A mix of outdoors stories from Minnesota, including information on the stocking of trout in Hiniker Pond near Mankato.

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

Minnesota voters approved an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution that, among other things, established the Outdoor ...

Having the legal authority to draw down Robbins Marsh – as well as other shallow-lake ecosystems – would give the DNR an ...

Representatives with the Minnesota Deer Farmers Association say their only recourse is to return to the same legislative body in an attempt to overturn the legislation of three years ago.

Jigging is definitely outpacing bobbers right now. But crappies higher in the column are more aggressive than the ones at the ...

Wind and extreme cold is liming fishing activity. Here's a look at the Minnesota fishing report across the state on Jan. 21, ...

The DNR continued to live-trap and transport turkeys to other regions of Wisconsin. Now they can be found in every county.

It was only a few hours into opening morning of rifle season in New York and Sullivan County hunter Andrew Ritz had filled ...

Burbot bite best in winter, especially at night, sometimes frustrating those who target walleyes. It’s one of the few fish ...

If you’re looking to upgrade your current boat rig, or purchase your first one, plenty of great offerings exist for 2026.

The popular annual ice fishing event in Wauconda is preparing for “The Final Derby” – though the event’s future is unclear.