MN DNR

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

Duck season opens Saturday before sunrise in Minnesota, and the rules are strict about what you can shoot and how many.

Minnesota has somewhere between 12,000 and 18,000 black bears, and sightings are climbing. Trail cameras and doorbell cams are catching a lot more than people expected.

Peak hunting season is closer than it feels, and the hunters who show up ready usually started getting ready weeks ago.

Minnesota actually has two species of cactus that survive the winters here — and one of them grows right on granite outcrops not far from home.

Minnesota has five state parks that most people drive right past — and one of them sits where two rivers met a whole civilization.

Ramsey County had to shut down mulch giveaways at two yard waste sites this summer — and the reason behind it is something most gardeners have never heard of.

Imagine casting your line with a bait that’s not only effective but good for the environment. That’s exactly what’s brewing in Long Lake, folks.

As Father's Day nears, the lakes are buzzing with activity. It’s prime time to reel in some memories with dad. Let’s talk fishing strategies.

Summer in Minnesota means fun on the lakes, but without the right life jackets, that fun could turn into a hefty fine.

Remember the bear that wandered through Austin? Todd was more than just a bear; he united a town in unexpected ways. Let's reflect on his legacy.

Get your fishing gear ready, folks! This week brings a rare chance to cast a line without a license — but the usual rules still apply.