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Upland bird hunt offers youth, women opportunity to gain experience
Youth and women who want to learn how to hunt upland birds from an experienced hunter can do so Saturday, Oct. 20, at a variety of Minnesota locations. Co-sponsored by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, hunt participants are paired with mentors from Pheasants Forever, Woodcock Minnesota and the Ruffed Grouse …
Waterfowl hunter and harvest in 2011 increase from 2010
Minnesota hunters bagged more ducks and Canada geese in 2011 than in 2010 and more waterfowl hunters took to the field, too, reversing a downward trend, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Hunters in northeastern Minnesota urged to apply early for deer permits, wolf licenses
Hunters who have yet to apply for an either-sex deer permit or a wolf hunting and trapping license are encouraged to do so well before the deadline on Thursday, Sept. 6.
Minnesota's pheasant index up 68 percent from 2011
A mild winter followed by a warm spring contributed to a significant increase in Minnesota's pheasant count, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The pheasant population index increased 68 percent from 2011. Pheasant hunters are expected to harvest about 290,000 roosters this fall. That's up from last …
DNR hires new manager to oversee school trust lands
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has hired an attorney and real estate expert to fill a new job overseeing school trust lands. Aaron Vande Linde was hired recently as the DNR's School Trust Land administrator. He will provide the DNR with strategic direction and oversight of the agency's …
Maybe a bit spoiled
Monday morning was warm and humid as my wife and I sat on the front porch watching the geese come and go as we drank our coffee. We planned our entire day which included doing nothing at all. We decided, to celebrate Labor Day, we would avoid any kind of …
Signs point to fall, and hunting
Flocks of youngsters waiting for school buses, and the first of many high school and college football games, are not the only signs of fall these days. There are plenty of others, too; taken together, they make it clear that we're well into the next seasonal transition.
Fishing regulations, invasive species mobile web site
Minnesota anglers who forgot their fishing regulations booklets at home now can easily find special fishing regulations information and more on their smartphones. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently made its popular LakeFinder application compatible with more mobile devices and upgraded content to include special fishing regulations, invasive species …
Small game hunting big opportunity for new hunters
Minnesota small game hunting seasons are an ideal way for friends and families to get outdoors and discover the opportunities Minnesota has to offer, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Small game hunting starts on Saturday, Sept. 15, when the seasons for ruffed grouse, rabbit and squirrel …
ATV youth safety training class to be held Oct. 20 in Walker
WALKER -The Walker area's last ATV Safety Training Class of the year is scheduled for Saturday, October 20, 2012. It is a cooperative effort of the Walker Area Community Center (WACC), Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District, Cass County Sheriff's Department and the Woodtick Wheelers ATV/OHM Club. The class will be held at …
Buck fever
All hunters have experienced or seen someone go through buck fever. It is a very real condition that can strike at anytime during the deer season. It is devastating to the person with the condition. Depending on the severity of the attack, it might take years to fully recover from …
Why is a loon different than other birds
Quetion: Although the loon is a bird, it differs from songbirds and waterfowl. How?
She doesn't know stuck
It was a beautiful afternoon when I got home from work today. A stray calf had ventured onto our place, so my wife suggested we take the Mule over to check it out. Since the drought started earlier this summer, the lake level has continued to drop and the shore …
DNR responds to wolf lawsuit
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has responded to recent legal challenges to the state's inaugural wolf season. DNR filed a memorandum in opposition to petitioner's motion for a preliminary injunction on the wolf season on Friday, Sept. 28, with the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
DNR seeking applicants to serve on Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking applications from stakeholders who are interested in serving on a statewide Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Advisory Committee. People who are concerned about aquatic invasive species and have the ability to commit to reviewing reports, preparing comments, and participating in six to …
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