Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 16, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Bob St. Pierre had to get out one last time before Minnesota’s ruffed grouse season slammed shut at sunset on Jan. 4. After all, the iconic forest game bird he loves to hunt beckoned. So,
During a weather event that only occurs an average of 18 times per year worldwide – a “Bomb Cyclone” – that was predicted days in advance dropped temperatures Dec. 27-28 from nearly 60 degrees to
DNR fisheries biologists are collecting live Christmas trees to be used as fish habitat in local lakes.
Nonresident hunters visiting Missouri who want to pursue waterfowl, doves, and woodcocks are now required to purchase a new Non-Resident Migratory Bird Permit for $60.
Albany — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation/DEC has developed a new interactive map designed specifically for waterfowl hunters.
The Dec. 10 Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting was filled with approvals of several proposed wildlife rules and scope statements from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for sharp-tailed grouse, waterfowl, turkeys, and elk.<br
As usual, the 2025 Minnesota waterfowl-hunting season started as they all do, with great promise.
Then the truth became known. A summer of extreme rain had wreaked havoc on our prairie home. Typically, we
Illinois DNR has finalized waterfowl season dates and zone boundaries for the 2026–2030 seasons, concluding a months-long process that included a second round of public meetings following the initial release of proposed dates and zones
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