Minnesota hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation news

Outdoors

January 12, 2018

Anderson: Will millennials step up as hunting and angling continue decline?

Many millennials aren't hunters and anglers like their forebears — and that spells trouble.

Outdoors

January 11, 2018

Snowshoe hikes, special fishing weekend on tap at state, regional parks

Check the weather and parks first -- it's going low again -- before jumping into these outdoors activities.

Minneapolis

January 11, 2018

Mpls. residents file legal action to keep Lake Calhoun's name

The lake's name is already in the process of changing to Bde Maka Ska.

Minneapolis

January 11, 2018

The Progressive Minneapolis Boat Show underway Thursday

The Progressive Minneapolis Boat Show got underway Thursday afternoon, January 11, 2018 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Outdoors

January 11, 2018

In watching wildlife react, there are lessons for enduring winter

Animals such as badgers, fishers and pine martens stay warm by staying on the move. Want proof humans do this, too?

Outdoors

January 11, 2018

Keeping it simple has always proven best for Brainerd Lakes cabin owners

It's a simple, one-room space, but it's worked well for many family and friends.

Outdoors

January 11, 2018

Decals on the windows help distract the birds. It‚Äôs all about "birdsafe architecture," and designing a home to reduce bird fataliti

Take action to avoid bird strikes on windows

Nature Notes: Color streamers or hanging mobiles are good solutions, among others.

Outdoors

January 10, 2018

Tribal fishing reopens on Lower Red Lake after drownings

It was decided that more people out on the lake as anglers could raise the prospects of finding two fisherman who went missing Nov 6 when their boat capsized.

Outdoors

January 9, 2018

Antique and classic boats will be on display once again at this year's Minneapolis Boat Show, Thursday through Sunday at the Minneapolis Convention Ce

Classic crafts cruise on at Minneapolis Boat Show

Minneapolis Boat Show's antique models attract visitors and generates waves of new interest

Outdoors

January 7, 2018

Upper Red Lake has been a bright spot among Minnesota's large lakes, whose management is being updated by the Department of Natural Resources. ORG XMI

Clearer Mille Lacs water stirs questions

As light reaches deeper into the lake, walleye numbers decline.

Outdoors

January 7, 2018

Land Tawney is president and chief executive officer of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. The Missoula, Mont.-based conservation group is young compare

Anderson: Tawney is the face of young, passionate conservation group

Land Tawney's Montana group is creative in its approach but no less dedicated to protecting land

Local

January 6, 2018

Gary Swenson looked over land up for auction at the DNR headquarters. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Monday, December 18, 2017 The

What would you bid for an acre of Minnesota wilderness?

The DNR is selling off less-desirable parcels, but demand has been slow.

Local

January 6, 2018

Detroit Lake has a long history of harvesting its ice, largely for the railroad industry. It now plans on constructing its own ice castle.

After getting cold shoulder from St. Paul, Detroit Lakes builds its own ice palace

It will be an homage to a town that once took pride in being an ice harvesting capital.

Local

January 4, 2018

Marcus lemonis took to Facebook and detailed a rapid growth plan for Gander Outdoors stores in Minnesota and dozens more in many states.

Gander Outdoors ramps up ambitious growth plan; 4 new Minnesota locales set

Its owner says locations across Minnesota are on the verge of opening.

Outdoors

January 4, 2018

Colleen Wallin gives one of her dogs, Marlin, a little love. Wallin handicaps her gang line and tells us what makes her dogs tick. Advancer for Beargr

North Shore musher gives insider's look at her athletes on the gangline

With the Beargrease race and others on the calendar, veteran musher Colleen Wallin is constantly attuned to the state of the athletes in front of her.

Outdoors

January 4, 2018

Anderson: Minnesotan bores deeper into market with his electric drill auger

While many Minnesotans were huddled inside their homes over the holidays, hiding from subzero temperatures, ice fishing guru Steve Baumann had a crew on a frozen Twin Cities lake.

Outdoors

January 4, 2018