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"Bugs" deserve a place, too
Sometimes we become so accustomed to seeing the world in conventional ways, that we don't take the time to consider the consequences of that accepted vision, or the viewpoint of the influential people and enterprises that shape our world. This thought occurred to me one afternoon at my in-laws' lake …
DNR will ramp up aquatic invasive species prevention, enforcement during Memorial Day holiday weekend
Don't move a mussel. Or Eurasian watermilfoil, spiny waterfleas or any other Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, advises the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For this weekend and entire summer, the agency has considerably ramped up its boat inspections, enforcement efforts and educational …
Wear your life jacket while on the water this summer
ST. PAUL - With warmer weather bringing in the traditional summer outdoors activities, many families will head out to the rivers and lakes during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to remind everyone to be safe as they enjoy their favorite water based activity …
Fisherman's Logic (?)
A fisherman can draw from a seemingly bottomless well of self-styled logic, to justify fishing at times when others might question the wisdom, even the sanity, of doing so. The recent monsoon-like rains in central and northern Minnesota brought into focus the way some anglers' minds work when considering whether …
Set the hook on fun during Take-A-Kid-Fishing weekend June 8-10
Minnesotans who have yet to wet a line can do so on June 8-10 when they can fish without a license while accompanying a child younger than 16, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The annual Take-A-Kid Fishing weekend is designed to rekindle childhood memories, construct some …
TIP call leads to big fishing violation catch
A recent call to the Turn-In-Poachers (TIP) hotline led a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officer to three anglers committing alleged over-limit fishing violations on the Rainy River along the Minnesota/Canada border. They face fines and restitution of $3,000.
Wildlife adaptations, natural and otherwise
One of the things I find especially interesting about wild creatures is the way they profit by their contact with humans. House sparrows hang around parking lots to "score a meal" of dead bugs from the radiators of cars and trucks; deer learn to make regular visits to suburban backyards …
DNR officers to crack down on drunk boating as part of Operation Dry Water
Thinking about going out on the boat this weekend and tossing back a six-pack of beer? Better reconsider that. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers and county sheriff's water patrol deputies will be out in force June 22-24 for Operation Dry Water. It is part of a nationwide …
DNR says aquatic invasive species violation rates are unacceptable
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released some initial statistics from its increased aquatic invasive species (AIS) patrol efforts. So far this year, the AIS violation rate among boaters is 20 percent. "This rate is unacceptable," said Maj. Phil Meier, DNR Enforcement Division operations manager. "The majority of …
Ruffed grouse counts decline
Minnesota's ruffed grouse spring drumming counts were lower than last year across most of the bird's range, according to a survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
DNR accepting applications for 2012 Camp Ripley archery hunts
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting applications on July 1 for the 2012 regular archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley near Little Falls.
Forest tent caterpillars increasing in northern Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will soon be flying an aerial detection survey across the state to pinpoint where defoliation from forest tent caterpillars has occurred this spring and to what severity. "While the caterpillars don't cause a health risk to humans, the presence of hundreds (or thousands) …
DNR offers a weekend of camping, climbing with instruction from professionals
As part of its ongoing effort to get more people outdoors, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Trails Division is offering an introduction to camping and climbing through combined I Can Camp! and I Can Climb! weekends in June.
Attract birds and butterflies no matter what size your landscape is
Add a little extra color and motion to your summer garden with containers designed to attract birds and butterflies. Many garden centers continue to sell annuals throughout the summer and many of these mid-season annuals are a bit bigger, providing instant impact.
It doesn't get any better
Our grandson, Zane came over to spend Saturday night with us as has become the routine. Usually on Sunday morning, Zane, my wife, and I are all up at the crack of dawn, ready to take on the day. This Sunday, we were moving a bit more slowly.
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