North Dakota State University researcher Alec Lackmann with a large bigmouth buffalo that was part of a study showing the fish is one of the oldest-living freshwater species in the world. Lackmann's research found one bigmouth buffalo that was 112 years old and many older than 80 years. (Photo courtesty of Alec Lackmann / NDSU)

Northland Outdoors Jan 16th 2021 - 2pm

Minnesota's river restorations benefitting 'one of the most exceptional fish in the world'

The bigmouth buffalo, a native fish species in Minnesota and North Dakota, has gained notoriety since North Dakota State University researcher Alec Lackmann documented a specimen in 2019 that was 112 years old from the Pelican River, a Red River Basin tributary of the Otter Tail River in northwest Minnesota.

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Northland Outdoors Jan 16th 2021 - 11am

Don’t forget the wild feast in your freezer

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Columns Jan 16th 2021 - 7am

Take a long walk; you'll feel better for it

A doe stands at attention over a turkey decoy in an open field on a spring morning in 2020. This area of predominantly open agriculture in southwestern Minnesota is in the shotgun-only zone for firearms deer season. Legislation has been introduced for a second straight year to eliminate the shotgun-only zone in Minnesota and allow the use of rifles statewide to take deer during the regular firearms season. (Eric Morken / Echo Press)

Northland Outdoors Jan 15th 2021 - 10am

After gaining some steam in 2020, legislation returns to remove shotgun-only zone for Minnesota deer hunters

The Minnesota DNR reminds state residents that, after federal wolf protections ended Monday, exisiting state laws have kicked in that allow people to kill wolves found to be attacking livestock or pets. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Northland Outdoors Jan 14th 2021 - 1pm

Wolf supporters file lawsuit to block delisting

Minnesota's newest critical habitat license plate depicts a bee and butterflies. (Photo courtesy Minnesota DNR)

Northland Outdoors Jan 14th 2021 - 12pm

Pollinator license plates finally available in Minnesota

Last winter Mille Lacs registered more than 3 million angler hours of pressure, a record, according to Department of Natural Resources estimates. Brian Anderson / Star Tribune / TNS

Northland Outdoors Jan 13th 2021 - 7pm

Column: Popularity of winter angling places pressure on productive walleye lakes

The Minnesota DNR was able to stock yearling and fingerling-sized walleyes into lakes in 2020, but at lower levels than most years after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the DNR to cancel its egg-taking program in the spring of 2020. (Forum News Service file photo)

Northland Outdoors Jan 13th 2021 - 10am

Minnesota fish-stocking efforts take a hit in 2020 due to pandemic

Minnesota duck hunters Max McAthie, left, and Joe Brinkman pick up decoys after a morning hunt on Fish Lake near Duluth in 2019. The Minnesota DNR is proposing several changes to waterfowl regulations and wants publc comments by Jan. 31. (John Myers / jmyers@duluthnews.com)

Northland Outdoors Jan 12th 2021 - 10am

Early teal season, end to 4 p.m. closing among DNR waterfowl hunting proposals

Northland Outdoors Jan 12th 2021 - 9am

CO Reports: Don't leave your trash on the ice, or in WMAs

A family prepares among dozens of other anglers for an ice fishing tournament in Grand Forks in 2016. Forum News Service file photo

Northland Outdoors Jan 12th 2021 - 7am

If you're new to ice fishing, here's some tips for our popular pastime

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Cartoons Jan 11th 2021 - 1am

Up North with Leroy

Jake Alvord, member of the Douglas County Water Rescue and Recovery Team, uses ice picks to get himself out of the water during a recent training on North Union Lake. (Celeste Edenloff / Echo Press)

Northland Outdoors Jan 10th 2021 - 8am

Deputies join training for ice rescues in central Minnesota county

Minnesota's Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness

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Northland Outdoors Jan 10th 2021 - 7am

2020 underscored the importance of accessible land, healthy waters

There was no shortage of antique snowmobiles on the Paul Bunyan Trail on Friday, Jan. 17, at the start of the annual Antique Snowmobile Rendezvous. Travis Grimler / Echo Journal

Northland Outdoors Jan 9th 2021 - 3am

Pequot Lakes snowmobile trail closed for season

Chad Koel explains how he's using lighted lures to catch more walleyes.

Northland Outdoors Jan 7th 2021 - 6pm

Lighted lures catching on as walleye presentations

Bear Creek Regional Park volunteer Lynn Wilson leads Jewyl Newton, Joy Eloi, Ashanta Cyprian, Jan Garduno, Jessica Newton and recreation coordinator Theresa Odello on a hike in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Oct. 24, 2020. Kevin Mohatt for KHN

Northland Outdoors Jan 6th 2021 - 12pm

Black women find healing (but sometimes racism, too) in the outdoors

Reverend Robert Hoeft, Former Director of Star Lake Camp. Submitted Photo

Northland Outdoors Jan 6th 2021 - 12am

Those involved with Star Lake Wilderness Camp earn Conservationist of the Year honor

After riding his recumbent bike on to the ice, Andy Cairns fishes Tuesday, Dec. 29, on Rice Lake in Brainerd. Cairns wanted to approach ice fishing from a very frugal perspective. He gathered several long sticks and a discarded construction tarp for his ice fishing hut. He is working on an inexpensive heat source this weekend. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch

Northland Outdoors Jan 5th 2021 - 6pm

Minnesota ice angler uses unique low-tech approach, including his bike

The Minnesota DNR reminds state residents that, after federal wolf protections ended on Monday, exisiting state laws have kicked-in that allow people to kill wolves found to be attacking livestock or pets. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service photo)

Northland Outdoors Jan 5th 2021 - 10am

Old Minnesota wolf rules on livestock, pet attacks back in effect

Northland Outdoors Jan 5th 2021 - 7am

CO Reports: Officer captures trumpeter swans affected by lead poisoning

Minnesota DNR helicopter stocking trout in a lake.

Northland Outdoors Jan 5th 2021 - 3am

Despite pandemic challenges, Minnesota DNR’s 2020 fish stocking was successful

Zebra mussels are an aquatic invasive species that can cause problems on lakes by attaching to boat motors and boat hulls, docks, lifts, rocks and swimming areas. They can also clog irrigation intakes and other pipes. Submitted photo

Northland Outdoors Jan 4th 2021 - 6am

Crow Wing County seeks comment on proposed 2021 Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan

Featuring nearly nine miles of multi-use trails, Movil Maze Recreation Area showcases variations in scenery and topography as visitors make their way through its 913-acres. (Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer)

Northland Outdoors Jan 3rd 2021 - 10am

913 acres in northern Minnesota bring out the fun in just about everything

Gary Rutherford of Pengilly, Minn., is pictured in January 2019 using a remote control to change the direction of an underwater camera in his fish house. Rutherford was using three different cameras and three big screen television monitors to keep an eye on northern pike in Blue Lake near Nashwauk. John Myers / Forum News Service

Northland Outdoors Jan 2nd 2021 - 7pm

As ice fishing gets easier because of technology, can fish withstand the onslaught?