Outdoor News Archives

Rebelling against stimulation, and going gadget-free in 2020

December 6, 2019

Fishing is boring. Hunting is boring. Sitting around trolling, or jigging, or casting, waiting for a fish to bite isn’t always exciting. Waiting for a deer to walk by takes so long. We worked so hard to get the decoys set just right and our calls are perfectly tuned but the ducks aren’t approaching when we hoped. I’m bored. Chances…

Know The Ice Before You Go Too Far…

November 27, 2019

Site Staff

Please be safe while going out on the ice. Always take caution and bring the proper gear with you.

Ice fishing tips: Essential tools for safe early ice fishing adventures

November 25, 2019

Jason Revermann

Having the proper equipment and checking ice conditions frequently will help keep you topside.

Outdoor News video: How to tell the difference between male, female ruffed grouse

October 22, 2019

Site Staff

Knowing the difference between a male and female ruffed grouse can be a little tricky to the naked eye. Michael Hehner sits down with Outdoor News and shows a couple of tricks that help him acknowledge the difference between the two birds. Categories: Hunting, Hunting News, Illinois Videos, Michigan Videos, Minnesota Videos, Nature, New York Videos, Ohio Videos, Pennsylvania Videos,…

The autumn gold that stays: Tips for catching fall walleyes

October 18, 2019

Terry Tuma

From jigs to crankbaits, unleash a greatest hits of top angling tactics to convince walleyes to fall in during the great bite of autumn.

Dramatic wild bird declines make unfortunate national headlines

October 2, 2019

Sharon Stiteler

A study by a joint team of conservation biologists described a steady drop of nearly 3 billion North American birds since 1970, primarily as a result of human activities.

Hunter mentoring: Coaching a successful series of failures

October 1, 2019

Ron Hustvedt

The art of coaching a miss could determine whether a new hunter continues with the sport or tries something entirely different.

Yes, I hunt with an AR-platform rifle

September 5, 2019

Tim Lesmeister

The author uses his “sport utility rifle” for deer hunting, but he thinks they’re an obvious choice for coyotes, feral pigs, and other hunting scenarios.

Federal announces changes to its education and conservation staff

September 5, 2019

Rob Drieslein

Longtime conservation program director Ryan Bronson leaving the company in a cost-cutting move. Jon Zinnel will fill the role of conservation and youth shooting program manager.

Brook trout: A love of little fish

August 27, 2019

Tony Peterson

They’ll measure, at most, about 11 inches, with the majority probably going no more than 8 inches tip to tail. That’s not much fish when you’re used to 20-inch smallies, but there’s an appeal to them this blogger can’t shake.

Raising the next generation: All facets of nature are great for kids

August 16, 2019

Tony Peterson

There are other, simpler ways of becoming a future outdoorsman or outdoorswoman than shooting a boss gobbler or a Booner buck by age 13.

Getting schooled on sportfishing rods

August 15, 2019

Tim Lesmeister

That graphite fishing rod you’re using? It’s probably not graphite.

Game Fair 2019 Sounding Board: Excited about the fall [video]

August 12, 2019

Ron Hustvedt

At the first weekend of Game Fair 2019, Aug. 9-11 in Anoka, Minn., Outdoor News asked young hunters about what they’re looking forward to regarding the upcoming hunting seasons. For more on the first weekend of Game Fair, see the upcoming issue of Minnesota Outdoor News. The second and final Game Fair weekend for 2019 is scheduled Aug. 16-18. Categories:…

The Fowl Life’s Belding brings podcast to Game Fair

August 6, 2019

Ron Hustvedt

An episode will be created and broadcast live during the first weekend of Game Fair, Aug. 9-11, in the Eukanuba seminar tent at the center of the event in Ramsey.

The little-known scoop on bird poop

August 6, 2019

Sharon Stiteler

There’s a method to the madness of our avian friends managing the defecations of nestlings during the summer, and the clues are surprisingly obvious to a trained eye.

Tips for fishing from the modern kayak

July 23, 2019

Tim Lesmeister

More technique-specific than ever, these narrow watercraft offer precision angling opportunities for multiple species.

Catching smallmouth bass – when they’re looking down

July 23, 2019

Tony Peterson

Topwaters are great fun, but when smallies aren’t looking up, try these bass’n tactics.

Tactics for the river smallmouth of midsummer

July 19, 2019

Terry Tuma

A Mississippi River mayfly hatch hindered the bass bite for the author, but he eventually discovered a way to grip some bronzeback lip.

What to make of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus

July 11, 2019

Rob Drieslein

Key House and Senate Republicans issued strong statements in support of the environment and conservation Wednesday, but are they simply courting voters before the next election?

Wanted: Outdoor Leaders Award nominations

July 10, 2019

Tim Spielman

Last year, Rob Drieslein, left, managing editor and president at Outdoor News, presented representatives of the Fergus Falls Fish and Game Club with the 2018 Outdoor Leaders Award at Game Fair.Some of the greatest folks I’ve met in recent years have been members of the groups that have earned the Outdoor News Outdoor Leaders Award. We’re now looking for our…

Teaching canine patience in the field starts in the summer

July 9, 2019

Tony Peterson

If you work on steadiness a little bit every day, you should end up with a dog that has solid manners in the duck blind, the CRP fields, or simply in your living room when guests visit.

Outdoor News writers earn awards

July 8, 2019

Staff Report

Outdoor News earned three Outdoor Writers Association of America writing awards at the OWAA’s 92nd annual conference, held June 23 in Little Rock, Ark. New York Outdoor News’ Glenn Sapir finished second in the Family Participation/Youth Outdoor Education Category with “Welcoming in a young angler.” And Pennsylvania Outdoor News’ Terry Brady was third in the Fishing Category with “Surfside: Introducing…