Outdoors

Concerns over coyotes have some considering bounties
Growing concerns over Minnesota's coyote population affecting livestock farming, some are considering a law that allows legal bounties on the predator to encourage increased hunting.
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering setting up a special gun deer hunt for Wisconsin military members who missed the regular hunt because they were overseas.
Illegal deer baiting hits new levels, DNR says
An "unprecedented" number of firearms were seized from Minnesota hunters last weekend as illegal deer baiting reached new high levels, say Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials.
Hunting season not bringing in as many bucks to merchants
The deer hunting season is underway in Minnesota, but the northern Minnesota economy isn't getting as much of a boost as it often does. Stricter bag limits, combined with a weak economy, mean hunters are spending fewer dollars on the sport.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty shot a buck during the Governor's Deer Opener last weekend, but he and his hunting companions were unable to find it.