DNR extensive sampling of wild deer in '19: CWD remains biggest concern in S.E. Minnesota
But CWD was not detected in wild deer in central and north-central Minnesota.
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Minnesota DNR Simplifies Spring Wild Turkey Hunting License Sales
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recently announced 2020 spring turkey hunting season details that are dramatically different from past seasons. Outdoor News Managing Editor/President Rob Drieslein breaks it all down.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – Jan. 3, 2020
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Ice thickness varies throughout the lake, and with additional snow, slush continues to be a problem in most areas of the lake that people are allowed to access. Heading into this weekend,…
DNR: Hunting spring gobblers made easier
Lottery application now only required for three large wildlife management areas.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – Dec. 27, 2019
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Most fishing activity remains in the bays, on shoreline points and breaks, or some reefs and other structure close to shore. Snowmobiles or ATVs with chains are best in the bays, and…
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – Dec. 20, 2019
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East – Ice conditions have slightly improved, but there’s still quite a bit of range in ice depths. Some anglers are getting on the bays and catching a few walleyes, while others…
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report for Dec. 13, 2019
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East – Fishing activity remains limited to the bays, with as much as 8 to 10 inches of ice reported in Isle Bay. Some walleyes are being taken here in 15 to…
Brainerd man charged after killing large bear on Red Lake Indian Reservation
He's charged with federal misdemeanor counts of wildlife trafficking and trespassing on Indian lands after he allegedly shot and killed a bear on the reservation, sawed off the bear's head, and left most of the carcass behind.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report for Dec. 6, 2019
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS The majority of the lake capped with ice last week, just before the snow hit. Early this week, resorts were still cleaning up the 12 inches of snow that fell and didn’t…
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report for Nov. 29, 2019
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Some of the bays had “walkable” ice and there was some limited fishing activity for pike, but it wasn’t advised early this week with the wind and warm weather. The main lake…
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report for Nov. 22, 2019
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS There’s some ice along the shorelines and in the bays, but the wind is pushing any ice that’s developed farther out. The ice that’s moving is soft, which is good, since it…
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report for Nov. 15, 2019
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS The wind-protected bays are ice-covered and some shoreline ice has started to form. After unseasonably cold temperatures early this week, open water fishing options have likely ended due to shore ice, although…
Carcass disposal locations available for firearms deer hunters
Hunters who harvest deer in north-central and southeast Minnesota during firearms deer season will have 26 dumpsters available in a variety of locations to dispose of carcasses after completing deer registration, chronic wasting disease sampling and removing the meat.
Minnesota DNR rejects ban on lead ammunition, tackle
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota wildlife officials have rejected a request from environmental groups to ban the use of lead in rifle bullets, birdshot and fishing tackle. The Minnesota DNR denied the petition Monday. DNR officials say restrictions on the…
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report for Nov. 8, 2019
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS With the exception of a few diehard muskie anglers, the lake has been quiet. The few people out are chasing muskies on the shallow rock reefs. Some ice had started to form…
Minnesota DNR statement regarding action on petition to ban lead ammunition and tackle
After careful consideration of the petition and review of more than 20 years of data and stakeholder input related to this subject, the DNR issued a decision today denying the petition.
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Capturing Every Morsel of Meat From Your Ruffed Grouse
Whenever ethical hunters harvest an animal, they use as much of it as possible. That rule certainly applies to ruffed grouse. Spend a few minutes with Mike Hehner, who shows us how he gets the most meat from his bird.
Minnesota Fishing and Hunting Report for Nov. 1, 2019
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS With water temperatures dropping rapidly, tullibees should start moving onto the shallow rocks and muskies should be there as well. Look for rocky areas in 6 to 18 feet to hold bigger…
Youth deer season leads to record number of youth licenses sold
More than 20,000 youth licenses sold prior to start of statewide youth deer hunting season.
Smart safety choices may have saved duck hunters’ lives
It was a decision they’d already made that morning – to wear their life jackets – that may have saved their lives.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report for Oct. 25, 2019
LAKE MILLE LACS Fishing pressure continues to be light, especially during the week. Look for smallmouth bass on the rock points or reefs in 8 to 15 feet with minnows and artificial baits both producing fish. Muskie…
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Outdoor News video: How to tell the difference between male, female ruffed grouse
Knowing the difference between a male and female ruffed grouse can be a little tricky to the naked eye. Michael Hehner sits down with Outdoor News and shows a couple of tricks that help him acknowledge the difference between the…
Study: Virus present in region's ruffed grouse, but exposed birds can survive
Test results are in from the first year of a multi-state study on West Nile virus in ruffed grouse in Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin.
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