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- Has South Dakota seen any negative effects from longer pheasant seasons?Gus’ body language gave off all the classic signs as we approached a corner near the end of a long walk along the edge of a cattail slough. At age 7, he is in...
- Hybrid ‘F1’ largemouth bass creating big controversy in KentuckyLawmakers, wildlife officials, and fishermen in Kentucky are debating an issue that has yet to create waves in Illinois: The stocking of a fast-growing and aggr...
- Reported wolf conflicts in Minnesota drop in 2025In 2025, the USDA- Wildlife Services verified wolf damage at 76 different locations and received a total of 185 complaints – down from 252 complaints in 2024....
- Minnesota celebrates 75 years of wildlife management areas: ‘Save the Wetlands’ to 1.38M acresBeginning Friday at National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic at the Minneapolis Convention Center, the Minnesota DNR will kick off its year-long 75th anniversar...
- Gretchen Steele: Birds deal with politics, too – the feeder pecking orderIf you want to understand politics, family dynamics, or the delicate art of running a rural committee meeting, I strongly recommend spending a February afternoo...
- WI Daily Update: Think like a realtor for walleyes this time of year“Mr. Walleye” Gary Roach says when the bite gets tough this time of year for walleyes you have to think like a realtor. Tim Lesmeister explains what that me...
- Outdoor Insights: What’s behind the disappearance of Minnesota’s jackrabbits?With Pheasant Fest this weekend in Minneapolis, everyone’s talking upland game. When the annual August roadside report arrives from the Minnesota DNR, every u...
- Oak Duke: When to target the ‘honeymoon flats’ for whitetailsAnnually, like clockwork, in a small woodlot at the end of a steep ridge here in Western New York, a doe bedding phenomenon occurs ever since the lower spruce a...
- Blue catfish gaining the attention of more and more Illinois anglersFew fish in Illinois have captured anglers’ attention like the blue catfish. Known for its size, strength and toughness, blue cats have gone from being little...
- Itchin’ for a brawl? Meet Lake Alexander’s bass, muskies in central MinnesotaWhen fishing experts use words such as stable, consistent, reliable, and productive to describe a lake, you can be confident that it’s full of fish-catching o...
- Minnesota’s Outdoor CalendarA look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the Feb. 20, 2026 edition of Outdoor News. The post Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar...
- Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Angler lying about an extra line on the ice not so slyMinnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Feb. 20, 2026 edition of Outdoor News. The post Minneso...
- Dedicated Nobles County Pheasants Forever chapter achieves big public lands milestone in MinnesotaVolunteers and supporters gathered recently to celebrate the dedication of Pheasant Run 50, a 42-acre addition to the Ransom Ridge Wildlife Management Area comp...
- The anatomy of a successful public lands pheasant huntLast pheasant season is just a fond memory now. In my opinion, it was a good one. With our excellent public land base in Minnesota’s ringneck range, as well a...
- Steve Carney: The fine, icy art of deadstickingAnglers often hear the term “deadsticking” which has gained in popularity in the past few years. It’s basically a passive presentation that requires zero ...