Hunting
Mike Raykovicz: Winter prep happens long before the snow arrives
Here we go again. Winter is several months away but I feel the need to be prepared for the cold weather that’s certain to come in New York. It’s early September, and it’s hot, but
Scout more, haul less for opening-day ducks
Opening-day duck hunting has little in common with mid- to late-season duck hunting for a number of reasons. Thus, preparing for a duck opener means setting aside many of the concerns hunters face later in
Trout Unlimited CEO Chris Wood, congressman talk Roadless Rule at outdoor writers’ conference
For Chris Wood, the proposed rollback of the so-called roadless rule is personal.
When the Trout Unlimited CEO worked for former U.S. Forest Service chief Mike Dombeck in the late 1990s and early 2000s,
Steve Carney: Low water as Minnesota’s summer wanes; and adjusting bow season plans
I’m seeing a majority of the cabin and lake people in northwest Minnesota pulling in their docks and boats, and just throwing in the towel weeks earlier than normal.
The reason: Our water levels
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Visit Outdoor News at the Minnesota State Fair
Falcon Heights, Minn. — The 2026 Minnesota State Fair continues through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Stop by the Outdoor News booth behind the DNR stage at the corner Nelson and Judson to renew your subscription
Commentary: Understanding Minnesota’s existing Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee
Minnesota has a long and proud tradition of volunteerism and grassroots community involvement, especially in conservation. Minnesotans care deeply about the lands, waters, wildlife, and natural resources that define our state.
This commitment has
Illinois Trappers convention to be held Oct. 2-3
The Illinois Trappers Association will host its annual convention Oct. 2-3 at the Effingham County Fairgrounds in Altamont, Ill. Admission is free. Vendor buildings and trapping demonstrations will open starting at 8 a.m. both days.
Missouri makes several changes to its deer seasons due to CWD
The Missouri Department of Conservation sent out a list of new rules for its deer seasons after taking public input into account. Many of the new regulations center around chronic wasting disease. Among the changes:
Number of Minnesota small game hunters declined during ’25
The number of small game hunters in Minnesota in 2025 decreased 2% from 2024 and was 6% below the 10-year average. Overall, 223,740 small game licenses were sold for the 2025-26 hunting seasons, compared to
