I’m seeing a majority of the cabin and lake people in northwest Minnesota pulling in their docks and boats, and just throwing in the towel weeks earlier than normal.
The reason: Our water levels
Falcon Heights, Minn. — The 2026 Minnesota State Fair continues through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Stop by the Outdoor News booth behind the DNR stage at the corner Nelson and Judson to renew your subscription
Minnesota has a long and proud tradition of volunteerism and grassroots community involvement, especially in conservation. Minnesotans care deeply about the lands, waters, wildlife, and natural resources that define our state.
This commitment has
Evergreen Lake continues to offer central Illinois anglers a diverse fishery, with excellent opportunities for saugeye and muskies and more modest prospects for bass and crappies.
The 925-acre McLean County lake has long been
For the past few weeks, Jason Moeckel has been tackling his new role as the Minnesota DNR Fish and Wildlife Division director after Kelly Straka stepped down from the job on Aug. 8.
“It’s
Top tactics for walleyes right now? Covering water or scoping. Here’s the Minnesota fishing report on Sept. 2, 2026.
Six individuals and one organization have been selected as 2026 outstanding volunteers of the year for their contributions to conservation on behalf of DNR.
“DNR is grateful to have dedicated volunteers and support groups
Throughout the summer months, DEC’s Region 5 and 6 fisheries staff performs surveillance on several Adirondack brook trout ponds.
Assembly candidate Ben Gruber thinks the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a detached, centralized command structure that ignores an often-toxic work environment for Wisconsin conservation wardens.
Since January, Gruber has been on leave
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