Hunting
Minnesota DNR invites conversation about wildlife from public
All citizens interested in wildlife are invited to chat with Minnesota DNR wildlife managers in DNR offices across the state, or by phone, on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: First weekend of Game Fair runs Aug. 7-9
The first action-packed weekend of Game Fair kicks off this Friday, Aug. 7 and continues through Sunday, Aug. 9 at Armstrong Ranch Kennels in Ramsey. The second weekend is slated for the following weekend, Aug.
Commentary: Three-bird duck proposal doesn’t address Minnesota’s bigger waterfowling issues
The Minnesota DNR is proposing a new, optional three-duck bag limit that would allow hunters to harvest three ducks of any species daily. The Duck Summit Group has discussed this proposal, and most of our
Game Fair in Minnesota returns for 45th year with its focus on family and conservation
Thousands will make their way to the Ramsey area this weekend to participate in Minnesota’s 45th annual Game Fair.
The outdoor event will be held the weekends of Aug. 7-9 and Aug. 14-16 again
Push is on to create a ‘citizens conservation advisory council’ in Minnesota
Almost 40 states have some form of a citizens conservation advisory council with members who are advocates for their state’s natural resources.
The role of these citizen councils is to advise their state natural
Ample natural foods could make things tough on Minnesota bear hunters in 2026
Forage conditions for bears will be favorable ahead of the Minnesota season, creating some challenges for bear hunting this season.
The ample natural foods may influence hunting success for this year’s bear season, said
Illinois deer permit sales spiked last year, but what about 2026?
Harvest gains were only moderate, but one thing about the 2025-26 Illinois deer season has statistically been proven as fact.
Illinois deer hunters were not sitting on the sideline. As the state hits the
Classified as songbirds in New York, interest remains for a state dove hunting season
New York State is in the process of overhauling its pheasant propagation and stocking program in an effort to attract more new hunters and reverse declining participation in small game hunting, but George Gedney think
Illinois’ controlled pheasant hunting permit lotteries open for 2026 season
Illinois upland hunters can begin planning for another season in the field as DNR prepares for its 2026 Controlled Pheasant Hunting Program.
The agency has not released any information about the 2026 season, but
