Humans and fish are similar in that they rely on the senses of taste, smell, sight, hear and touch to live and cope with their surroundings. However, fish also have a sixth sense. What is it?

Some homeowners have found a bat, or a number of bats, while remodeling rooms or making other home improvements this winter. What should they do with the little winged creatures?

Pruning while trees are dormant can help reduce the spread of oak wilt...

I built it in one week. Setting up a rearing pen for pheasants took five years. Over those five summers I improved it. The chicken wire walls are steel post reinforced. Wire has been buried below grade 12 inches to keep predators out. I have over head...

In light of recent news about dead loons being found around some of the Great Lakes, what is the condition of Minnesota's loon population?

What sort of precautions should people take when venturing out onto the frozen lakes and rivers to fish or do other forms of recreation?

The specialty forest products industry uses many of the natural resources found in Minnesota's forests, such as pinecones, mosses and birch twigs, to make everything from decorative items to medicinal and herbal products...

Wisconsin’s deer gun hunt is one of the most exciting times of the year for many residents, but it is important for everyone to follow the rules and regulations for gun deer season so that everyone stays safe in the woods. Here are some answers to the 10 more frequently asked questions...

Forget the remaining ducks and geese, step aside roosters and turkeys. It's deer season. Officially the regular gun season runs Nov. 9 through Nov. 25, but make no mistake, deer season takes center stage until the tags are filled and garages are transformed into makeshift processing plants.

Between the hash marks of the season, there'll be many questions that arise. Here's a quick rundown of the more common inquiries that come into Game and Fish Department offices across the state...

Late summer and early fall large numbers of loons were recently spotted gathering on a number of lakes. However, they were not feeding and not fighting; they appeared to be partying. Why is this? Is this part of the fall migration?