Your Daily Minnesota Outdoor News Update

One longtime fishing guide says this is the time of year to respool with braided line. Here’s why.

Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer Gary Roach says when the ice goes out the fish respond in a particular way. Here’s what they do and how you can use it to catch more fish.

The Minnesota DNR confirmed a new zebra mussel infestation in Kittson County in the northwestern portion of the state.

Black bears across the region are emerging from their dens after winter. Here’s how you can reduce conflicts with bears at this time of year.

Minnesota native Easton Fothergill had quite a personal comeback over the last two years to win the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic on March 23. Listen here for the details.

It’s about to get busy on the open water of the Mississippi River in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Tim Lesmeister shares an old trick to help you catch more fish on the river.

Tim Lesmeister says don’t forget about your firearms when it comes to doing a little spring cleaning. Here’s why he says you should add some silica gel packets to your gun safe.

Enrollment is open for Minnesota’s 2025 Walk-In Access program, which pays private landowners to allow public access. Listen here for more details.

The Minnesota DNR announced recently that anglers on Lake Mille Lacs will have a daily and possession limit of two walleye during the upcoming open water season. Listen here for more details.