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- H2Ohio work moves the needle on harmful algal bloomsThe H2Ohio Wetland Monitoring Program, implemented by the Lake Erie and Aquatic Research Network (LEARN), released of its 2024 annual report, showcasing the eff...
- A little shotgun maintenance will improve your accuracy this hunting seasonA few years after I began shooting semi-automatic shotguns in the 1990s, I started taking my boom sticks to a gunsmith during the period between when summer tra...
- Illinois DNR says, ‘never mind’: Trout stocking will take place at most sites before Oct. 18 season openerWhims of Illinois’ weather have created a conundrum for DNR, resulting in flip-flops on its decision to stock trout for the fall season, which is set to open ...
- Near-ideal conditions set up promising deer season in many parts of MinnesotaA year ago, wildlife officials with the Minnesota DNR were quick to caution that one mild winter might not move the needle in a big way when it comes to what de...
- Streams of Thought: A few tweaks suggested for Minnesota’s pheasant, waterfowl seasonsPheasant numbers were high, the air was cool, a light breeze blew on clear skies, the grassy cover was moist with dew, and nearly all corn had been harvested fr...
- How to e-scout high-odds ruffed grouse spots for big-woods wingshooting actionThe big-game world is obsessed with e-scouting. During the past decade, multiple dedicated apps have hit the scene, and they are a game-changer for whitetail an...
- WI Daily Update: What to know about let-off when it comes to bowsInterested in buying a new compound bow to expand your deer-hunting season? There are a few things you need to know, including what exactly “let-off” is. Ti...
- MN Daily Update: What to know about let-off when it comes to bowsInterested in buying a new compound bow to expand your deer-hunting season? There are a few things you need to know, including what exactly “let-off” is. Ti...
- Here’s how to effectively jump-shoot ducksThis is a good time to plan hunts for those days when birds are just not moving or are gun-shy from encounters with myriad waterfowling setups due to the huntin...
- Wisconsin Wardens at Work: Road-strutting tom too tempting to pass upA turkey hunter allowed his temptation to override his ethics this past spring. A bystander decided to report the situation to Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden...
- Ortonville in spotlight for Minnesota Governor’s pheasant hunt openerHunters adorned with blaze orange last Saturday hit the public lands surrounding Ortonville in western Minnesota, where the DNR, Explore Minnesota, and the Gove...
- How to use your dog effectively for fall turkey huntingSeptember 22, 2025. It is the equinox when the sun is directly over the equator with equal length of day in the northern and southern hemisphere marking the beg...
- Wilson can be a walleye angler’s best friend in Minnesota’s Lake CountyBut Wilson Lake, located 11 miles northwest of Schroeder, just isn’t that diverse. Nope, this Lake County body of water is all about walleyes. The post Wilson...
- Minnesota’s Outdoor CalendarA look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the Oct. 17, 2025 edition of Outdoor News. The post Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar...
- Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: 911 call a reminder that duck dogs get excited, can tip canoesMinnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Oct. 17, 2025 edition of Outdoor News. The post Minneso...