Outdoors
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council regrouping after death of Chairman Bob Anderson
Chairman of Lessard-Sams Council had a reputation for openness and fair play.
Outdoors
15 ways to hike, paddle and bike your way through a Minnesota fall
You want to see color? There are plenty of ways – and places – to move through a Minnesota fall. We've got your list.
Outdoors
50 years in, former Lowry Center naturalist says mission hasn't changed
Naturalist recalls his days helping expand young minds at Lowry Nature Center.
Outdoors
Walking back the 'Preacher Lake' legend
Cabin Country: Lutheran Seminary, class of 1932, bought property to have a haven.
Outdoors
Anderson: Former DNR commissioner's book tells of state's bountiful hunting past amid wild upheaval
State's hunting past gives a reader pause about what's to come.
Outdoors
State parks will host autumn festivals, dig deep on geology
Weekend programs at state and regional parks
Outdoors
Waterfowl expert: Duck opener didn't live up to expectations
"We hoped for a better opener,'' said Steve Cordts of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Bemidji. "I think it's going to be less than average statewide.''
Outdoors
Number of young grouse in hunters' bags encouraging so far
Many Minnesota ruffed grouse hunters approached this fall apprehensively, fearing the past two disappointing seasons, would repeat.
Outdoors
Anderson: Ducks for the family and the future is the goal
The Strands and their crew strive to keep duck hunting tradition alive in Kandiyohi County.
East Metro
Can a $1 million light-and-sound show stop invasive carp?
Barrier of underwater strobe lights and sound, invented at the U, may be final chance to flush invasive fish from Minnesota's waters.
Outdoors
Near Brainerd, storms and not ducks dominate the sky on opener
A familiar marsh near Brainerd produced an unfamiliar and unsatisfying result on season's opening day.
Outdoors
Currents: Bob Dunlap, DNR zoologist and data specialist
What outdoors people are reading, following, listening to, and more.
South Metro
Burnsville taxidermist who mounted swindler's exotic big-game animals sued for fraud
He should have known he was being paid with ill-gotten money, court documents say.
Outdoors
History-laden, northwest's Thief Lake brings in waterfowl fans of all ages
Some think Thief Lake is best public hunting spot for ducks in Minnesota.
Outdoors
Anderson, on hearing protection: Learn from me, it's a skill you'll need afield
"I was aware even before this malfunction that my hearing wasn't great."
Outdoors
Only about 20 of 240 bird species that nest in Minnesota stay through winter
Several grouse, owl and woodpeckers species among them.
Outdoors
Cabin in northern Wisconsin is truly of the earth
Cabin Country: With one room, it's rustic as rustic gets.
Outdoors
Duck hunters expected to have success on opener Saturday
Wet conditions that prevailed in recent months likely boosted the state's duck production to, or near, its maximum potential.
Outdoors
Waterfowl outing was win-win for youth, military service members
Youth hunt is byproduct of special relationship between Waterfowl for Warriors and the city of Anoka.
Outdoors
Nature, land ethic and human spirit: Three books by Sigurd Olson
Recommended reading from his biographer, David Backes
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