Spare gutpile? Grab a trail cam and contribute to U of M research
Grad student’s dissertation asks hunters to help answer age-old question: What’s eating those gutpiles?
Outdoor Websights by Rob Drieslein
Photos and video reveal recently translocated wolves of Isle Royale [video]
Four wolves hailing from extreme northeastern Minnesota already are consuming moose carcasses on the Lake Superior island.
Considering Minnesota’s wolf population survey, fall youth deer hunting, and a nifty trail cam image
If the margin of error on the eastern grey wolf population in Minnesota is more than 26 percent, what is it for important game species like white-tailed deer? Also, what’s with this white-tailed buck (trail cam image)?
Wolves or coyotes? Reader-submitted trail camera image generates massive online debate
Several Minnesota wild canine experts weigh in on whether a photo shows coyotes or wolves, and their conclusion is unanimous …
Eight states file federal lawsuit to restore bird protection law
Dispute over Trump administration’s interpretation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act heats up with action from eight attorneys general.
Meateater podcast draws impressive crowd of hunters to Twin Cities area
Steven Rinella produces one of the most popular podcasts in the country, and on Thursday night, more than 1,000 outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen rendezvoused in Burnsville to watch it live. Plus information on an upcoming Modern Carnivore experience.
A cornerstone wildlife protection law, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, celebrates 100 years July 3
A great conservation success story, the MBTA – like too many environmental protections – faces political challenges and legislation hurdles if it’s to survive another century.
Go fishing now during the best angling month of the year
A fine day of catching Mississippi River walleyes reminds the author to enjoy these heady days of June fishing.
Images, video: Barred owl nest in Minnesota
Most people have heard the distinctive call of the common barred owl, and the early nesters likely have young thinking about fledging already in mid-May.
The Legislative Auditor’s Deer Report and a big Public Lands Rally
Two big news items! The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor released a long-awaited deer report today. And during the next five days, multiple events will highlight sportsmen support for public lands.
Remembering a day with one of the greats in outdoors writing: Pat McManus – 1933-2018
With his dry wit, crazy cast of literary characters, and love of rural places, Pat McManus drew comparisons to Mark Twain and other American humorists.
Mid-March grab bag: Oppose the GROW Act, plus it’s outdoors awards season
New legislation threatens the Conservation Reserve Program, and the Northwest Sportshow means it’s time to honor Hall of Fame anglers plus the Outdoor News Person of the Year.
Details on purchasing an M1911 pistol through the Civilian Marksmanship Program
In storage since the 1980s, thousands of .45 handguns will hit the marketplace via the CMP. Gun enthusiasts willing to process paperwork can get a crack at one.
Former Department of Interior officials object to recent Trump administration ruling on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Interior’s Office of the Solicitor declared last month that the MBTA does not prohibit incidental take of birds. These natural resources professionals and career public servants disagree.
From Mille Lacs to CWD to the Hautmans to white-tailed deer hunting: the top 10 Minnesota outdoors stories of 2017
The past 12 months saw thousands of outdoors headlines across the state, region, and nation, but here are the topics that stood out for staffers at Outdoor News.
A top-notch keynote speaker for 2018 DNR Roundtable, and the Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame announces its 2018 inductees
Conservationists interested in meeting the BHA president have an opportunity on Jan. 4, and several worthy Minnesotans will enter the state’s fishing hall o’ fame.
UPDATE – Bizarre case in CWD zone: Who ear-tagged this buck?
Hunter-harvested white-tailed buck has personalized ear tags, and the DNR wants to know who put them there.
Time ticking for sportsmen to sound off on review of iconic game bird
Public comment period on Zinke Interior Department’s plan for Western sage grouse ends Nov. 27.
Saluting Gary Botzek, a longtime sportsmen’s connection to the Capitol
A big crowd gathered for an evening at O’Gara’s in St. Paul on Wednesday to honor a fine Minnesota conservation advocate.
Cast iron wild game camp cooking in the BWCAW
An October hunting trip off the Gunflint Trail produced ridiculous autumn scenery, ruffed grouse, and an appetizing culinary education for the author last week.
Escaping tourism chaos among the barrier islands and ample wildlife of central Florida
Vacationing along central Florida’s “Space Coast,” the author and his family carved out an afternoon for the shorebirds, alligators and mangroves of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Anglers, hunters, conservationists: Speak up NOW for clean water
U.S. citizens have until August 28 to comment on Trump administration’s efforts to repeal Clean Water Rule.
Trail cam photo reveals fisher reproduction in southeast Minnesota
DNR biologists say the large furbearer and member of the weasel family has been recolonizing southern Minnesota for several years.
The column Rob Drieslein’s wife didn’t want you to read in 1999
Now, in all its glory, 18 years after he originally penned the piece, a tongue-in-cheek essay comparing fishing and childbirth.
Scopes during muzzleloader season passes Minnesota legislative session
The final 2017 Environment bill, which Gov. Mark Dayton likely will sign, includes a provision to allow scopes during the blackpowder season.
About This Blog
Rob Drieslein has been a professional newspaper and magazine outdoors scribe in Minnesota since 1992. In 1997, he became editor of Minnesota Outdoor News and was named managing editor of the Outdoor News Publications in 2003. In addition to his editorial duties, Drieslein hosts Outdoor News Radio (syndicated by Learfield Communications), and he’s written for several national and regional magazines including Pheasants Forever, American Rifleman, and Northern Wilds. Living in the Twin Cities, Drieslein and his wife of 20 years, Annette, raise three sons and a daughter, all of whom enjoy canoe camping trips in the Boundary Waters, hiking, recreational shooting, and fishing Minnesota’s lakes and streams.
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