First, I heard the hum of mud motors, then I saw the flood lights burning through the marsh. I had paddled my duck hunting kayak into a backwater spot by moonlight and then spent the last 20 minutes ...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to make safety a priority ahead ...

The duck count is down, so this season is probably going to suck — right? Allow me to shoot down this myth, along with ...

When I started looking at kayaks for duck hunting I knew I wanted something small, lightweight, and spacious. I needed a boat that could access small water, go over beaver dams, and have enough room ...

BRAINERD — When duck hunting on public waters, opening-day hunters arrive in the pre-dawn, often an hour or two prior to ...

If there were a Swiss army knife of the fishing world, it would have to be the humble jon boat. Typically no larger than 15 feet long, these flat-bottomed vessels give anglers a step up in confidence ...

Area MnDNR Conservation Officer Weekly Reports for Bemidji, Walker, Brainerd, Mile Lacs and St. Cloud areas - October 2, 2025 ...

CO Duke Broughten (Aurora) reports warmer weather brought out more anglers than hunters. Anglers reported moderate success.