Bear hunters can now apply to enter the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' lottery for a 2025 license. The agency says 4,605 licenses across 15 northern areas of the state will be lotteried ...

CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports seeing a number of ATVs and hunters baiting bears, and that wild rice harvest is in full swing. Phone calls hours continue at all hours as some wait until the last minute ...

Hunting is a safe activity that leads to lifelong memories when hunters prepare ahead and take safety precautions.

CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports bear hunting was short lived with most done after the third day of the season. Wild rice harvest also came to a quick end. CO Sean Cannon (Cook) reports numerous bear ...

The deadline to purchase a lottery bear license is Friday, Aug. 1, the DNR said. Unsold lottery-awarded licenses will be available to any eligible person beginning at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 6. A ...