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Bob Gwizdz: Last minute flush saves slow opening day of Michigan’s bird seasons
We’d all had enough before noon on opening day of Michigan’s grouse and woodcock seasons. The temperature was already into the upper 80s and we were gassed. The dogs were at least as beat, and

Minnesota DNR seeks comments on WMA plan update for Carlos Avery WMA
The Minnesota DNR invites people interested in the Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area to share their thoughts on a draft update of the WMA’s master plan, which will guide management of the popular hunting and

Steve Carney: Ways to beat the heat during early archery deer sits, and a turkey vulture assist
The early bow season in Minnesota brought with it a real “sweat-fest.” The cooler weather for deer hunting has been welcome.
The challenge of toughing out 80-degree evening sits can be real early in
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Statewide youth deer season coming Oct. 17-20
Minnesota’s youth deer season will take place statewide, Thursday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, Oct. 20.
To participate, youth must be 10 to 17 years old and have a deer-hunting license. Participant numbers are not

Habitat is the focus of Minnesota DNR’s draft pheasant, duck plans
The Minnesota DNR is taking public comments on updated versions of the state’s duck and pheasant action plans – documents that will help guide the management of the popular game species during the next five

Per usual, opening-weekend waterfowl results varied around Minnesota
Adam Kleinschmidt almost didn’t go duck hunting.
“Based on my scouting, I didn’t see many ducks around,” said Kleinschmidt, a waterfowl hunter and Minnesota DNR wetlands specialist. “I almost slept in.”
Almost. Kleinschmidt

Minnesota’s fishing and hunting report on Sept. 25, 2024
Woodies, teal provide a solid duck opener for most groups. A look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report from across the state on Sept. 25, 2024.

A quick chat with Jon Steigerwaldt of the Ruffed Grouse Society/American Woodcock Society
With small game seasons underway, Outdoor News sat down with Jon Steigerwaldt, the forest conservation director for the Great Lakes/Upper Midwest region of the Ruffed Grouse Society/American Woodcock Society.
Steigerwaldt is knee-deep in issues

Michigan Mixed Bag: Deadline extended to comment on state forest management plan
Recognizing that many people would welcome more time to review the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ new, draft 10-year State Forest Management Plan, the DNR has extended the original early October deadline to Dec. 31.<br