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For sale: Duck boat, reasonable
Like a lot of people, I keep an eye on the want-ads in the local newspapers and shoppers. You can never tell when some item of hunting or fishing gear will be found there, some "must have" item that can be acquired for - if not "a song" - then …
Moose hunters in zones impacted by Pagami Creek fire offered a choice
Participants in this fall's bulls-only moose hunt can choose to have their licenses refunded and reinstated for a future hunt if the Pagami Creek fire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has impacted or limited access to the zone in which they are authorized to hunt. Moose hunting zones …
DNR Question of the week: Hummingbird feeding
Question: Now that the fall migration has started for some birds, when is the best time to stop feeding hummingbirds? If a nectar feeder (sugar water) is available, will they fail to migrate to their wintering sites?
DNR looking for conservation officers candidates
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications until Oct. 14 for the position of conservation officer. The DNR's Division of Enforcement anticipates hiring up to 26 conservation officers for academies to be held in the spring of 2012 and fall of 2012. Conservation officers provide public safety, …
The race to get deer
My wife and I both enjoy deer, just in different ways. She likes to watch them and take pictures. I like to hunt them and eat them. Though it might sound like we have conflicting interests, we are able to work out the differences. I just am not allowed to …
Fear the deer - MN deadly autumn road hazard
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office reminds motorists that the deer breeding season and crop harvest activity are the primary factors for increased deer movement during the autumn, resulting in a danger to motorists - especially motorcyclists.
Excellent weather benefits Camp Ripley's first bow hunt
Archers took a two-day total of 287 deer during the first bow hunt Oct. 20-21, at Camp Ripley Military Reservation near Little Falls. "Excellent weather greeted hunters during the first hunt and made it possible for hunters to maximize their time in the field and resulted in a tie for …
Deer hunters get convenience with phone/internet game registration
Minnesota hunters can register their deer by phone or Internet, a handy option that eliminates driving to a big game registration station. By calling 888-706-6367 or visiting www.mndnr.gov/gameregistration on the Internet and providing the nine-digit harvest registration number printed on the deer license, a hunter will be prompted for the …
Enjoy hunting? Then share the fun with someone new
When Minnesota's firearms deer hunting season opens Saturday, Nov. 5, many people who would like to hunt won't. Why? No one invited them.
eDNA tests indicate presence of invasive Asian carp in Mississippi
Water samples from the Mississippi River downstream from the Ford Dam in Minneapolis have tested positive for genetic material from silver carp, indicating the invasive Asian species may be present in the Twin Cities stretch of the river, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Known as environmental …
DNR test netting results show a strong walleye population in Leech Lake
The walleye population remains strong in Leech Lake so anglers should enjoy more quality fishing in the coming years, according to results of fall test netting conducted on the lake by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).The lake's walleye population is above the long-term average and similar to the …
Deer hunters encouraged to buy licenses early
With nearly 500,000 firearms deer hunters in the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging hunters to purchase their licenses early to avoid long lines and any system issues associated with the high sales volume.
DNR expects good season for Minnesota deer hunters
Hunters who venture into fields and forests for Minnesota's firearms deer season can expect a good deer season and ample hunting opportunities, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). "We can't guarantee harvest success," said Steve Merchant, wildlife programs manager. "But we can assure hunters that good deer …
Mille Lacs walleye population lower than expected
A recent assessment of Lake Mille Lacs identified a smaller than anticipated walleye population, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Nominees sought for 19th annual Minnesota Deer Hunter Ethics Award
Deer hunters are encouraged to share stories of exemplary behavior by nominating hunters for the 19th Annual Minnesota Deer Hunter Ethics Award. The award, sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA) and Turn In Poachers (TIP), honors a deer hunter who has exhibited …
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