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Woodtick Wheelers annual meeting and club ride

HACKENSACK - The annual meeting of the Woodtick Wheelers ATV/OHM Club is Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m., at the Bursch cabin near Hackensack. New members are always welcome. Ride or trailer your ATV to the meeting.

Minnesota fishing and hunting licenses go mobile

Forgot to buy your license? Then connect to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) mobile licensing page to purchase select fishing and hunting licenses via your smartphone.

Fishing lessons and free food

Craig, a friend of mine, called Saturday morning to ask if he could run a line on the lake to catch some catfish. It was fine with me, but he then sweetened the deal with bringing a bunch of vegetables from his garden.

Deer licenses now on sale; lottery applications due Sept. 5

Deer hunting licenses are now available for purchase. Hunters who want an either-sex deer or special hunt permit for the coming season must apply by Thursday, Sept. 5, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.

Upland bird day offers adult and youth beginners a hunting how-to

Anyone who wants to learn the basics of upland bird hunting is invited to attend Upland Bird Day from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Dakota County Gun Club in Rosemount, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.

DNR asks bear hunters not to shoot radio-collared bears

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks hunters participating in Minnesota's bear season, which opens Sept. 1, to avoid shooting radio-collared research bears.

Is poor duck hunting recruitment really a mystery?

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently provided some statistics on the state of young duck hunter numbers; very appropriate, since Minnesota Youth Waterfowl Day was last Saturday (September 7th.) This was the 17th youth waterfowl hunt, the first one dating back to 1994.

Public invited to comment on experimental fishing regulations

Reviews of existing or newly proposed regulations on 22 lakes for walleye, yellow perch, largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish and muskellunge will be the subject of seven public meetings conducted across the state in the coming weeks by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Strong walleye population continues in Leech Lake

The results of recent fall test netting on Leech Lake conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) show the walleye population remains strong and anglers who visit Leech Lake should continue to expect quality fishing.

Foul weather is true 'Fowl' weather

When the term "fair weather" is used to describe someone, it's usually intended in a negative way. A "fair weather friend" is someone who may stick by you when things are going well, but will disappear when the going gets rough, when there is adversity - foul weather, so to …

Hunter apprentice validation an option for new hunters

New hunters who have missed the opportunity to take a firearms safety class, may still deer hunt under supervision this fall by purchasing a hunter apprentice validation, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

DNR anticipates good deer hunting season

Deer hunting should be good when Minnesota's firearms hunting season opens Saturday, Nov. 9. That's the word from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), whose biologists report deer populations are stable across much of the state.

Cold water is a danger to late season boaters

As Minnesotans enjoy their last bit of time on water before the ice, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning boaters, paddlers and waterfowl hunters not to let their guard down.

Rookie mistakes

When a hunter goes into the woods, it is a match of wits and skill with the animal. It is easy to make mistakes that cost the hunter the opportunity to be successful, but hopefully we learn from our mistakes. Bow season is on and the deer are in rut. …

Think twice before reported swans that appear in trouble

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking citizens to consider the situation carefully before reporting swans (or other waterfowl) that appear to be trapped in ice or rapidly freezing water.
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