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September 21, 2019
With a vintage Lund Ducker boat in the background, Roger Strand checks out a wood-duck decoy on the eve of Saturday's duck opener. Strand, of New Lond

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
September 21, 2019
University of Minnesota researcher Jeff Whitty transferred a temporarily stunned common carp from the Mississippi River where shocking was being done

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
September 21, 2019
Predawn on the 2019 Minnesota duck hunting opener, Rolf Moen, of Nisswa, pitches a decoy under the watchful eye of his dog Sally, a four year-old Germ

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
September 20, 2019

Currents: Bob Dunlap, DNR zoologist and data specialist

What outdoors people are reading, following, listening to, and more.
South Metro
September 19, 2019
Burnsville taxidermist who mounted swindler's exotic big-game animals sued for fraud

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
September 19, 2019
Chris purchased a parcel of land near Thief Lake for the express purpose of hunting the lake w his three boys and wife. The cabin is remodeled and ful

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
September 19, 2019
Ear protection is a must, and from a young age. Here, Samantha Stark, 14, of the Wayzata High School Trap Team, shot trap Aug. 9, 2016, during a frien

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
September 19, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION: Finding beauty in the beast of winter. IN THIS PHOTO: A Black-capped Chickadee perched among frozen and snowey branches. Cool fac

Only about 20 of 240 bird species that nest in Minnesota stay through winter

Several grouse, owl and woodpeckers species among them.
Outdoors
September 19, 2019
The one-room structure on Tea Lake is about as rustic as it gets.

Cabin in northern Wisconsin is truly of the earth

Cabin Country: With one room, it's rustic as rustic gets.
Outdoors
September 19, 2019
Trevor Unruh, left, Riley Mcalpine and Ryder Beckman drew down on a few blue-winged teal during the opener of the 2016 Minnesota duck season. An estim

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
September 19, 2019
Cameron Talbot, 10, of Andover gets a hand as she prepares to hunt over the Rum River in the Anoka Nature Preserve at the Waterfowl for Warriors youth

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
September 19, 2019
April 16, 1980 Sigurd Olson: "Don't look at today, tomorrow or next week. Ask, 'How is it going to look 1,000 years from now?" February 9, 1980 Marlin

Nature, land ethic and human spirit: Three books by Sigurd Olson

Recommended reading from his biographer, David Backes
Outdoors
September 18, 2019
A flock of five ringnecked ducks in flight over a wild rice marsh, one of their favorite hideouts. Ironically, ringnecked ducks have a pronounced ring

Anderson: Bluebill numbers declining as ringneck numbers rise

Given the number of bluebills, or scaup, that still exist in North America, it's a mystery why so few now visit Minnesota in October.
Local
September 17, 2019
The gates are once again open at Fort Snelling State Park

The gates are once again open at Fort Snelling State Park

Visitors return to Fort Snelling park in search of nature, healing
Outdoors
September 17, 2019
Michael Moosbrugger died about 13 years after this picture was taken at age 13.

Anderson: Picture from MWA brings brother back, at least for a moment

The family of Michael Moosbrugger found comfort in an image from Star Tribune Outdoors last week. "It seemed like Michael was popping up to say hello to all of us. We miss him every day."
Outdoors
September 17, 2019
Mallard Duck drake is taking flight from marsh.

Mallards, wood ducks and blue-winged teal lead the state's harvest

A look at what to expect in Minnesota waterfowl hunters' bags this fall.
West Metro
September 17, 2019
Assistant park manager Nick Bartels pointed to an area of the main road leading into Fort Snelling State Park that had been temporarily repaired in Ma

Fort Snelling State Park reopens six months after extensive flood damage

Officials said repairs at the popular venue, closed since March, will continue through the fall.
Outdoors
September 13, 2019

Summer reel of readers' photographs

Sending out the season with some special contributions from readers. See more on Instagram, #stribsummer and #stribminnesota.
Outdoors
September 13, 2019
A maple tree ablaze in fall colors lights the path for a pedestrian strolling on Summit Avenue in St. Paul. ] (Leila Navidi/Star Tribune) leila.navidi

Wet Minnesota summer could come with upside of a fall awash in color

"It should be brilliant," the DNR's Val Cervenka said, adding that all the rain helped trees stay healthy and green.
Outdoors
September 13, 2019
Bill Gombold, left, looked over his decoy collection in his pole barn.

Minnesotan has a real thing for restoring duck decoys

Bill Gombold, 65, of Squaw Lake restores and paints duck decoys, and hunts over a collection like few others. It's been a passion since he was a teenager.
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