Minnesota Articles

What every hunter should know about blood-tracking dogs.

Fish don’t always survive when you release them, and this is especially true when they come from deep water due to a condition called barotrauma.

For the first time, the author's home state of Minnesota is allowing crossbows for use during the general archery season — no age or physical condition limitations — and as expected, compound shooters are not pleased.

A Minnesota angler catches a good-sized walleye, but things take a turn for the worse during an impromptu photo session.

The author discovers that the Z-Man SMH WormZ, because of its unique construction, will often catch more bass than his favorite soft plastics.

This is the best feel-good fishing story of the summer.

Recent high school grad Cayden Hutmacher is on a quest to catch all 63 fish species recognized by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

The author field tests two St. Croix rods during 2022 and 2023 — one heavy-power Victory Series casting model, and one Panfish Series spinning model.

The old saying, “Big lures catch big fish,” is true — especially with plastic worms and bass.

You won’t see a wild turkey killed at a range closer than this — with a shotgun!

Believe it or not, many walleye anglers throw away what might be the best cut of meat — the walleye wing.

Well-known lure manufacturer Rapala is king of clever billboard signs. Here are the author’s 25 favorites.

You won’t believe your eyes when you see the lineup of parked trucks with boat trailers near this Minnesota/Ontario border river.