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- Southern states and feral pigs offer a winter opportunity for huntersElk, moose, and sheep have long driven the dreams of the adventuring hunter, but wild pigs are fast overtaking the old guard. Partly because they’re accessibl...
- Monarch butterfly to be listed as threatened speciesU.S. wildlife officials announced a decision on Tuesday, Dec. 10 to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies after years of warnings from environmental...
- Backyard and Beyond: Dabbling for a mealTrumpeter swans are such handsome, regal birds that it’s sometimes hard to remember that they’re dabbling waterfowl that tip upside down to find a meal in t...
- Trophy buck, known by local hunters as ‘King Louie,’ taken illegally in New YorkA buck of legendary clout, known to hunters within the Fonda/Johnstown locale in Fulton and Montgomery counties in New York as “King Louie,” was poached dur...
- Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Shining and carcass-dumping complaints from deer seasonMinnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Dec. 13, 2024, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News. The p...
- Steve Carney: For older eyes, try larger sight pins on your bow; and an update on Minnesota’s first ice fishingAs I age, my eyesight isn’t what it used to be. I’ve been using the standard, .019 sight pins on my bows for decades, but it is time for a change. I have se...
- With the Minnesota House evenly split, what will legislative session bring for the outdoors?With an even split down the aisle in the Minnesota House of Representatives, with 67 Republican and 67 DFL representatives, all the committees will be led by bi...
- Minnesota Mixed Bag: Arrowhead Ice-Fishing Show begins Friday in DuluthAre you in the market for the latest in ice-fishing gear? Visit with exhibitors and find some hot deals for the upcoming ice season. Be sure, too, to take in an...
- Minnesota Letters to the Editor: How about a break for veterans and seniors?Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Dec. 13, 2024, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News. The post Minnesota Letters to the Editor: How about a ...
- Commentary: North Dakota study shows effects of winter without wolves on whitetailsThe Timberjay has received considerable comment this fall in response to a two-part series examining the causes of the decline in the deer population in our (no...
- Midweek cold snap to aid ice-making on Minnesota lakesDespite some snow, high winds, and mild weather that enveloped portions of Minnesota during the first week and weekend of December, ice formation has progressed...
- Will new aquaculture plan fix minnow shortage issues in Minnesota? Public asked to commentA Minnesota Department of Agriculture draft aquaculture plan, a portion of which details the growing concern surrounding seasonal live-bait shortages affecting ...
- ‘Hundreds’ of geese found dead or dying on Fairmont chain of lakes in southern MinnesotaJustin Sommer began to get the reports – and questions – early this week, shortly after a massive migration of geese arrived in the Fairmont area of souther...
- Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Patience is key during early ice seasonEarly ice provides many opportunities for ice anglers. I’m a fan of the run-and-gun method, but most of my early-ice success comes from being patient. The pos...
- Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Dec. 11, 2024There’s plenty of ice to walk on in most parts of the state. A look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on Dec. 11, 2024. The post Minnesota’s state...