May 10, 2002

Field Editor St. Paul Responding to budget cuts, the Minnesota DNR is closing its regional offices in Brainerd and Rochester July 1. Layoffs are expected in several agency divisions. The DNR buildings in both communities will remain open and provide offices for area staff and some agency programs. “This is primarily being driven by budget […]

June 22-23: The 8th Annual “Trap Shoot for the Heart” will be held at the Fin N’ Feather Sportsmans Club in Palmyra. Call Jerry Haecker at 262-965-3561 for more info. July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 14, 21, 28: Izaak Walton League, Stevens Point, 3D Shoots from 6 p.m. to dark. Contact Tony at 715-344-0166

St. Paul After cruising through a Senate committee on Monday, the so-called 3/16s proposal struck some rough water Tuesday in the House Government Operations Committee. Proponents hope the legislation can see floor votes before the 2002 Legislative Session ends May 20. Earlier this month, gubernatorial politics gave fresh life to the 3/16s plan, which would

The USFWS says the process will include public meetings, workshops, and written comments beginning this fall. Bill Hartwig, the USFWS’s Midwest regional director, said about 3 million people visit the 230,000-acre Upper Mississippi refuge annually. That refuge was established in 1924. For more information, call (507) 454-7351, or (608) 783-8405.

LAKE MILLE LACS Crappie action has slowed during midday hours. The early morning and evening hours are giving up a few fish. Look to Father Hennepin, Izaty’s and Mac’s Twin Bay as a few of the better spots. Most channels and harbors along the south end also are giving up a few crappies and perch.

May 17: Winnebago Conservation Club 9th Annual Banquet at the Hilton Gardens Inn, 1355 20th Ave., Oshkosh. There will be an auction of sporting goods, wildlife prints, also raffles, door prizes and more. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. Contact Bill Tollard at 920-688-2218 or Betty Schneider at 920-688-3122 for more

May 18-19: Green County Conservation League Gun Show at the Green County Fairgrounds, Monroe, WI. Sat: 9-5 p.m.; Sun: 9-3 p.m. For more info call 608-897-4030. June 10-28: Baldwin-Woodville Area School District will be conducting a basic fishing class for 20-24 third and fourth graders at the Greenfield Elementary School. Call Donald M. Nelson at