Remaining green weeds are key to panfish and bass success. Here’s the Minnesota fishing and hunting report across the state on Sept. 9, 2026.
Minnesota small game license sales declined again in 2025, but hunter results varied widely by species. Listen here for details.
Anglers here put up some very nice muskies, many between 45 and 49.5 inches, along with big walleyes up to 28.5 inches.
The 2026 August roadside survey showed an increase in Minnesota’s overall ring-necked pheasant population, with some regions benefiting more than others.
Steven Woodley, DNR senior wildlife research biologist, said the survey index for total
North America’s breeding duck population dropped again this spring with mallard and blue-wing teal falling to their lowest level since 1993. Here’s what the federal survey numbers might mean for Minnesota hunters.
It’s almost deer camp time.
Sadly, I won’t be there. Our camp ended a few years ago. Aged hunters; lost hunting land. And so it goes. The camp memories go on, however. Wonderful memories,
The early teal and Canada goose hunts are underway, but waterfowl hunters on two west-central Minnesota lakes are encountering lower water, new vegetation and potential hazards this fall. Listen here for the details.
Many things remain the same but we’re implementing some new strategies.
A Minnesota native is finding one hidden gem at a time, but don’t ask him where it is. He wants you to put in the work yourself.
Michael Wallace, 30, an angler and producer
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