Outdoors

Minnesota officials call for federal help to combat fatal deer disease
Minnesota wildlife officials and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar are urging Congress to allocate more funding toward monitoring chronic wasting disease in the deer population.
Wisconsin hunters asked to help in search for Jayme Closs
Wisconsin's firearms deer season begins Saturday, and officials are asking hunters across the state to keep an eye out for any evidence that might provide a break in the case of a missing 13-year-old girl.
Chronic wasting disease found in deer killed near Preston
A hunter killed the deer during the opening weekend of archery season in southeastern Minnesota. The DNR said the discovery highlights the need for continued vigilance against the disease.
Protections restored for grizzly bears; hunts blocked
A U.S. judge ordered federal protections restored for grizzly bears in the Northern Rocky Mountains on Monday, a move that blocks the first grizzly hunts planned in the Lower 48 states in almost three decades.
Photos: Opening day of duck hunting season in Minnesota
Starting their day well before sunrise, two hunters and a faithful Chesapeake Bay retriever head into the field in northern Minnesota to prepare for the opening day of the 2018 waterfowl hunting season.
MPR 50th anniversary: Live broadcast from Ely, Minn.
A special MPR 50th anniversary broadcast live from Ely with Minnesota Public Radio News host Tom Weber.
More than the hunt: Deer opener will draw thousands for tradition, camaraderie
Deer hunters will take to the woods this weekend for the opener of the Minnesota firearms deer season, as the state for the first time begins to develop a statewide deer management plan.
Boundary Waters newbie? Here's how to eat, plan, paddle and get home
You've always wanted to do a Boundary Waters trip but it's a little scary, right? Don't worry. With a little research and planning, it's possible to take a first trip independently. Here's a quick guide.
How to see the Perseid meteor shower (it's going to be twice as nice)
The meteor shower will light up the skies this week, peaking late Thursday into Friday. This year, we're in for an even better show than usual, thanks to an "outburst."
Photos: A national park in the heart of the Cities
The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is a 72-mile stretch of the Mississippi from the riverbanks at Dayton through the drop at St. Anthony falls to the flats south of Hastings.