Of all the species of gallinaceous birds that occur in Minnesota, only sharp-tailed grouse, also called "sharptails," and prairie chickens are known to fly at high elevations and long distances.

Big game attracts many hunters to the West, but the region is also home to some of the country’s best upland bird hunting.

The Christmas season is here, and WXII 12 has put together a list of Christmas tree providers to help you find that perfect ...

The Ely Echo weekly newspaper and its companion pieces - North Country SAVER and North Country ANGLER - provide insight into the news and happenings of northern Minnesota, alongside the Canadian ...

Nestled along the banks of the world-famous Kenai River, Soldotna isn’t just another dot on Alaska’s vast map – it’s a vibrant community where wilderness and small-town charm collide in the most ...

CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports ice conditions remain unsafe and few hunters were seen out for the muzzle loader deer opener.

Someone had to conceive the idea of latitude and longitude; someone else had to invent tools to measure distances from ...

Minnesota Forest Industries executive vice president Rick Horton argues in this second installment of my interview with him that loggers don’t determine the age of aspen that is cut on state lands, ...

It’s snowing pretty steadily right now and was all last night. The sky is flat and gray, and the lake with its still-open water is a liquid continuation of the sky. To the east, where the wind is ...

Tucked away in the western mountains of Maine lies an 8,000-acre paradise that somehow remains one of the state’s best-kept secrets – Mt. Blue State Park in Weld. Ever had that feeling of discovering ...

There’s even more time for squirrels and rabbits in a season that stretches through Feb. 28, 2026. This has been a banner ...