Hunting
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Early antlerless season, statewide youth deer hunt set for Oct. 16-19
Hunters may participate in an early antlerless-only deer season from Thursday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 19. The season increases opportunities for hunters in deer permit areas where deer populations are above population goals.
Bill Hilts, Jr.: What to consider when selecting a crossbow
A new era in big game archery hunting will begin on Oct. 1 in the Southern Zone of New York State (and Sept. 27 in the Northern Zone for that matter) – crossbows will now
Minnesota’s grouse hunt off to a (typically) slow start in ’25, and good opportunities for fall turkeys
The ruffed grouse report after a week-plus of hunting is short and sweet. Since the heat has lingered a bit longer than normal at the start of the grouse season on Sept. 13, there hasn’t
How can you beat hunting pressure? Here are three tips to consider
Public land is generally considered the most difficult type of ground to hunt, and for good reason. The more of us who are out there trying to kill deer, the more the deer are going
Tom Venesky: Is it time to bring back furbearer bounties in Pennsylvania?
I thought I had a raccoon problem when I saw an adult female with four young ones scamper out of the barn one morning.
But that was nothing compared to what was going on
Minnesota’s Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council considers 54 projects that total over $500 million
Another cycle of hopeful applicants pitched their respective projects to Minnesota’s Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council during two late-August meetings that lasted almost 19 hours collectively.
Various projects to expand wildlife habitat for prairie bird
Minnesota DNR advisory committee’s report goes ‘live’
The Minnesota DNR’s new Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee’s finalized report gives the DNR and Legislature recommendations on various topics that both entities should consider updating or changing in the future.
The committee offered
Pro Hunting Tip of the Week: Check recent clearings for early ruffed grouse
During our outings so far this season, we’ve encountered plenty of opportunities for ruffed grouse. However, with the foliage still being much intact, it has made the shots less than ideal. As we dust off
Minnesota DNR asks deer and bird hunters to share wildlife observations
With archery deer season under way, now is an ideal time for hunters to familiarize themselves with the Minnesota DNR’s online log for deer and other wildlife sightings.
