show moreFish stocks decline in Lake Superior due to warming according to study
Lake Superior has lost about 20-percent of its most abundant large fish over the last 30 years, as the average water temperature has warmed by two-and-a-half percent.
RELATED CONTENTWant a job on the outdoor beat? DNR is hiring conservation wardens
Apply by June 9 for open conservation warden positions.
Fishing: Edquist-Clough team wins at Walleye Cup
Chris Edquist and Chad Clough won the Twin Ports Walleye Association’s Berg Construction Walleye Cup on Saturday and Sunday on the St. Louis River in Duluth.
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Spring fishing, wildfires etc.
CO Robert Gorecki (Baudette) said anglers continue to report excellent fishing on Upper Red Lake. Fishing on Lake of the Woods is also good, with most of the lake now ice free.
RELATED CONTENTAvid hunter takes up photography during hunting off-season
Zach Johnson spends most of his spare time in the fall hunting waterfowl and deer, but the UND student has started chasing the birds with a camera during the off-season.
RELATED CONTENTALWAYS IN SEASON: Often overlooked, the clay-colored sparrow attracts attention
The clay-colored sparrow deserves more attention than it gets. It is one of our most common nesting sparrow species. Common doesn’t mean frequently reported, however.
RELATED CONTENTGet your gear on: Eureka tents
If you haven’t tented in awhile or simply are in the market for a new tent, three recent models from Eureka offer the perfect mix of portability and functionality and are available in two- or three-person sizes, depending on your needs.
RELATED CONTENTOUTDOORS CALENDAR: Northwest Sporting Clays 200 Minnesota Circuit Shoot
A list of upcoming events related to the outdoors
OUTDOOR NOTES: Minnesota elk season won’t include Grygla
The Department of Natural Resources won’t be offering an elk season this fall near Grygla, Minn., because of low populations in the area.
Container gardening tips
If you can’t have a garden plot, a container garden is a nice alternative. You’ll need pots and containers, potting soil, seeds and seedlings.
Featured Staff Blogs
THE WANNABE BIRDERWarbler fallout
Not to get too technical, but a fallout -- when it comes to migratory birds -- occurs when there are no birds one day and birds are thick the next. It's affected by weather conditions, or perhaps by m...
5/21/13 at 4:09 PM
OUTDOORS WITH SAM COOKStill time to register for Hawk Ridge Birdathon
It isn't too late to register to participate in the 27th annual Hawk Ridge Birdathon, which will be held this Saturday, May 18. The object is to count as many bird species as you can within the 24-hou...
5/15/13 at 1:06 PM
WILDWINGSNoooooo!
I guess it's only fair. I have acquired a few life birds "in the mail," as it is said, I suppose it's only fitting that some would be taken away in the same fashion. The posting on the ABA's blog two...
5/7/13 at 3:00 PM
ADDICTED TO RUNNINGNew depths
The run started out easy enough, with a westerly breeze pushing us along the rolling gravel roads. The earthen tones of the landscape, left bare after a rapid melt, stripped away the snow, casting a l...
4/30/13 at 5:55 AM
CHEF JEFFChipotle Black Bean Chili
Have you every wondered why black beans have become so popular in the United States in recent years? They've long been a staple in our south-of-the-border neighbor, Mexico, where they're called frijol...
2/8/13 at 2:31 PM
Featured Area Voices
NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS AND BEYONDMissouri River and Devils Lake access
Even though Lake Sakakawea and Lake Oahe are approximately 10 feet lower than last year at this time, anglers shouldnt have a problem finding public access points to launch a boat. Bob Frohlich, Nort...
5/21/13 at 9:50 AM
BOY SCOUT BLOGBoy Scout Leadership Luncheon March 20th
After traveling thousands of miles over my first 100 days as the new Scout Executive of the Northern Lights Council, I can testify that I have seen great excitement about Scouting across our territory...
3/14/13 at 6:01 PM
THE VIEW FROM THE EDGE OF TOWNThat Postage and Handling "Thing".
We have all seen the deluge of infomercials and gotta have tv commercials. but, have you really paid any attention to the tag lines for these commercials. Inevitably after we have been mezmerised by...
1/28/13 at 3:04 PM
EXPLORE MINNESOTAExplore Minnesota Concerts & Performances
May 23, 2012 This listing is brought to you by Explore Minnesota. To match up these events with local lodgings, go to http://exploreminnesota.com/places-to-stay/index.aspx LMFAO with Far Ea...
5/23/12 at 9:32 AM
CARPENTER NATURE CENTEREagle ready to be released
GREAT news. The Bald Eagle we rescued way back in March is ready to be released. It'll happen Wednesday August 24th at 9 a.m. at Carpenter Nature Center. Visitors are welcome to watch but parking will...
8/23/11 at 4:08 PM
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