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Ryan Rothstein: With deer season in sight, time to check gear
It never fails to watch summer streak by in a blur.
Blame it on our climate in Minnesota, but most of us try to cram as much outdoor activity into a quarter of the

Commentary: It’s never been easier – or more rewarding – to protect Minnesota’s natural resources
Minnesotans love the outdoors. They love their fish and their wildlife, their lakes and their rivers, their forests and their prairies.
Those resources belong to all of us, and it’s up to all of

New York artist turns deer antlers into jewerly
Anyone who has spent much time hunting or shed hunting knows that antlers come in a variety of shapes, sizes, textures, patterns, and shades. Each set is unique. Even each antler is unique.
Antler

Brian Nesvik, past Wyoming fish and game director, confirmed as lead for USFWS
The past director of the Wyoming Fish and Game Department has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Brian Nesvik succeeds Paul Souza, who

Bill introduced by Michigan congressman would ban bear baiting on federal lands
A Michigan congressman wants to ban bear baiting on federal lands, claiming the practice puts the public and bears in danger, though sportsmen aren’t taking the proposal seriously.
“The practice of bear baiting creates

Mark Johnson, long-time Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council director in Minnesota, to retire in January
Come September, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council Executive Director Mark Johnson will celebrate 11 years in the role. It also will be his last such anniversary, as he eyes retirement in early January.
“Every day

Big options for small game hunting rounds
The best rifle cartridge ever created for taking small game is the .22 rimfire.
From CB Caps to Long Rifle, all .22 rimfire ammo is “the bomb” for squirrels, cottontails, snowshoe hares, and even

Oak Duke: Here’s how to set up a signpost rub for whitetails
August is the sweet spot in time to set up a signpost rub… or two, or three.
Why? I’ve found trail-cams focused on homemade signpost rubs are by far the most effective way to

Ready to jump into mobile hunting? Lightweight stands and sticks will help
The days of steel hang-on treestands and screw-in steps are mostly long gone. Today’s deer hunter is far more likely to climb into a cushy ladder stand, or set up in a cozy box blind.<br