Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 lakes, is a true paradise for hunters and anglers. Its pristine lakes and forests are home to an abundance of game and fish species that draw outdoor enthusiasts from around the country. Anglers in Minnesota can cast a line for a variety of fish species, including walleye, northern pike, trophy muskie, and bass. The state’s many lakes, rivers, and streams offer a wealth of fishing opportunities, from the peaceful tranquility of the boundary waters to the exciting challenge of Lake Vermillion. Hunters in Minnesota can also enjoy a range of game species, from white-tailed deer and black bear to grouse and waterfowl. The state’s vast forests and grasslands provide the perfect setting for a challenging hunt, while its numerous wildlife management areas and state parks offer opportunities to explore Minnesota’s natural beauty. The North Star State’s small towns and cities are filled with shops, restaurants, and attractions that pay tribute to this heritage, offering visitors a chance to experience the state’s unique character and charm.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Minnesota, please contact:
Minnesota State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Senator
Amy Klobuchar
Representative
Angie Craig
Representative
Tom Emmer
Representative
Brad Finstad
Representative
Pete Stauber
Minnesota Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member
Governor
Tim Walz
Minnesota Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership
Representative
Leon Lillie
Representative
Jim Nash
News Alerts
Aug 05 2024
Walleye Win: Harvest Increased on Minnesota’s Storied Mille Lacs Lake
Why It Matters: State fish and wildlife management agencies are the best-equipped authority to...
Mar 11 2024
Minnesota Bill Would Create Discounted Fishing Licenses While Reimbursing the Agency for Lost Revenue
Why It Matters: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), like all state fish...
Nov 06 2023
Does and Don’ts: Deer Season Updates in the Great Lakes States
Why it Matters: The 2023 legislative sessions have brought several key changes to deer...
Jul 24 2023
CSF Stridently Opposes Minnesota DNR’s Emergency Order Prohibiting Lead Ammunition on Certain State Lands
Why It Matters: Across the United States, state fish and wildlife agencies make management...
May 30 2023
Minnesota Legislative Session Closes with Major Victories for Sportsmen and Women
Why It Matters: In policymaking, omnibus legislation is the result of compromise between legislators...
Apr 17 2023
Minnesota Budget Bill would Ban Lead Sinkers
Why It Matters: Prohibiting the use of lead fishing equipment in certain Minnesota waters...
Feb 13 2023
Key Legislative Updates from the Upper Midwest
Why It Matters: Bills piling up on legislative calendars across the country means that...
Oct 31 2022
Minnesota DNR Repeals Partial Lead Ammunition Ban
Why It Matters: Because alternative ammunition options are often more costly and limited or...
Mar 22 2021
Great Lakes Wolf Recovery is Conservation Success Story
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States ManagerHighlightsWhy it Matters: The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was...
Feb 22 2021
Virtual Conservation Policy Forum Held in the North Star State
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States ManagerOn February 16, the Minnesota Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) hosted a...
May 26 2020
Midwest: 2020 Regional Legislative Update
Contacts: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager; Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator Since...
Feb 24 2020
Midwest: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Attends Annual Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States CoordinatorOn February 14-16, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Lower...
Jul 01 2019
Minnesota: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and Partners Provide Comment on Gray Wolf Delisting
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States ManagerOn June 25, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife...
Apr 15 2019
Minnesota: Governor Walz Joins the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus
By Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States ManagerNewly elected Minnesota Governor, and former Congressional Sportsmen’s...
Jan 22 2019
Minnesota Hosts Successful Conservation Roundtable
By Nick Buggia, Midwestern States ManagerOn January 11, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Upper...
Jan 25 2018
Midwestern Region: Pro-Sportsmen Legislation Introduced as Legislative Sessions Begin
Since the start of the new year, states across the Midwest have been convening...
Feb 23 2017
Minnesota: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Joins with Conservation Leaders at Pheasant Fest
On February 17, as part of the 2017 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic...
Sep 08 2016
Minnesota: DNR Hosts Summit on Hunter and Angler Recruitment and Retention
The participation rates in the state have dropped around five percent in hunting and...
Oct 23 2015
Minnesota DNR Proposes Lead Shot Ban on 600,000 Acres of Public Land
On October 13, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released a proposed rule...
Latest policy updates
Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such...
Introduction Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a progressive, fatal, degenerative neurological disease...
In addition to the American System of Conservation Funding, some states have...
Over the last few decades, rising costs for natural resource management and...
Similar to hunting and fishing licenses, many states now allow hunters to...
Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife...
The practice of farming cervids (members of the deer family such as...
As with many Constitutional protections, the court system has created carve-outs and...
Though hunting, fishing, and harvesting wildlife (including by trapping) have long been...
Recent advances in technology, such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s), which can...
The vast majority of states throughout the nation offer an online component...
Reports and Data
Mar 05 2024
Minnesota: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Minnesota: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - Minnesota
2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - Minnesota
Jan 01 2007
2006 Economic Impact Report — Minnesota
Sportsmen and women support as many jobs in Minnesota as the University of Minnesota,...
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