Outdoor News
Before 2025
- Minnesota’s Outdoor CalendarA look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the Feb. 23, 2024, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News. The post Minnesota’s Outdo...
- Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Public water wrongfully posted by private citizenMinnesota cuffs and collars are Field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Feb. 23, 2024, edition of Outdoor News. The p...
- Sheep show sets records, raises $6.4 million for wild sheep conservationEarlier this month, a record $6.4 million was raised in one night for wild sheep conservation at the Wild Sheep Foundation’s 47th annual convention in Reno, N...
- Steve Carney: Sometimes, being shallow (when ice fishing) is a good thingI’ve made it my mission this winter to do most of my crappie and bluegill fishing in shallow water – anywhere from 5 to 7 feet. I’ve had some slow days an...
- Minnesota DNR releases 2023 forest health reportThe Minnesota DNR recently released its 2023 Forest Health Annual Report, which summarizes findings about the pests, diseases, and other issues impacting the st...
- Minnesota Mixed Bag: Outdoor News seeking Person of the Year Award nominations through Feb. 29Outdoor News will accept nominations for it 24th Person of the Year award through Feb. 29. Do you know a conservationist in the state who, with little fanfare, ...
- Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Worry more about ducks, less about ‘opportunity’Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 23, 2024, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News. The post Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Worry more a...
- Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Latest cameras and low-light panfishUnderwater cameras are old technology in the modern world of fishing electronics, but they’re still an effective tool for finicky panfish. The post Minnesotaâ...
- Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on Feb. 21, 2024Last weekend for walleyes, and low-light periods have been the best. A look at the Minnesota fishing report from across the state on Feb. 21, 2024. The post Min...
- Minnesota bills address White Earth State Forest transfer, native prairies, changes to deer firearms openerThe first week of the Minnesota legislative session is in the books, and there were a handful of bills discussed at committee hearings as well as other bills in...
- Snow geese on their way to the Dakotas, Minnesota ahead of schedule this yearIf you’re a spring snow goose hunter and you don’t have your gear ready to roll, the time to do so is nigh. Spring-like weather south of Minnesota and the D...
- MN Daily Update: Cameras offer great lessons on fish behaviorCameras help ice anglers learn things they would never have learned about fish without them. Here are some examples. The post MN Daily Update: Cameras offer gre...
- WI Daily Update: Underwater cameras offer great lessons on fish behaviorCameras help ice anglers learn things they would never have learned about fish without them. Here are some examples. The post WI Daily Update: Underwater camera...
- Commentary: Illinois litter is getting uglier, more dangerous for wildlifeResidents of Illinois need to look themselves in the mirror each morning. We need to take a good hard look and ask ourselves, “What the hell is wrong with you...
- Illinois DNR’s 2024 Fishing Guide features saugeye, ’23 state recordsOne of Illinois’ popular Illinois sportfish, the saugeye, graces the cover of DNR’s 2024 Illinois Fishing Information Guide. Inside, rules and regulations f...