Outdoor News
Before 2025
- Minnesota’s Outdoor CalendarA look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the Dec. 27, 2024, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News. The post Minnesota’s Outdo...
- Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Time to drop a line again!Some safety tips when going ice fishing: Go fishing with a friend who can help in an emergency; bring ice picks and wear a flotation suit; check the ice thickne...
- Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: A reminder to those using the TIP line to report an incidentMinnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Dec. 27, 2024, edition of Outdoor News. The post Minnes...
- Ryan Rothstein: This deer hunter’s wish list for 2025? It includes eliminating cross-tagging of bucks in MinnesotaI hate New Year’s resolutions, and this year is no exception. So, rather than list things I should’ve already done (resolutions), here’s a wish list for 2...
- Steve Carney: Should we reuse arrows after they have been shot at an animal?I’ll admit that I’m superstitious when it comes to reusing my arrows. Once released, whether it is a hit or miss on an animal, that arrow is considered reti...
- Minnesota Letters to the Editor: The great crossbow mistake?Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Dec. 27, 2024, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News. The post Minnesota Letters to the Editor: The great cr...
- Christmas week chuckles: A mountain-naming controversy as Trump says he’ll rename Denali in AlaskaOn the lighter side this week, I see President-elect Trump wants to rename Denali in Alaska as Mount McKinley. Until the recent news reports, I didn’t realize...
- A large buck-doe harvest gap in Minnesota this yearA common refrain DNR wildlife managers hear from a segment of Minnesota deer hunters is the desire to see more mature bucks, as well as a more balanced age and ...
- Steve Piatt: Move to paper licenses costs some New York huntersI’m trying not to let a sore back or the fact that I’ve yet to harvest a deer despite many days of serious effort affect my mood, and I don’t think it has...
- Gretchen Steele: Southern Illinois public lands in for big changes in ‘25It’s been a busy couple of weeks with announcements concerning some southern Illinois public lands. The first announcement we received was from DNR outlining ...
- Waiting for ice in New York this winter? Take advantage of this transitional time period for anglersIce might be slow to form again this winter in New York, but why spend the time waiting for that special time of year indoors?! Get out and fish! The last few y...
- Wisconsin NRB takes up Minocqua chain, Lake Superior fish rulesWisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) members approved an extension of the emergency rule to allow continued limited harvest of walleyes on the Minocqua Chain...
- WI Daily Update: A tip-up tip for big northern pikeTip-ups are a great way to catch big northern pike. Here’s a secret that one great ice angler uses to catch more pike in the winter. The post WI Daily Update:...
- Commentary: NRA, state of New York finally finalize lawsuits, so what was accomplished?Six years and an unimaginable amount of NRA member dollars later, the National Rifle Association and the state of New York have concluded their rancorous legal ...
- With budget surplus expected, Minnesota’s Outdoor Heritage Fund has extra $7 millionBased on the November state forecast budget, the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council will end the year with more money to distribute than anticipated. The cou...