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Michigan State researchers target sea lamprey’s ‘signals’ to protect fisheries

Research into sea lamprey chemical communication could add a powerful new tool to the fight against one of the Great Lakes’ most destructive invasive species. Scientists at Michigan State University and their collaborators are studying ways to disrupt the pheromones that sea lampreys use to find mates, potentially reducing reproduction without harming other fish. Their ...

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Commentary: Three-bird duck proposal doesn’t address Minnesota’s bigger waterfowling issues

The Minnesota DNR is proposing a new, optional three-duck bag limit that would allow hunters to harvest three ducks of any species daily. The Duck ...
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State Roundup: A simple solution to paying for Wisconsin’s wolf damage claims

Wolf kills of livestock and pets are down in Wisconsin a bit from last year at this time, but the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) ...
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Outdoor Insights: Is Minnesota’s proposed three-duck bag option another step in ‘dumbing down’ duck hunting?

The existing six-bird bag limit with conditional sex and species limits – like two hen mallards, three wood ducks, two canvasbacks, etc. – would remain ...
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