Spare gutpile? Grab a trail cam and contribute to U of M research
Rob Drieslein
October 26, 2018
Grad student’s dissertation asks hunters to help answer age-old question: What’s eating those gutpiles?
Rob Drieslein
Photos and video reveal recently translocated wolves of Isle Royale
Rob Drieslein
October 17, 2018
Four wolves hailing from extreme northeastern Minnesota already are consuming moose carcasses on the Lake Superior island.
Considering Minnesota’s wolf population survey, fall youth deer hunting, and a nifty trail cam image
Rob Drieslein
October 2, 2018
If the margin of error on the eastern grey wolf population in Minnesota is more than 26 percent, what is it for important game species like white-tailed deer? Also, what’s with this white-tailed buck (trail
Wolves or coyotes? Reader-submitted trail camera image generates massive online debate
Rob Drieslein
September 17, 2018
Several Minnesota wild canine experts weigh in on whether a photo shows coyotes or wolves, and their conclusion is unanimous …
A cornerstone wildlife protection law, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, celebrates 100 years July 3
Rob Drieslein
June 29, 2018
A great conservation success story, the MBTA – like too many environmental protections – faces political challenges and legislation hurdles if it’s to survive another century.
Go fishing now during the best angling month of the year
Rob Drieslein
June 7, 2018
A fine day of catching Mississippi River walleyes reminds the author to enjoy these heady days of June fishing.
Images, video: Barred owl nest in Minnesota
Rob Drieslein
May 16, 2018
Most people have heard the distinctive call of the common barred owl, and the early nesters likely have young thinking about fledging already in mid-May.
The Legislative Auditor’s Deer Report and a big Public Lands Rally
Rob Drieslein
April 20, 2018
Two big news items! The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor released a long-awaited deer report today. And during the next five days, multiple events will highlight sportsmen support for public lands.
Remembering a day with one of the greats in outdoors writing: Pat McManus – 1933-2018
Rob Drieslein
April 13, 2018
With his dry wit, crazy cast of literary characters, and love of rural places, Pat McManus drew comparisons to Mark Twain and other American humorists.
