Minnesota hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation news

West Metro

May 21, 2015

Zebra mussels treatment on Lake Independence

Treatment to rid the waterway of zebra mussels is forcing the shutdown until June 8.

Local

May 21, 2015

In this 2014 photo provided by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, a moose calf follows it's mother in the snow near Grand Marias, Minn.

In Minnesota's pine woods, a coalition tries to restore moose habitat

A coalition is working to restore growth and habitat to reverse decline in moose numbers.

Politics

May 20, 2015

Joe Hale and Ben Troop, DNR Watercraft Inspectors, scrub dead zebra mussels off a boat that had been fined $300 for not following aquatic invasive spe

Boaters will face less stringent invasive species laws

Minnesota boaters won't have to pass a 30-minute training course on aquatic invasive species (AIS) or put a decal on their boats to indicate they passed such a class.

Outdoors

May 20, 2015

This week's Trophy Tales

This week's reader snapshots of fish caught around the state.

Politics

May 20, 2015

Anderson: Millions on hold for fisheries projects

The money was in the Legacy bill that the Legislature didn't pass.

Outdoors

May 19, 2015

Minnesota statewide fishing report

A look at where the fish are biting in Minnesota lakes.

Outdoors

May 17, 2015

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Nature Notes: Indigo bunting bird stands out in color, movement

Outdoors

May 17, 2015

One of the first arrivals to Minnesota during spring migration is the common goldeneye. They gather wherever open water can be found.

Minnesota migration: Stunning photos of waterfowl on the move

The spring waterfowl migration involves more than meets the eye – in this case, geese

Outdoors

May 17, 2015

Marty Andreasen and his wife Mary are resident managers of Big Rock Resort on Leech Lake in northern Minnesota, where they also are part owners of the

Ownership community keeps Leech Lake's Big Rock Resort thriving

Unique community of 32 owners has a stake in success, future of Big Rock.

Politics

May 17, 2015

This is the view a hunting dog would have — perhaps its last view — if it was attracted by the scent of a body-grip trap and tempted to

Anderson: Proposed changes to 'body-grip' traps have not gained traction

Proponents want to reduce the chance of their hunting dogs being harmed by accident.

Outdoors

May 17, 2015

Cabin Country: Originally this one was only accessible by boat

It was a primitive but idyllic beginning for a great-aunt and great-uncle.

Outdoors

May 17, 2015

My Outdoor Life: Trampled by Turtles' Dave Simonett and the natural world

The Trampled by Turtles frontman can point to a life outdoors and his upbringing as inspirations.

Outdoors

May 16, 2015

Bob Turgeon, foreground, cast for bass on Lake Minnetonka on Wednesday, as did anglers in other boats. Bass fishing opened to catch-and-release anglin

Anderson: An earlier taste of fishing for bass

Minnesota's earlier season of catch-and-release still doesn't keep pace with neighbors

Outdoors

May 16, 2015

Joe Duggan and his wife, Colleen. Joe Duggan has been instrumental conservation leader in Minnesota for 30 years. Photo courtsey Pheasants Forever

Longtime Pheasants Forever leader is retiring (sort of)

Joe Duggan is leaving post at Pheasants Forever but won't be silent on issues.

Outdoors

May 15, 2015

Adventure and friendship on Rainy Lake

Adjusting to life on a luxury houseboat on Rainy Lake in Voyageurs National Park is a simple process. You start by tossing schedules and obligations overboard.

Outdoors

May 15, 2015