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- Minnesota Mixed Bag: DNR investigating ‘malicious killing’ of wild turkeysIn this week’s state conservation officer weekly report, CO Bobby Stringer (Thief River Falls West) reported that several wild turkeys were maliciously killed...
- Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Say it louder, Ryan Rothstein!Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 27, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News. The post Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Say it louder...
- An upbeat outlook for Minnesota’s Lake Mille Lacs in 2026? Open water regs discussedWhile the Minnesota DNR won’t lock in its official open-water regulation for Lake Mille Lacs until sometime in March, the February Mille Lacs Fisheries Adviso...
- Minnesota Pheasants Forever honors volunteers, supporters during national event in MinneapolisVolunteers and supporters celebrated another year of success in Minnesota during the national Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic event at the Minneapolis Conventio...
- Minnesota’s ice season still cruising despite recent warm-up taking some tollTalk of deteriorating ice usually doesn’t occur until mid-March. During a normal year, hard-water conditions certainly wouldn’t be an issue in February, but...
- Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Transition ice season now underwayWalleye season closed on Sunday around our neck of the woods (Brainerd Lakes area), and all Minnesota inland waters so the focus now shifts to panfish, perch, e...
- Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on Feb. 25, 2026It’s all about crappies and bluegills moving forward. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report across the state on Feb. 25, 2026. The post Minnesota’...
- Pittsburgh takes on project to clean up its river banksWith the Three Rivers in Pittsburgh now an angling and boating mecca, an effort is underway to “redd up” their banks, as well. The city of Pittsburgh and Ri...
- WI Daily Update: Help shape the future of hunting in the stateThe Wisconsin DNR is seeking volunteers to teach hunters of all experience levels. Here’s how you can get involved to help shape the future of hunting in the ...
- Ohio Insider: An autopsy of the final deer season numbersJust what’s in the water in Coshocton County? According to the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife’s final deer season harvest statistics, that north-central Ohio...
- What’s the health status of the Great Lakes? Latest binational report sheds some lightThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Environment Canada released a 43-page binational report on Jan. 20 titled “State of the Great Lakes 2025 Re...
- Notes off a soiled cuff: Plenty of mixed opinions about Pennsylvania’s deer herdIn watching the town hall meeting held Feb. 11 at the Great American Outdoor Show focused on crop damage by deer (see this story), I was struck – as I always ...
- MN Daily Update: Ice-house removal deadlines on the horizonThe Minnesota DNR is reminding state anglers about upcoming ice-house removal deadlines. Here’s what to know. The post MN Daily Update: Ice-house removal dead...
- Commentary: National Fishing Expo in Ohio always allows opportunities for old friendsTemperatures during Ohio’s 2026 National Fishing Expo hovered on both sides of zero the entire three days of the event. A 12-inch snowfall in Columbus also co...
- CWD is a concern for Ohio DNR with latest proposal to reintroduce elkThe Ohio DNR is concerned about chronic wasting disease (CWD) and the effect it might have on any elk reintroduced into the state. State Rep. Justin Pizulli spo...