May 18, 2001

St. Paul While the Minnesota Twins and public education make legislative headlines, the freshwater mussel whose situation is perhaps even more critical in this state continues to fight for funding. More aptly, the Ecological Services Division of the Minnesota DNR is attempting to secure funding to continue its Mussel Resource Survey, which is two years […]

No elk hunt this year DNR Reports St. Paul Moose hunting will resume in northeastern Minnesota this fall for the first time since 1999, according to the DNR. The 2000 northeast Minnesota moose hunt was canceled as an efficiency measure during a time of budget and staff shortages. The northwest moose hunt has been closed

Smalley, who has been the boating safety specialist for the DNR since 1984, has made a mark on boating safety, not only in Minnesota, but nationally and even in Canada. “Tim’s expertise has been tapped over the years by various water safety organizations,” said Kim Elverum, DNR Boat and Water Safety Program administrator. “I was

May 19: The Bow Benders Archery Club (Mankato) will host a Bow Fishing Shoot. For info call 507-243-3308. June 22-23: The Bow Benders Archery Club (Mankato) will host a 3D Shoot from on the Jefferson/German Lake Chain. Call Shane at 507-625-7897 for info.

The meeting will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the Heintz Center on College View Drive Southeast in Rochester. Written comments may be submitted until June 5 at the Minnesota DNR, 2300 Silver Creek Road Northeast, Rochester, MN 55906. Currently in southeast Minnesota, opportunities to ride OHVs on public land are limited to two trail

Officials have outlined efforts to help the endangered Higgens’ eye pearlymussel, which once was common on the river from the Twin Cities to Missouri. Recently, the zebra mussel has contributed to the demise of the Higgens’ eye by overwhelming them and not letting them breed or breathe. Officials may attempt to boost their numbers by

Oct. 11-14: Great Lakes Buck-O-Rama and Game Fair at the LCO Convention Center, Hayward, WI. Thur. 4-9 p.m., Fri. 3-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more info call 218-730-9990. Minnesota Firearms Exchange. Call 763-434-7269 for more information. Saturday shows 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. – 3

Associate Editor St. Paul A long winter, late spring, and low oxygen levels during that long winter notwithstanding, Minnesota’s fishing opener should turn out pretty darn good. Weather permitting. Minnesota DNR Fisheries personnel report the walleye spawn should be complete and many of those large females should already be looking for food in some of

Ramps at several areas have been closed and at least two campgrounds have been affected by floodwaters, but, barring significant rainfall, levels should now subside. For more information on ramp closures, see the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks web site at www.state.sd.us/gfp.