I’ve heard just about every bullet ever flung at

K9 helps nab subject in New York poaching case from Oswego County
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Division of Law Enforcement recently announced the arrest of a subject accused of widespread deer poaching in Oswego County.
The arrest, made on Aug 6. by

New York browse study will look at impact whitetails have on developing forests
Researchers are trying to gauge the impact white-tailed deer have on redeveloping woodlands through a new study at a popular preserve in the Southern Adirondacks.
Two new fenced-in areas have appeared in woods on