No one had to give Joe Stangel a tour of the office when his new gig as the Minnesota DNR’s southern region wildlife manager position was made official in September.
For the year prior,
Many anglers are moving to circle hooks for their tip-ups, which means a whole new strategy you need to get that fish hooked. Tim Lesmeister explains.
Each year, Outdoor News prints its annual year-in-review story. Here are 10 of the top news stories from Minnesota in 2025.
As the 2025 archery deer season neared its Dec. 31 end, Minnesota almost had its final tally on chronic wasting disease from the hunting season.
During the late-CWD hunt from Friday, Dec. 19, to
Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer Chris Kuduk says when he’s fishing perch this time of year he utilizes what he calls the “full-meal deal.” What is it? Tim Lesmeister explains.
Top stories the past year include a wave of headlines from Washington D.C., the end (well, maybe) of the longstanding statewide shotgun zone, and another record wild turkey kill.
Here’s a look back at
Patience on the ice doesn’t mean sitting blindly in one place all day. It means having a clear rule for when a spot is worth waiting on – and when it isn’t.
Walleye action improves as more areas become accessible. A look at the Minnesota fishing report from across the state on Dec. 30, 2025.
The annual Status of Sea Lamprey Control report for 2025 recently has been released by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. The report highlights that adult sea lamprey abundances increased in Lake Superior but decreased in
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