July 27, 2001

The July 28 event will be held at Kvernmo WMA, located southeast of Hendricks in Lincoln County. Other WMA events include dedication of a new WMA in Redwood County, a recognition of WMA contributors at Game Fair on Aug. 11, and an awards ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion on Aug. 28.

Aug. 25-26: 1st Annual Central Minnesota Hunting Expo at the MotoCity Raceway and MotoDome in Staples. For more info call Jeff or Dawn Oldenburg at 218-894-5089 or 218-894-1487 or email at motocity@wcta.net Aug. 25-26: Zumbro Valley Arms Collectors Annual Gun Show at the Graham Arena West, Olmsted County Fairgrounds in Rochester. Sat: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.;

Field Editor St. Paul Minnesota DNR wildlife officials say the agency is in the early stages of considering a hunting season for greater prairie chickens, a native grouse found in northwestern Minnesota. “Our biologists feel the population can support limited hunting,” says Lloyd Knudson, DNR farmland wildlife coordinator. Wildlife managers have discussed the issue internally

Editor St. Paul The Minnesota DNR estimates that it incurred $285,028 in costs related to the 2001 Special Session and preparations for a possible shutdow an of government services. A July 19 report from the Minnesota Government Shutdown Team itemizes 2001 shutdown cost estimates for Minnesota’s state government. The “Shutdown Preparation Report” breaks down costs

“Fishing, Caring, Sharing,” is a three-hour workshop and participants should bring worms, and/or corn. Other equipment will be provided and parents are encouraged to join their children. Stop in or call the visitor center at (507) 932-3007 during weekday business hours to make reservations. The workshop is free, but state park vehicle permits are required.

July 28: Cannon Falls Chapter of the NWTF is sponsoring Women in the Outdoors Adventure Day. Activities include archery, canoeing, camping, cooking, fly fishing, orienteering, rifle & shotgun and more. For more info call Chris Grunseth at 507-258-4267. Aug. 3: RMEF Golf Scramble at Mississippi National Golf Course, Red Wing, MN at noon. For more

In Minnesota, hunters born after Dec. 31, 1979 must take a DNR safety training course and receive a certificate of completion before purchasing a license for big or small game. And many states now have stringent requirements when it comes to hunter education. For metro information, call (651) 296-4819. Statewide, call 800-646-6367 or check the

Topeka, Kan. Kansas Wildlife and Parks Secretary Steve Williams has been nominated by President Bush to be the next director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The nomination was one of eight, which await Senate confirmation, made Wednesday by Bush. Interior Secretary Gale Norton praised Bush’s choice of Williams. “In his current position, Steve

July 14-15: LAD Archers, Mankato will be hosting a Field Round Shoot at its outdoor range near Mankato. For more info call Mitch at 507-245-3989. Aug. 4: 1st Annual MDHA Bowhunter 3-D Shoot and Rendezvous. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more info call Joe Cannella at 218-327-0583. Aug. 4-5: LAD Archers, Mankato will be