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Minnesota DNR seeks advisory group members related to fish and wildlife conservation
The Minnesota DNR is recruiting new members to serve on key advisory groups related to fish and wildlife conservation; promoting knowledge and skills in fishing, hunting, trapping, and related activities; conservation policy and funding; parks
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Wildlife Forever’s fish art contest begins
Wildlife Forever has announced the opening of the 2024-25 Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest.
The annual program invites youth from around the world to connect with nature and learn about fish and aquatic

Mankato artist wins Minnesota waterfowl stamp contest
Mankato artist Kurt Kegler has won the Minnesota waterfowl stamp contest with an acrylic painting of a cackling goose, a species that looks like a smaller version of a Canada goose.
Michael Sieve, of

Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Sept. 11, 2024
Walleyes found at various depths; fall patterns slow to develop. A look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on Sept. 11, 2024.

Prospects favorable as bird hunts arrive in Minnesota
Early-season wingshooting opportunities in Minnesota are nothing if not diverse. Big birds and small. Some migrate and others don’t. Some are found in the deep woods, while others cover prairie country. And, of course, some

With limited natural food, Minnesota’s bear hunt off to hot start
Wil Goetsch caught a glimpse of the big bear on his trail cameras twice before seeing him emerge through rows of corn as he sat perched in his hunting stand.
“He came in upwind

Bob Gwizdz: Excellent September teal hunting in a Michigan Lake Erie marsh
When I moved back to Michigan in the late 1980s after a decade in the South and Texas, I committed myself to make an effort as an outdoor writer to try to allow Michigan sportsmen

Michigan DNR encourages residents to report elk poaching incidents
Michigan’s first 2024 elk hunt is underway for those who were selected in this summer’s elk license drawing.
While the Michigan Department of Natural Resources wishes all hunters a safe, successful hunt, DNR law

Conservation officer Joe Deppen honored as Shikar Safari Michigan Wildlife Officer of the Year
Michigan DNR conservation officer Joe Deppen was recognized as the 2023 Shikar Safari Michigan Wildlife Officer of the Year. The award, the highest state honor for conservation officers, is given annually.