January 19, 2001

Feb. 10: The Dunn County Fish & Games Association’s 48th annual ice fishing contest will run from 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. on Lake Menomin. Tickets, beverages, snacks and hot sandwiches will be available at the contest headquarters at the clubhouse in Menomonie. There will be $750 in cash drawings and many merchandise […]

Sitting on a frozen lake, staring at a hole and watching for a barely perceptible bobber twitch must seem quite peculiar to those who don’t fish. For those of us who enjoy fishing, however, ice angling is an anticipated pastime. As much we complain about the changing weather, the variety of seasons we are blessed

All three Red River positions will be temporary for the 2001 season, but the hours will be full-time with a schedule of four 10-hour days per week. The creel census clerks will interview anglers and measure fish to determine overall fishing pressure on the Red River, along with catch rates, harvest rates and size data

Officer Jeff Birchem (Warroad) continues to investigate a dead wolf reported in the area. He received complaints of dogs chasing deer. Enforcement action was taken for ATV violations, unattended lines, and no license in possession. Officer Jim DeVault (Baudette) registered otter following the close of the season. FTO Francis and COC Howe assisted on Lake

I’ve had an Alberta whitetail hunt on my mind for the past 15 years. But I never went because I kept hearing horror stories about outlaw outfitters who did nothing but road hunt and were not real particular about trespassing. I wanted no part of those shenanigans. Then last summer my buddy Jim Riley, who

St. Paul It’s a new year for the Minnesota Legislature, but the requests from the state DNR will be much the same this session. Three of last year’s top priorities are in the “finishing up” form, according to DNR Deputy Commissioner Steve Morse. “Clearly, our number one priority is funding,” he said. Last session, the

The Steele County Chapter has worked with Willow Creek School for nine years creating the Willow Creek Nature Center, which provides an educational opportunity sixth grade students in which Owatonna Public School students take part.

Jan. 16: A series of seven classes will be held on Tuesday evenings, at the Hastings Police Department Training room, from 6-9 p.m. A bow hunter certification class will be offered in an eighth session. Register now as space is limited. To register or for more information, please call Vern at 612-722-1582, or Larry at

Sitting on a frozen lake, staring at a hole and watching for a barely perceptible bobber twitch must seem quite peculiar to those who don’t fish. For those of us who enjoy fishing, however, ice angling is an anticipated pastime. As much we complain about the changing weather, the variety of seasons we are blessed