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Dredging project to boost habitat begins Lake Onalaska restoration on Minnesota/Wisconsin border
Restoration efforts are underway on Mississippi River’s Lake Onalaska with the first of eight dredging projects aimed at restoring fish habitat, improving water quality and benefiting other wildlife.
After more than two years of

What about a mutt for your next bird dog? Get the most out of your mixed-breed in the field
You want a great hunting dog, but the only papers he came with were lining his kennel at the shelter. Think you still have a chance?
Absolutely, say trainers who have worked with mixed

New York’s sporting licenses set to go on sale soon; here’s what to know
The arrival of August means sporting licenses will be going on sale. At press time, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation had yet to announce a hard date, but the agency expected hunting

Ryan Rothstein: Unplug from doom scrolling and get back to what matters in life
I recently found myself on a hillside, round about sunset, hand collecting seed from porcupine grass. If you’re wondering why someone would do such a thing and are now questioning my sanity, I assure you

Tom Pink: Can anything replace the valued Michigan United Conservation Clubs?
I’ve been thinking a lot about Jack Ammerman’s column in Michigan Outdoor News a couple months ago about the impending dissolution of Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) and Victor Skinner’s story that followed when the

Looking for a new compound bow for the 2026 hunting season? Here are great options
Modern hunting bow speeds have largely plateaued in the mid-330s fps, with most flagship models landing between 330 and 350 fps which is plenty fast for hunting without sacrificing forgiveness.
Whatever your brand loyalty,

Wisconsin DNR announces closure of sharp-tailed grouse hunting season in 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced that the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season will be closed for 2026. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted this year.
Each year, the Sharp-tailed

Ducks Unlimited, partners mark 2026-27 Federal Duck Stamp first day of sale
Leaders from Ducks Unlimited, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bass Pro Shops, U.S. Postal Service, and other partners hosted a live event Friday, June 26, at Bass Pro Shops in St. Augustine celebrating the

Minnesota Mixed Bag: Zebra mussels confirmed in Crow Wing County’s Manuel Mine Lake, Perch Lake
The Minnesota DNR has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Manuel Mine Lake, near Crosby, and Perch Lake, near Baxter, both in Crow Wing County.