OUTDOORS
Hunting safety begins with personal responsibility
With many hunting seasons underway, and about 400,000 hunters set to converge on the state’s fields and woods for the Nov. 5 firearms deer opener
Outdoors - On the trail
Over the years, we have developed quite a trail system around the farm.
Starry stonewort confirmed in Thunder Lake near Remer
DNR staff conducting a survey of algae in Thunder Lake found starry stonewort.
Outdoors - The pink dress
My grandson, Zane and a friend of his, Pat decided to invite a group of people over and have a fish fry Saturday evening.
Outdoors - Abandoned
I do not understand people. They must think, if they no longer want a dog, they can take it out into the country and drop it off where it will live an idyllic life, roaming the hills or finding a nice farm family to take it in. Nothing can …
Ruffed grouse counts up unexpectedly from last year
Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring population counts are up from last year, which was not expected during the current declining phase of the 10-year cycle — a pattern recorded for 72 years.
Harvest slot relaxed for fall walleye fishing on Mille Lacs
Mille Lacs Lake walleye anglers will see a relaxed harvest slot for walleye fishing beginning Thursday, Sept. 1.
Outdoors - Turtles: A get rich quick scheme
After my column about catching snapping turtles appeared in newspapers around the country, I was inundated with information, on which I was so sorely lacking.
Ruffed grouse counts up unexpectedly from last year
Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring population counts are up from last year, which was not expected during the current declining phase of the 10-year cycle — a pattern recorded for 72 years.
Be bear-wise this summer while recreating outdoors
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hikers, campers and others recreating outdoors to be aware of bears and learn how to prevent conflicts.
