A large black bear was spotted roaming around Wadena by several residents in recent weeks. Residents are reminded to put away any food sources, like bird feeders, as a deterrent to the critters coming back around.
Submitted photo

Northland Outdoors 4:00 pm, Jul. 27, 2021

Camera catches bear roaming about Wadena

Just a few of the many incident reports from Wadena Police and Wadena County Sheriff's Office in the past two weeks.

The key to catch-and-release fishing is that you need to release fish unharmed.
Photo courtesy N.D. Game and Fish

Northland Outdoors 1:45 pm, Jul. 27, 2021

Doug Leier: Key to catch-and-release is unharmed fish

Sarah Kozlowski of Hayward, Wis., is a Northland Outdoors ambassador. Submitted photo

Northland Outdoors 1:30 pm, Jul. 27, 2021

Northland Outdoors adds four more ambassadors

Matt Hudson, right, and Reane Loiselle slowly navigate the shallow waters of Chequamegon Bay as they approach Fish Creek on July 16 while in Chequamegon Bay on Lake Superior near Ashland, Wis. Scientists are studying Lake Superior this summer to try to determine what's causing a spike in blue-green algae blooms in one of the world's deepest and cleanest lakes.
Derek Montgomery / MPR News

Northland Outdoors 1:16 pm, Jul. 27, 2021

Scientists look for clues to Lake Superior algae blooms

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. (Contributed)

Northland Outdoors 11:25 am, Jul. 26, 2021

Zebra mussels have invaded more Minnesota lakes

Don and Becky Waskosky of Mankato, Minn., stand on the bank of the Le Sueur River, which has eroded away much of their property since they bought it in 2004. Behind them is a garden shed that they have already moved twice to keep it from falling over the bank. The Waskoskys have become advocates for efforts to store more water on the landscape to prevent flash flows and excess sediment in the river. (Kirsti Marohn / MPR News)

Northland Outdoors 8:00 am, Jul. 26, 2021

New effort aims to hold back water to slow ‘flashy’ Minnesota rivers

Red River catfish guide Brad Durick shared this photo of a sheepshead stomach that was packed full of zebra mussels. (Photo courtesy of Brad Durick)

Northland Outdoors 7:01 am, Jul. 25, 2021

Dokken: Mmmm, zebra mussels . . . one more reason to beat the drum for the lowly sheepshead

Black bears looking for food are oportunistic and will even raid bird feeders in broad daylight when natural food sources like berries are in short supply. (Shutterstock)

Northland Outdoors 7:00 pm, Jul. 24, 2021

Drought drives bears to search for food in Minnesota's north woods

A view of the Minnesota State Capitol on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Glen Stubbe / Minneapolis Star Tribune / TNS

Northland Outdoors 5:00 pm, Jul. 24, 2021

Conservation groups and legislators alike mourn John Helland, driver of environment policy

The sun sets over Lake Superior on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, as seen from Grace Island in Isle Royale National Park. (Photo/ Brad Dokken, Grand Forks Herald)

Northland Outdoors 8:00 am, Jul. 24, 2021

As 'Plan B' fishing trips go, they don't come much bigger than Lake Superior and Isle Royale

Stagnant water sits in the dry Campbell Creek creek bed during a summer drought on July 22, 2021 near County Road 149 in Becker County. The creek feeds into North Floyd Lake. (Michael Achterling / Tribune)

Northland Outdoors 8:00 am, Jul. 24, 2021

Drought drying up streams in Minnesota's lake country, but lake levels remain within norms

Northland Outdoors 4:49 pm, Jul. 23, 2021

Drought increases fish mortality after catch and release

A solitary mountain biker headed down one of the myriad bluffs in the Badlands while riding the Maah Daah Hey Trail in the summer of 2019. Travel North Dakota photo.

Northland Outdoors 6:45 pm, Jul. 22, 2021

On the Maah Daah Hey Trail, a humbling and beautiful experience like no other

Northland Outdoors 10:00 am, Jul. 22, 2021

Northland Outdoors Forecast: Spotty storms Friday. Warm & Breezy Saturday

Morning mist rises off the surface of Hayes Lake, the 180-acre body of water created in 1967 via the damming of the Roseau River. Hayes Lake State Park is a popular destination for hiking, canoeing, fishing and other outdoor activity. Hayes Lake State Park photo.

Northland Outdoors 8:00 am, Jul. 22, 2021

Minnesota's Backyard: Near the northern border, campers and hikers find quiet recreation at Hayes Lake State Park

The United States Army Corps of Engineers recently announced that it's reducing flows from the Red Lake Dam at the outlet of Lower Red Lake. (YouTube screenshot)

Northland Outdoors 5:00 pm, Jul. 21, 2021

Army Corps of Engineers take action to maintain Minnesota lake levels during drought

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will offer more than 6,000 antlerless deer tags on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Wednesday, July 28. (Photo/ North Dakota Game and Fish Department)

Northland Outdoors 5:14 pm, Jul. 20, 2021

More than 6,000 North Dakota antlerless deer tags will be available beginning July 28

Todd Thesenvitz holding a walleye he caught the day before the fishing accident. (Submitted photo)

Northland Outdoors 3:04 pm, Jul. 20, 2021

South Dakota man lucky to be alive after unfathomable fishing accident

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department tracked 21 outdoors-related bills during the 2021 legislative session, nine of which were signed into law and take effect Aug. 1.
Photo courtesy North Dakota Game and Fish Department

Northland Outdoors 1:02 pm, Jul. 20, 2021

Leier: A roundup of North Dakota outdoors legislation that becomes law Aug. 1

Scott Peterson, deputy director of Game and Fish since 2014, will serve as the department's interim chief until a new director is named. Special to The Forum

Northland Outdoors 11:49 am, Jul. 20, 2021

Gov. Burgum appoints interim director of Game and Fish to fill seat of longtime department head

Hundreds of new lakes on the North Dakota landscape have provided unprecedented fishing opportunities for anglers in the last 30 years. N.D. Game and Fish Department photo

Northland Outdoors 10:22 am, Jul. 19, 2021

McFeely blog: As drought continues, is it time to be concerned about N.D.'s 'new' lakes?

A sign for the Minnesota Hiking Club members to follow at Lake Carlos State Park. (Thalen Zimmerman / Echo Press)

Northland Outdoors 11:00 am, Jul. 18, 2021

Encouragement to get outside, Minnesota Hiking Club rewards members by miles hiked

This North Dakota 10-pointer was shot on Nov. 3, 2020 after the author used the bank of the Red River to access the tree he set up in in order to stay off a field where deer were feeding in the early-morning hours. Terrain features like rivers, creek bottoms and ravines in hill country are things archers can look at right now on maps while electronic scouting to try to find areas that not only will hold deer but also provide great access opportunities into stand sites. (Eric Morken / Echo Press)

Northland Outdoors 7:03 am, Jul. 18, 2021

Morken: Dissecting what perfect access looks like in bow hunting for whitetails

Grand Forks native Seth Lothspeich of Bismarck will be at the DockDogs competition during this year's Cats Incredible Catfish Tournament in East Grand Forks with his yellow Labs Crosby, 4, and Mac, 2. (Photo courtesy of Seth Lothspeich)

Northland Outdoors 4:00 pm, Jul. 16, 2021

Dokken: DockDogs competition adds new twist to upcoming East Grand Forks catfish tournament

Kade Haley walks with a group of hunters through a field Saturday afternoon in Letcher. (Sam Fosness / Republic)

Northland Outdoors 3:00 pm, Jul. 16, 2021

Drought likely to impact South Dakota pheasant hunting, but wildlife experts optimistic on season

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