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Minnesota council hears Asian carp barrier update, reviews impact of 2026 legislative session
Federal and state agencies provided an update on the Mississippi River carp barrier project to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) on May 27, but some council members questioned continued spending on the effort after invasive carp were found upstream of the proposed barrier.
The Minnesota DNR, along with representatives from the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, presented the update.
Which hunting rifle is best for you? Here’s how the various actions work
Most hunters know there are bolt-action rifles and lever-actions rifle and autoloading rifles. A few
Steve McComas: June is when Minnesota waters really hit their stride
For many outdoor enthusiasts in Minnesota, the summer opener is Memorial Day. I have been
Minnesota council hears Asian carp barrier update, reviews impact of 2026 legislative session
Federal and state agencies provided an update on the Mississippi River carp barrier project to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) on May 27, but some council members questioned continued spending on the effort after invasive carp were found upstream of the proposed barrier.
The Minnesota DNR, along with representatives from the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, presented the
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Minnesota council hears Asian carp barrier update, reviews impact of 2026 legislative session
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Coverts landowner workshop will run Aug. 6-9 in Woodruff, Wis.
Project to boost mallard numbers in Great Lakes states hits Phase Two
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Factors that figure into finding lake trout in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters
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Superior National Forest restricts campfire use within Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
MN Fishing News
Fishing Reports
Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on June 3, 2026
Metro Area Fishing Report – June 1, 2026 – video
Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on May 27, 2026
Lake Profiles
Minnesota DNR stocking new LMS-pedigree walleyes on Roberds Lake in Rice County
Clear-water Sylvia lakes hold big panfish, ample bass in central Minnesota
Special regs help panfish shine on Split Hand Lake in Minnesota’s Itasca County
Fishing News
Steve Carney: Think green for June cabbage crappies
Efforts to revive muskie waters in full swing across Minnesota
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is June 5-7
Opinion
Outdoor Insights: A slice of reassuring news on the CWD front
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Hey, the editor missed with his crossbow comments
Commentary: An open letter to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Conservation Partners Legacy grant changes
C.B. Bylander: Minnesota shifting to a smarter approach to walleye stocking
All About Hunting
Deer density estimates rise in year two of northeast Minnesota camera study
Three fawns were caught on camera at the same time in the summer of 2025 during ongoing research in northeast
Ryan Rothstein: Chasing the perfect firearm for Minnesota’s new deer rifle era
It’s been a while since I’ve been this excited in early June about an upcoming firearms season. No doubt, 2026
Free fishing begins this week with Minnesota’s new licensing system going live next Tuesday
Minnesota residents can fish without a license June 2-8 as the DNR transitions from its legacy licensing system to the
Podcasts
Episode 595 – 80M pounds of fish harvested in MN? New licensing system, and latest CWD headlines
Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show with some fishing chatter
Episode 594 – BWCA rescue and smallmouth bass, new MN muskie plan, photography tips, corner crossing
Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show with some Boundary Waters
Episode 593 – MN legislative recap, BWCA smallies, cougars and bears, our 2026 Person of the Year
Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show recapping the 2026 Legislative
Episode 592 – MN opener recap, lake trout, Stan Tekiela, Capitol shenanigans with dedicated funds
Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show recapping the windy May
All Minnesota Articles
Wolf Ridge and The Nature Conservancy protect 928 North Shore acres in Minnesota
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center and The Nature Conservancy have
Minnesota conservation officer shoots off trap to free young black bear
Conservation Officer Jayson Hansen freed a young black bear trapped
Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: A couple of unusual wildlife-related calls for Waconia CO
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation
Feds finalize habitat protections for endangered rusty patched bumble bee
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is designating approximately 1.5
How many pounds of fish are kept by Minnesota anglers? New research sheds light
Here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes and sky-blue waters,
Pro Tip of the Week: Hunting for trophy catfish during pre-spawn
If you are looking to catch a true trophy catfish,
Minnesota’s boater fatalities and accidents reach a 5-year low
Minnesota has reached a five-year low in boater fatalities and
