Outdoors

For many Minnesotans there is nothing like walking on a frozen lake, carving a hole and pulling up an elusive fish from the depths below.

First-time youth turkey hunters ages 12 to 17 have the chance to go afield this spring and learn from an experienced National Wild Turkey Federation volunteer.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer (CO) Wayne Hatlestad (Litchfield) checked angling and spearing activity.

More than 32,000 citizens donated services valued at $8.8 million during 2009 to assist the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources with a variety of projects and programs.

Local conservation organizations and outdoors clubs that want to improve wildlife habitat have until Friday, Feb.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer (CO) Jim Steffen (Willmar) spent the week checking fishermen, as well as snowmobile and ATV riders.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now accepting entries for the 2010 Minnesota Junior Duck Stamp Contest, which is administered by the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is making changes to the way it raises, stocks and manages trout under its statewide trout program.

Women can discover the enjoyment of winter sports in a fun and supportive atmosphere during the weekend-long Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ winter workshop in February.