Hunting
Michigan DNR biologists remove lid that had been stuck on bear’s neck for 2 years
In a case that the Michigan DNR says highlights the importance of the agency’s bear-baiting regulations, state wildlife biologists in Montmorency County recently removed a plastic lid from the neck of a young black bear
Minnesota DNR adds eight counties to deer feeding and attractant ban
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced in a release on June 18 that it has added eight counties to a deer feeding and attractant ban to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease spread.<br
Outdoor Insights: Tributes in Minnesota as leadership is lost; and turmoil in Washington D.C.
While local leaders honor Melissa Hortman’s thoughtful governance in Minnesota, federal lawmakers keep playing games with public lands.
Condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of former speaker of the Minnesota House, Melissa Hortman.
Mike Schoonveld: Senate bill introduced to collect taxes on foreign-made hunting, fishing gear
Several months ago I wrote a column with the title, “Who Funds Fisheries Programs.” It highlighted a report issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) about the difficulty of collecting excise taxes on foreign-made
Forest Service proposing Boundary Waters fee increase
The Superior National Forest is proposing increases to recreation fees for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to increase education and maintenance, and to enhance visitor experience.
The Superior National Forest is sharing the
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Minnesota Trappers Association to host annual convention in Wadena
The Minnesota Trappers Association will host its annual convention July 31 through Aug. 2 at the Wadena County Fairgrounds. Open to the public, the event brings together trappers, outdoors enthusiasts, and families for three days
Commentary: Why Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters opposes this mine in this place
For a decade, Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters has worked to defend the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness for future generations of hunters, anglers, and paddlers.
The BWCA is a federally designated wilderness area
Crossbow bill passes New York Legislature, clearing way for much more use in archery season
On Tuesday, June 17, at the eleventh hour, the New York State Assembly voted on, and passed A08330-A, legislation that clears the way for crossbows to be used in any big game archery season. The
Minnesota DNR mulls turkey zone changes to obtain better population information
If you’re basing your outlook strictly on harvest, the last two spring turkey-hunting seasons in Minnesota have been the best in recorded history. In 2024 and 2025, spring hunters bagged 16,714 and 16,918 turkeys, respectively.
