Outdoors
Anderson: Taking aim at the real prize of the deer hunt
In a world that seems intent on dulling our senses, sitting in the woods or along a field edge offers a rare opportunity for surprise.
Outdoors
Look at that – ice sheets are forming on Minnesota lakes and ponds
Nature Notes: Get educated on the science of freeze-up.
Outdoors
The place on Collinwood Lake was a draw for, well, everyone
Cabin Country: It was known as the place on the hill.
Outdoors
Skijoring how-to among programs at state and regional parks
Happenings at Minnesota parks.
Outdoors
Golden Valley man is the No. 2 lumberjack in the world
Cassidy Scheer of Golden Valley talks about coming within a slice of winning the title at the world championships in Prague.
Outdoors
Mundane gets emphasis along with the money shot in photo workshop
Layne Kennedy emphasizes 'nuts and bolts' amid the 'wow' photos to complete the storytelling.
Outdoors
Gallery: Telling the full photo story
Photographer Layne Kennedy teaches what he calls a "nuts and bolts" approach to visual storytelling. The mundane photos help propel the story for the big, money moments. Here are what some of his workshop participants documented in September in the Boundary Waters.
Outdoors
Escaped buck from deer farm killed by bow hunter, chronic wasting disease test results pending
A 27-point trophy buck that escaped from an Olmsted County deer farm in April was killed by a bow hunter last week on public land near Elba, state officials confirmed Tuesday.
Outdoors
Anderson: Saving forests benefits deer, hunters
Millions of dollars have gone toward land conservation in the state since 2007. The Minnesota firearms whitetail opener is Saturday.
Outdoors
Beloved Superior Hiking Trail volunteer's footprint remains
Kris Nurmi is remembered for his work and his joy in introducing others to the path.
East Metro
Minnesota won't ban lead ammunition, tackle for now
DNR commissioner says it's an issue best left for the Legislature.
Outdoors
Hunting mentor's story is rare from the get-go
Burnsville woman has enjoyed returning the favor, helping women get into the sport.
East Metro
Minnesota is asked to ban lead in ammunition, fishing tackle
Fishing tackle is targeted, too, in campaign to protect loons and other wildlife.
Outdoors
Anderson: Firearms deer season coincides with peak breeding season for bucks
Mature male whitetails risk becoming trophy bucks when the firearms opener collides with mating pursuits
Outdoors
Trees bear evidence when mating bucks on the prowl leave telltale signs
Rut rubs begin to show up in earnest in mid-October. Typically, they are much more aggressively made and often do more damage to a tree than earlier rubs that accommodated velvet removal.
Outdoors
Anderson: Sinker-maker's troubles are reminder of the deep roots of lead
Water Gremlin's closure read closely by Minnesota anglers.
Duluth
Thief steals straw bedding for Beargrease sled dogs
The contest, the largest sled dog race in the Lower 48, is a qualifier for Alaska's famous Iditarod.
Outdoors
Life of the modern lumberjack is a relentless quest to stay a cut above
Golden Valley's Cassidy Scheer shows off a different kind of athletic power and speed.
Outdoors
Opossums make surprise visit to naturalist's bird feeder
Nature Notes: They are the ultimate opportunists in the wild.
Outdoors
Parks go for geocaching, National Bison Day to start November
Range of programs at state and regional parks.
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