Ranging mostly in forested lands, especially in mixed deciduous-coniferous forests throughout Minnesota’s northern third, ...

Conservation Officer Darrin Kittelson (International Falls 1) reports the trapping season for bobcats, pine martens and fishers opened this past weekend, which brought a few people into the woods.

NORTH OF GRAND RAPIDS - For Tom Chapin, this late November day was the one he anticipates more than any other among his outdoor pursuits. More than the fishing opener. More than any hunting season ...

Having just returned from three weeks in Yellowstone leading photo tours and workshops, I am tempted to write more about the several encounters I had with the large charismatic predator, the gray wolf ...

Editor’s note: This column has been updated to correct which animals are part of the Mustelidae family. If your home adjoins the forest, or if you are hiking or cross-country skiing on forested trails ...