August 10, 2001

Associate Editor Grand Rapids, Minn. With bear baiting about to begin, and the bear hunting season not far behind, reports indicate natural food sources available for bears are adequate. Complaints of nuisance bears, usually indicators of the natural crop of food, are “par for the course,” according to DNR Conservation Officer Jim Tischler, of Ironton. […]

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.;

Aug. 7-23: North Mankato Police Frearms Training will be held at the police department. Call 507-625 2305 ext. 747. Aug. 28: Dennis Hunt, one of the premier goose hunters will be holding a free seminar at Walmart in Detroit Lakes from 7:00-8:00 p.m., teaching you to become a better goose hunter by using the decoy

Walleyes are hitting redtails in 20 to 30 feet of water on Big and Little Pine Lake. Big Pine is also kicking out northern pike along the 10- to 12-foot weedlines. On Lake Marion, bass anglers are hitting a lot of fish in 10 feet of water. Star Lake, Little McDonald, and Paul Lake are

Aug. 3: RMEF Golf Scramble at Mississippi National Golf Course in Red Wing at noon. For more info call Denise Braegelmann at 952-974-5267. Aug. 4: Cedar River Longbeards Chapter event at Cedar Valley Conservation Club in Austin. Contact Sue Olson at 507-433-1048 or Sue Thorpe at 507-433-6327. Aug. 4: Bear Creek Longbeards Chapter of NWTF

A major topic was how game abundance affects the future and appeal of hunting for upcoming generations. Discussion then followed on the needs facing wildlife on private lands, solutions that would fill those needs, and what could be expected to improve wildlife populations, the Game and Fish Coalition reports. The Federal Farm Bill currently being

Aug. 15: Les Kouba/Jimmy Robinson Memorial Shoot celebrating the 20th Anniversaries of TIP and Game Fair at the MN Horse and Hunt Club in Prior Lake at 12 noon. For more info call 952-447-2266. Aug. 18: 3rd Annual Courage Duluth “Shoot For Fun” Trap Shooting Competition at Superior Trap & Gun Club, 5642 S. Hwy

Aug. 13: DU Quackettes Chapter #190 13th Annual Banquet at Dan Patch American Legion Post 643 in Savage. Social hour: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 7 p.m. Special events: 8 p.m. For further ticket info call Rosie or Al at 952-447-4311. Aug. 16: DU New Brighton Chapter 13 Annual Banquet at New Brighton Family Service Center beginning

Associate Editor It may not be your traditional opening day walleye lake, but that’s OK; opening day is long past. However, Big Turtle Lake in Beltrami County may be your key to eyes throughout the summer months. “It’s a pretty good walleye fishery,” says Gary Barnard, DNR Fisheries supervisor in nearby Bemidji. A combination of