Thinking outside the hunter recruitment box
Eight crazy (and not-so-crazy) ways to recruit, retain and reactivate Minnesota’s hunters and anglers.
WriteOutdoors by Ron Hustvedt, Jr.
Finding tomorrow’s hunters: Where the R3 rubber meets the road
Minnesota conservationists creep forward, but should we be satisfied with incremental change? Echoes of a call to action suggest more is needed.
Pursuing toothy predators in the urban jungle [video]
Chasing monster northern pike across the Twin Cities metro area produces prime New Year’s hard-water action.
Wildlife artists of the world unite: It’s time for another dog on the duck stamp
Since the contest’s inception in 1934, only one stamp prominently has featured a canine, and the author believes it’s time to give our hunting companions their due credit once again.
Homegrown hunters: Making space and time this archery season
Minnesota’s archery deer hunting season opens on Saturday, Sept. 15, and you can bet a young person will be joining the author afield.
Top-notch big-water fishing with kids: Three Great Lakes in five days
A Minnesota-based writer and educator and family tackle the eastern Great Lakes, and the charter scene produces a variety of gamefish including walleyes and salmon.
Summer multi-species fishing fun: the micro-lure challenge
YouTube angling video producers like Nick Calcara’s 618 Fishing have inspired the author’s family to tackle the “Big Bait Challenge.
Changing fishing regulations deliver better angling for state citizens
Minnesota’s new northern pike regulations are easy to follow and should improve Minnesota fisheries across multiple species.
Check ice-out status, plus tactics for the Minnesota walleye opener
A quick link provides information on remaining ice conditions, and in the meantime, plan your open-water walleye strategy.
On the ice, thoughts drift to summer fishing adventures
From the Great Lakes to the Gunflint Trail to metro muskies, plan now for Minnesota and regional summer angling opportunities.
Minnesota must intelligently expand youth deer hunting opportunities
The Legislature should learn from Wisconsin’s mistakes, then enact policy changes this spring accommodating younger Gopher State rifle and slug hunters.
Whitetail warmup via squirrel: A solid start to the making of a hunter
Firearms safety and autumn small game success mark another chapter in the development of the author’s son as a hunter.
Blueberries the ultimate wild food experience while camping in BWCAW
After a day of paddling and portaging, blueberry season in a north country wilderness delivers a tasty treat for kids and adults alike.
9-year-old's trophy lake trout highlight of memorable Lake Michigan fishing outing
Each of the three children fought and boated a fish to take home for a fish dinner; none of the dads were too upset for not boating fish of their own.
Honoring the 2017 Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame inductees
A family emergency prevented the author from speaking at a recent “Night with the Fishing Pros” fundraiser, but he shares his comments with Outdoornews.com.
Tactical scouting tips for 2017 wild turkey hunting season
Hone your skills in bird tracking and identifying other sign for better gobbler hunting during the long days of spring.
Warm weather, no problem: Ice fishing season going strong in border country
Lake of the Woods businesses expect steady hard-water angling for walleyes and other fish species through March 2017, maybe beyond.
The outdoors media and the White House
Less than two weeks into its presidency, the Trump administration is strongly at odds with the press. Where does Outdoor News fit into that mix?
The simple, No. 1 secret for great winter walleye action
Multi-species ice fishing success begins by avoiding shelter cities and finding less-pressured waters
Mild-mannered Outdoor News blogger achieves youtube.com celebrity status
No animals were harmed in an impromptu hunting commercial that Hustvedt helped produce at Game Fair years ago… and now a makeover suddenly has gone viral
Life in the ice fishing belt
Eagerly awaiting hard water, on the eve of the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show, the author pens an ode to ice angling in North Country.
Answering a reader's questions about prime smallmouth bass locations
Mississippi River and other excellent Midwestern destinations for fishing autumn bronzebacks.
Keynote speech from the Minnesota DNR’s Angler and Hunter Recruitment and Retention Summit
Writer and educator Ron Hustvedt inspired a crowd last Friday night with a presentation on building the next generation of hunters, anglers, and conservationists.
Prime, unfished bass water: the Mississippi River in central Minnesota
Want tough fighting fish? River angling offers multiple species of sportfish, less boating pressure, and endless structure for exploring on a hot summer day.
Hunting prep: Managing your land for wildlife
Improving your land for wildlife and water quality produces immediate environmental benefits plus better hunting and fishing this fall.
About this blog
Ron Hustvedt is an outdoor writer, photographer and videographer from Minneapolis, MN who considers himself an avid angler and hunter. He especially enjoys being outdoors with his family whether camping, hiking, fishing, hunting or canoeing. Hustvedt has been an outdoor writer for more than 20 years and a middle school teacher for almost as long. Visit his website at www.WriteOutdoors.com or follow him on Twitter.
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