Early ice can provide phenomenal fishing for walleyes as they continue to put their feed bag on before moving deep.

Walleye action is up and down; just like the weather. Here's a look at the Minnesota fishing report across the state on Jan.

By itself, Rice County’s Cannon Lake is 1,593 acres in size. Combine it with Wells Lake, which boaters can access from Cannon ...

Minnesota's cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Jan. 16, 2026 ...

Around 400 outdoors-focused folks from conservation organizations, community members, the media, and DNR staff attended this ...

Good luck to anglers headed out on Black Lake to enjoy the fruits of this incredible conservation success story.

Shakopee, Minn. — The 2026 Minnesota Sportsmen’s Show is set for Friday through Sunday at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. The ...

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 16, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

The Groundwater Protection Rule is designed to minimize nitrate contamination in vulnerable groundwater areas and protect ...

Basically, raising the minimum size to 9 inches would protect the vast majority of wild brook trout from harvest.

Sure, lower the limits, but it will just take a little longer to deplete our fish. Especially vulnerable are crappies and ...

Here’s a look back at how the duck, pheasant, and ruffed grouse seasons went, based on several interviews with Minnesota DNR ...