Hunting
Commentary: Minnesota needs a citizen-led Conservation Council
Minnesota is surrounded by states that have a Citizens Conservation Advisory Council or conservation commission. It’s time for Minnesota to join them.
Why do we need such a council? Transparency in government is a
Jack Ammerman: Pennsylvania’s Open Field Doctrine case, Michigan lawsuit could affect hunting privacy
In 1988, I was lucky in the fact that I drew a “doe tag” in Michigan. Back then, the opportunity to shoot a doe was a lot harder than it is now. I had never
Ryan Rothstein: Getting creative to attract whitetails
You’ll have to pardon my oversight. The areas I hunt most aren’t under a feeding and attractant ban, so frankly, I haven’t had to think about this until now.
Low water levels could add waterfowling challenges on Minnesota’s Marsh, Lac qui Parle lakes
As waterfowl hunting begins, a few hot spots for hunters will look a little different this year, including Marsh and Lac qui Parle lakes in western Minnesota.
Walt Gessler, DNR wildlife manager at Lac
Steve Carney: Preparing for Minnesota’s dove and whitetail seasons
I truly love dove hunting. This sport to me is the epitome of wingshooting as doves are challenging and prolific. Minnesota has a short season as the birds tend to migrate early, especially if we
An unforgettable fishing trip reveals the risks of the Ambler Road project in Alaska
Watching a hefty fish battle my 6-weight fly rod, I chuckled at my good fortune:
“Sometimes it pays to be the old guy.” The first to exit the campfire ring and march to my
A quick chat with retired U.S. Forest Service chief Mike Dombeck
Michael Dombeck was the director of the U.S. Forest Service from 1997 to 2001. That included the era when the Clinton administration finalized the landmark Roadless Area Conservation Rule in January 2001. After a lengthy
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Visit Outdoor News at the State Fair
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair began Aug. 27 and continues through Labor Day, Sept. 7, with great weather in the forecast. Stop by the Outdoor News booth behind the DNR stage at the corner of
Outdoor Insights: We don’t need more roads in wild places
Last week, the Trump administration announced its plan to formally revoke the 25-year-old Roadless Rule, thereby ending protections for nearly 45 million acres of national forests.
The existing policy was working fine, which is
