Hunting
Feast or Famine: That’s Minnesota Pheasant Hunting
Our previous hunts near home in south-central Minnesota had been largely uneventful, resulting in only a young, barely-colored rooster.
Your buck is one for the wall. What’s next?
For thousands of Minnesota deer hunters, the past several days have been a whirlwind. They are the lucky few that were in the right place at the right time – they shot their dream bucks.
Minnesota Mixed Bag – November 8, 2023
Don’t miss this pre-season opportunity to see what new in apparel, electronics, fish houses, snowmobiles, ATVs, and more. A variety of guides and resorters will be on hand for you to plan this winter ice-fishing
Minnesota Deer harvest is down 13% after opening weekend
If there’s a bright spot in firearms deer harvest in Minnesota, it’s yet to shine. Following the opening weekend of the anticipated season, state DNR officials say the deer kill was 13% off last year’s
Get organized with these hunting gear storage systems
You know those guys who have a pickup with a topper, and one of those fancy systems with the drawers that slide out smoother than Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder cruises over the sands of Tatooine?
Jump and gun: A brisk squirrel hunting tactic for these cool November days
The acorn-toting gray squirrel squirted from cover and headed for an old oak 20 yards distant. Soon it appeared on the trunk only a couple feet off the ground. My little single-shot .410 barked and
Shooters, save what’s left of your hearing: Here’s are some steps to take
“Say what?”
If you’ve spent much time at a skeet or trap club, you’ve probably noticed that some older club members speak in a loud voice and ask you to repeat what you just said.
Illinois Outdoor News columnist Gretchen Steele reflects on receiving outdoor hall of fame honor
When Coulterville’s Gretchen Steele ventured into the field of outdoor writing in the early 2000s, she felt a bit out of her element.
Not just a fish out of water, but “a carp in
Minnesota’s Somerset Wildlife Management Area gets an addition
The Somerset Wildlife Management Area is one of many WMAs near the city of Owatonna. Somerset has seen steady growth and additions to the WMA, allowing for more habitat and wildlife over the years.
