
MN Daily Update: Lottery application period for 2026 bear hunt now open
Those looking to bear hunt in Minnesota in 2026 have until May 1 to apply in the lottery for a bear hunting license from the DNR. Listen here for details.

Those looking to bear hunt in Minnesota in 2026 have until May 1 to apply in the lottery for a bear hunting license from the DNR. Listen here for details.

Have you ever noticed that the same anglers seem to be catching big bass all the time? And you’re not?
Sure, some anglers are lucky. But those who are catching big ’uns consistently put

Camera placement matters prior to the turkey hunting season if you want to get the best intel on where birds are moving on your property. Tim Lesmeister explains.

We’ve been chasing crappies all week and we’ve seen all kinds of conditions and patterns. Finding some consistent behaviors.

After hunkering down for the Minnesota winter, we are tilting back toward the sun, and as sunlight energy becomes more direct and intense, our temperatures warm. Spring awakenings are afoot.
As the hours of

It was well after 8 a.m. when my buddy Eric and I launched my boat below a lock and dam on the Mississippi River and motored across the channel to target pre-spawn walleyes and saugers.<br

The story of the wild turkey in Minnesota and at a national level is an amazing tale, but is also an often frustrating story to watch unfold.
That was my initial thought after talking

There’s a certain way to set up your cameras to effectively scout for turkeys. Tim Lesmeister explains.

With opening day on the horizon – busy checking tackle, cleaning the boat, fixing stuff – this may not be a good time to mention: We Minnesota anglers deserve what we’re not getting.
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