Minnesota and News

	Title	Issue
	National hunt suggests decent 2012 grouse, woodcock hatch Ruffed grouse, it seems, pulled off a decent hatch this year. By Joe Albert Associate Editor	October 2012
	Problems emerge with duck season splits A few waterfowl hunters found themselves on the wrong side of the law last week, hunting as they were during the closed season in the Central and South duck zones. By Joe Albert Associate Editor	October 2012
	Haying taking a bite out of walk-in area program As pheasant hunters head afield this weekend, they may find that places they’d hoped to hunt aren’t what they’d expected. By Tim Spielman Associate Editor	October 2012
	Minnesota Bear harvest will top 2011’s The bear harvest in Minnesota won’t set any records this year, but state officials say the kill already has surpassed that of last year, and that hunter success has been satisfying, too. By Tim Spielman Associate Editor	October 2012
	Spinning-wing rules nearing an end? When spinning-wing decoys broke onto the duck-hunting scene, the reaction was swift and similar to what occurred with the advent of fish finders. By Joe Albert Associate Editor	September 2012
	Upbeat reports so far from duck hunt There were some hunters disappointed with the number of birds they encountered, which is always the case on opening weekend. Statewide, however, good reports were more consistent than bad ones. By Glen Schmitt Staff Writer	September 2012
	Fewest licenses ever for northeast moose season Moose hunters in the northeastern part of the state possess the fewest number of permits ever given out for the hunt, which kicks off Saturday. By Joe Albert Associate Editor	September 2012
	A lawsuit challenge for state wolf hunt Two animal rights groups seek court injunction to stop opening of hunting, trapping seasons By Tim Spielman Associate Editor	September 2012
	23,000 apply for wolf tags in Minnesota The DNR received nearly four times as many applications for wolf-hunting and trapping licenses as are available for the inaugural seasons later this year. By Joe Albert Associate Editor	September 2012
	Low water for duck hunters this fall Where there’s water, there are ducks. But in some areas of the state, finding water or places to access it for the waterfowl opener on Sept. 22 will involve more work and maybe a change in plans By Glen Schmitt Staff Writer	September 2012