Hunting
Heavy rain has impact on 2024 fawn survival in south-central Minnesota study area
It’s well known that heavy rains can be tough on young pheasants and turkeys. But how does abundant precipitation affect fawn survival in the earliest stages of a whitetail’s life?
Minnesota researchers didn’t set
Will Minnesota’s early teal season continue in 2025? Survey finds hunters still split
Results from the Minnesota DNR’s waterfowl-hunter survey for the 2023 season have been tallied. The focus of the survey leaned heavily on participation and attitudes surrounding the early teal season.
Respondents were essentially split
Minnesota elk hunters take eight for 10 during hunt
While about 4,000 prospective elk hunters applied to hunt the species in northwestern Minnesota this year, Kelsie LaSharr, the DNR’s elk coordinator, says she’s still surprised by how many in Minnesota aren’t aware of the
Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Oct. 2, 2024
It’s October, but crawlers continue to produce most walleyes. A look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on Oct. 2, 2024.
Bill Thornley: An old hunter has seen it all – and it still looks good
Out in the hills an old hunter checks his treestand as September moves into October. The hunter feels a stir of excitement as he spots a nice buck along the trail. He hopes to spot
Ferne Clyffe State Park, a southern Illinois fishing, hiking jewel, celebrates 75 years
Ferne Clyffe State Park marked its diamond jubilee with a day of youth fishing, rock climbing demonstrations and words from retired DNR district heritage biologist Andy West.
The southern Illinois park’s 75th anniversary celebration
Ralph Loos: Are rifles boosting deer hunting numbers in Illinois? Not so far
There were assumptions made that legalizing rifles – albeit the single-shot, centerfire variety – would entice more Illinoisans to try deer hunting for the very first time or return to deer hunting after a hiatus.<br
How to smoke wild game for mouthwatering meat
When people think about smoked meats, most folks think about beef and pork and maybe some chicken or turkey. We think about briskets, ribs, pork butts, long, slow cook times and low heat. We also
Christine Thomas: Gotta love a great Airedale hunting story
In honor of National Dog Day, my friend, outdoor writer Jim Zumbo, challenged his Facebook friends to post their favorite stories about a canine companion making a spectacular game bird retrieve. I thought that would
