June 22, 2001

Field Editor St. Paul A state government shutdown on July 1 could throw a monkey wrench into Fourth of July weekend plans for many Minnesotans. Closures of state-operated facilities would occur and travel on highways could be delayed or even dangerous. State officials are releasing little information about what may occur if a shutdown becomes […]

Sept. 8: TIP (Turn In Poachers) banquet Detroit Lakes Elks Club. For more info call 651-406-9111. June 24: The Lewiston Sportsmen’s Club 3D Shoot fundraiser for the Winona County Food Shelf. 30 3D targets. For more info call Chuck at 507-689-4563 or cperry@rconnect.com. August 24: The Elk River Goldeneyes Chapter #109 is holding its Annual

Aug. 14-15: Natural Resources Board will meet in a location yet to be confirmed. Call Linda Jahns (608) 267-7420.

Associate Editor Bemidji, Minn. The number of ducks counted in Minnesota’s waterfowl breeding ground survey was largely the same as a year ago, the DNR said last week. According to Jeff Lawrence, DNR waterfowl expert located in Bemidji, this year’s count, done together with staff from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, yielded about 716,000

NORTHEAST METRO Bass anglers continue to do very well on most area lakes. With a few days of consistent weather these fish have been shallow. If a weather front moves through, look deeper for consistent catches. White Bear Lake and Forest Lake continue to give up plenty of northern pike. Sunfish are hitting in shallow

The Rio Conservation Club, Inc. 2001 Chicken Shoot Schedule. For more info. Contact John Stott at 608-429-2550. June 17: Columbia County Sporting Alliance Youth Shoot; June 24; July 24; July 29; Aug. 26; Sept. 30: Pig Roast.

The committee will recommend that reopening a shooting range in the Sand Dunes would be incompatible with other uses and with the current rate of development in the area, and that horse camp facilities be divided between the north and south units of the forest. The recommendations have been accepted by DNR Commissioner Allen Garber.

Baraboo, Wis. Sauk County 4-H Shooting Sports will sponsor its first sporting clays fund-raiser on Saturday, June 23, at the Circus City Sportsmen’s Club, E11781 Trapshoot Road, Baraboo. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a rain date of June 24. Register on the spot; the last line-up will be at

July 7-8: Bow Hunter Ed. at Badger State Sportsman’s Club. For more info call Dennis Goody at 608-788-2321. July 15: Bow Hunter Safety (beginning) at Nekoosa Library. For more info call Dale Zawislan 715-886-5808. July 16: Combined Hunter & Bow Hunter Ed. Class at Jim Falls Lions Club. For more info call Jeffrey Zabler at