Outdoor News Archive

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds early-season anglers about the danger of cold-water shock and the importance of wearing a life jacket, especially in May and early June...

This spring 237 youth were introduced to turkey hunting as part of a unique partnership among the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and families. Ninety-four of the participants bagged a bird. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s turkey population continues to expand, creating opportunities for hunters of all ages...

It’s been a long winter, but now birds are singing, trees are budding, and Blanding’s turtles are hungry and on the move after winter hibernation. People who spot a Blanding’s turtle are asked to contact the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Nongame Wildlife Program...

You never know who might be fishing next to you. CO Todd Langevin (Center City, MN) came across an angler without a license. The angler did not have any identification and the first two names he gave to the officer were false. Once the suspect's real name was given, it turned out he had 2 felony warrants totaling $13,000 in bail. The suspect was arrested and charged accordingly...  16 more wacky tales

Minnesotans can make a free visit to any state park or recreation area June 1 during the annual State Parks Open House, which is being called a Great Minnesota Picnic this year...

To protect spawning concentrations of walleye and allow them to disperse, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced a delayed fishing opener for two bays in the Tower Fisheries Management Area. Boat travel is allowed through the areas that are closed to fishing...

Scores of eager anglers flocked to the Rainy River this spring despite having to push their boats across the ice to get to open water. They came to take advantage of the extended walleye season, which ended April 14, along the Minnesota-Ontario border waters...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) are investigating why about 20 loons and grebes have become sick in and around the Serpent Lake Sanitary District wastewater treatment ponds in Ironton, which is located northeast of Brainerd...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be conducting an open water creel survey on Rush and Little McDonald lakes, both located in Otter Tail County, from the fishing opener, May 10 through Sept. 30...

As the May 10 fishing opener approaches, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages anglers to visit the DNR Web site to familiarize themselves with the new 2008 Minnesota Fishing Regulations, which went into effect on March 1...