Hunting News
Earlier this week
- Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Time to hunt ring-necked pheasants through JanuaryReader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News. The post Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Time to hunt ...
- Streams of Thought: Relocating elk to northeastern Minnesota on ‘pause’Short mention was made during the Jan. 9 Minnesota DNR Roundtable regarding the progress – or, in this case, a lack thereof – of the state’s and Fond du L...
- Minnesota DNR solicits comments on Robbins Marsh project, as feds plan drawdown at Big Stone National Wildlife RefugeThe Minnesota DNR is accepting public comment through Feb. 7 on a proposed plan that would designate Robbins Marsh in Murray County – a popular regional water...
- Auditor finds few flaws in Minnesota DNR’s Outdoor Heritage Fund grant managementThe state’s Office of the Legislative Auditor recently conducted a performance audit looking into the Minnesota DNR’s allocation of Outdoor Heritage Fund gr...
- Rejected by SCOTUS, Minnesota deer farmers to turn to state LegislatureA lawsuit brought by the Minnesota Deer Farmers Association and several farmers themselves against state of Minnesota agencies (the DNR and Board of Animal Heal...
- Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: A water column search for wintertime crappiesThe traditional sunset crappie bite has been slow the past 10 days or so. While it has been slow, we are moving a lot of fish, but that is just resulting in few...
- Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 21, 2026Wind and extreme cold is liming fishing activity. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report across the state on Jan. 21, 2026. The post Minnesota’s stat...
- New York hunter gets his buck, then the bear that followedIt was only a few hours into opening morning of rifle season in New York, Nov. 15, and Sullivan County hunter Andrew Ritz had filled both his buck and bear tag....
- Wisconsin celebrates 50 years of wild turkeys back on the landscapeFifty years ago this week wild turkeys returned to Wisconsin’s snow-covered landscape for good when the first birds were released in the Bad Axe River watersh...
- Patrick Durkin: Homely, but tasty, burbot gaining respectVern Hacker has been dead since March 1989, but I recall his smiling face and deep respect for rough fish whenever someone makes news for catching a huge gar, b...
- Looking for a new fishing boat in 2026? These options are sure to pleaseIf you’re looking to upgrade your current boat rig, or purchase your first one, plenty of great offerings exist for 2026. Any of the models below are great ch...
- Jeremiah Haas: Oddity or normal? Illinois deer with canine teethJust recently, a deer hunting friend of mine was boiling up several bucks to make European mounts. That evening, I got a picture of a deer he had harvested near...
- Edwardsville Gun Club in Illinois builds a community with hunter safetyArthur Schuetz has taught hunter safety for more than 50 years, but the recognition he received recently marked something larger than a personal milestone. Schu...
- Popular ice fishing derby ending its run in IllinoisThe popular annual ice fishing event in Wauconda is preparing for “The Final Derby” – though the event’s future is unclear. Mike Rodgers, who, with long...
- MN Daily Update: Share your thoughts on DNR regulations bookletsAnglers, hunters, and trappers are asked to share their thoughts with the Minnesota DNR about the regulations books published annually. Listen here for details....