MN DNR

With a thrilling 43.5-inch catch, Isaiah may have set a new state record for lake trout on Lake Superior, surpassing the previous record.

Advocacy group highlights increasing wolf population in MN and calls for management strategies amidst urban sightings.

Public comment is being sought with a couple of proposed rule changes for the 2026 ice fishing season in Minnesota.

Don't get caught in the chaos! Minnesota's new licensing system for off-highway vehicles aims to improve user experience with a mobile-friendly website and app. Stay informed for a smooth transition.

Minnesotans taking to the woods this winter should know one familiar forest mammal is experiencing its rut.

Two of the parks will be closed during the hunts.

The Minnesota DNR is having a confiscated equipment auction beginning Friday. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. The auctions will be held online at www.hillerauction.com. The auctions are scheduled for Aug. 26 and Oct. 7. Schmitt says the DNR has done this 12 years and basically they auction off equipment they've confiscated/seized from violators in the past year.

Explore the beauty and biodiversity of the newly established Icelandite Coastal Fen SNA near Grand Marais.

Unfortunately, the fish couldn’t be recognized as a state record since photos of the measurements and release weren't taken. Regardless, an incredible memory was made!

With just over a month to go until firearms opener in Minnesota, I'm starting to get the itch to sit in a tree all day.