Opinions
Steve Sarley: Dangers CPOs face come during dullest stops
I started repeating the tale about the time I went on a ride-along with DNR officers Rich Riedel and Eric Schreiber in 2011. I was used to people complaining that the DNR police had an
Outdoor Insights: Wild deer for sale? Idea still deserves a hard pass
A buddy sent me a link to a story that appeared in The Atlantic Monthly back in January.
Titled “Eat More Deer – America is letting good meat go to waste,” the piece advocated
Ryan Rothstein: A grab bag of late-winter outdoors observations from Minnesota
I’m sure this isn’t unique to Minnesota, but I can’t help but notice as I get older how many “contentious” deer regulation changes we’ve had in our state over the past 20 years.
We
Steve Pollick: Dissecting the timing of when bucks shed their antlers
Imagine my surprise recently when reviewing overnight trail-cam photos, that a handsome little 6-point buck showed up several times near my mineral licks. A rack, still, in early March?
Late-shedding bucks, and this “sixer”
Gretchen Steele: Turkey hunters and outdoor fans in southern Illinois can smell spring
By the end of February in southern Illinois, winter has worn out its welcome — but it hasn’t quite left. And here we are in March. More of the same, but with some hope attached.<br
Mike Raykovicz: Synthetic deer scents gaining momentum
Chronic Wasting Disease is spreading, and it seems just a matter of time until it is rediscovered here in New York. To slow its proliferation, 11 states have banned the use of deer scents containing
State Roundup: .41 Great Lakes is a great cartridge with a great story behind it
The .41 Great Lakes, a mostly new straight-wall cartridge has a great story behind it. I suppose it should still be considered a wildcat round, but the originators, friends John Upp and Larry Miller, both
Commentary: New roughfish limit proposal in Minnesota is an unnecessary regulatory burden
The Minnesota DNR currently is proposing unnecessary limits on the taking of native rough fish. This seems to be a continuing policy of limiting harvest opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts from the agency.
Limits on
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Appreciates responsible journalism at Outdoor News
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 6, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
