
Minnesota’s total deer harvest in 2022 takes a 7% dip
Hunters in Minnesota harvested about 170,000 deer during the 2022 deer-hunting seasons, a lower total harvest than in recent years.

Hunters in Minnesota harvested about 170,000 deer during the 2022 deer-hunting seasons, a lower total harvest than in recent years.

Ice-fishing season winds down.

It’s important to get your lure in the proper depth of the water column.

Walleyes will always be my favorite fish to catch through the ice, but during the 2022-23 season, I had a banner year locating and catching big bluegills.
Catching good numbers of bluegills isn’t a

This can be even more of an issue when you’re fishing in 25 to 35 feet of water because transducer cone angles widen in deeper water.

I’ve been in the Lake Detective business for several decades. During that time span, I’ve handled many intriguing cases. Winter produces surprises, and here are a few that I’ve investigated over the years.

Despite recent snowstorms, it won’t be long until the spring snow goose migration arrives in the Upper Midwest, with snows, blues, and Ross’ geese of the midcontinent flock moving through western Minnesota and across the

By most accounts, northern Minnesota deer needed a break this year from another harsh winter. But that hasn’t been the case, as there are areas where the level of concern is again rising regarding the
Outdoor-related events coming up from around Minnesota.
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