OUTDOORS
Outdoors - New bow technology
For years I have hunted with a compound bow made in the early 1980’s. When I bought it, the technology that went into making it was cutting edge.
Air quality alert due to wildfire smoke continues across most of Minnesota through Tuesday, August 3
The air quality alert issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) continues for most of Minnesota until Tuesday, August 3, at 3 p.m.
Anglers, please, get the lead out
Some time ago the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) learned of a serious problem affecting wildlife in our state, especially our beloved state bird, the common loon.
DNR and partners are implementing next drought response steps
With 52 percent of Minnesota now experiencing severe drought and 4 percent in extreme drought, the state has entered the drought warning phase. With this designation, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and others are taking additional steps.
Ruffed grouse counts down from last year - 72nd year of counts continues
Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring population counts are down from last year as expected during the declining phase of the species’ 10-year cycle — a predictable pattern recorded for 72 years.
More counties under burning restrictions to help prevent wildfires
To help ensure public safety and protect natural resources, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding burning restrictions.
Hunters can begin planning with the 2021 deer hunting season details
With the release of the online version of the 2021 Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations handbook, hunters can read up on what’s new to prepare for this year’s deer hunting season.
Anglers, please, get the lead out
Some time ago the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) learned of a serious problem affecting wildlife in our state, especially our beloved state bird, the common loon. X-rays of prematurely dead loons revealed that 15% to 50% of them had ingested lead fishing tackle (mainly split shots, other small …
