Outdoor News
Before 2025
- Minnesota’s Outdoor CalendarA look at outdoors-related events coming up from across Minnesota published in the March 22, 2024, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News. The post Minnesota’s Out...
- Nature Smart: The invasive nanday parakeetI think we all know how exotic species can disrupt ecosystems. There are many examples of this in both plants and animals. A big problem in the plant world is E...
- Backyard and Beyond: Early signs of spring appearMany people consider the red-winged blackbird to be the true harbinger of spring, like the dramatic male that Rich Carlson spotted at a nearby wetland. These bi...
- Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Person falls through ice trying to rescue two dogsMinnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the March 22, 2024, edition of Outdoor News. The post Minne...
- Beyond Minnesota: ‘Stand Ground’ bill regarding bears headed to governor’s desk in FloridaSo long as they don’t eat them, stuff them, or turn them into hats for the British royal guard, Florida residents will be allowed to kill black bears threaten...
- On river systems: Control your boat, catch fishAnglers are taking advantage of the early spring-like weather, with many of them now fishing the variety of fish available in river systems in the Midwest. Some...
- Two foolproof methods for catching pre-spawn walleye and sauger – videoIf you can learn how to use this one-two punch and learn it well, I guarantee you will catch more fish in the early spring on river systems. The post Two foolpr...
- Hair jigs for crappies: Styles and tips for spring fishingSpringtime crappies are on the brain, and I’m a huge fan of using hair jigs to catch them. A bunch of questions lately around this style of presentation, so h...
- Dog breeder data no longer private under proposed legislation in MinnesotaA commonsense consumer benefit or a license to harass? That’s the question at the heart of a Minnesota bill to make data about licensed dog and cat breeders m...
- Upper Sioux Agency State Park transfer made official in southwestern MinnesotaMinnesota state and tribal leaders gathered last Friday, March 15, to complete the transfer of Upper Sioux Agency State Park to the Upper Sioux (Dakota) Communi...
- Minnesota Mixed Bag: Minnesota Deer Hunters Association to host event at State CapitolThe Minnesota Deer Hunters Association will host “MDHA Day on the Hill 2024” on Wednesday, March 27. Members from the MDHA will come to the State Capitol to...
- Minnesota Letters to the Editor: A threat to fishing on Upper Red LakeReader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 22, 2024, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News. The post Minnesota Letters to the Editor: A threat to...
- Legislative auditor to investigate after allegations Minnesota DNR misused funds for WMA timber harvestThe Office of the Legislative Auditor, or OLA, has announced it will undertake what’s known as a “special review” to examine the Minnesota DNR’s alleged...
- Is carp deterrent coming to Minnesota waters of the Mississippi? More funding might just be availableThe 2024 Minnesota legislative session is about a month old and, so far, there’s been no hearings or discussions regarding a bill relating to a carp deterrent...
- WI Daily Update: Submit entries for the 2025 turkey, pheasant, waterfowl stamp contestsThe Wisconsin DNR is now accepting artwork for the 2025 wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp contests. Here’s what to know. The post WI Daily Update: Sub...