outdoors

A 14-year-old Zumbrota angler caught an 8-pound, 10-ounce largemouth bass in Rochester, coming just five ounces shy of Minnesota's state record.

Warm weather this weekend means the fish are hungry. Bass, pike, and smallmouth are all active right now if you know where to look.

Blue-winged teal led the opening weekend harvest, with western Minnesota hunters reporting the best results after scouting ahead.

At first glance, they look a lot like your average ladybugs, but they’re not the same.. and they will bite you.

Last year, nearly 140,000 Minnesota deer licenses were sold in the 2 days before opener. With a brand-new licensing system in place, the DNR says waiting until the last minute this year could cost you hunting time due to unexpected delays.

Wisconsin's nine-day gun deer season opens November 21, and the DNR has key reminders on CWD testing, free replacement tags, important carcass disposal changes and eating venison. Here's what all hunters need to know for this year.

The gray wolf is back at the center of one of the Midwest's most emotional fights. From farmers and hunters to tribes and conservationists, opinions are strong. Here's what they, and what delisting could mean for Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Wisconsin's trails will be packed this Labor Day weekend with riders, and with law enforcement. With ATV/UTV crashes climbing, the DNR is ramping up patrols. Here's how to ride safe, plus the new 2026 laws every rider needs to know.

No-see-ums are barely visible, but their bite is more violent than a mosquito's. Instead of a clean poke, they saw your skin open with tiny blades and lap up the blood. Here's what they really are, when they're out, and how to fight back.

Mourning doves have been huntable here since 2004, but most people have no idea. Small community, big opportunity for a quiet season opener.