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August 23, 2002

St. Paul As if the forest tent caterpillars weren’t enough, another insect is attacking trees this summer.

In fact, many oak trees weakened by root damage and the forest tent caterpillar outbreak are dying due to infestation by two-lined chestnut borers (TLCB). The insects are attacking oaks from around Bemidji, Grand Rapids, the Mille Lacs Lake area, to Anoka. Causes of root damage can be flooding, drought, construction or root destruction. A

St. Paul As if the forest tent caterpillars weren’t enough, another insect is attacking trees this summer. Read More »

St. Paul Outdoor News is back at the Minnesota State Fair this year, in our usual location next to the DNR building, at the corner of Judson and Nelson.

Stop by the booth and renew your subscription and receive a free hat. On Sunday, Aug. 25, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Outdoor News editor Rob Drieslein will moderate a chronic wasting disease question-and-answer session on the stage next to the DNR building, featuring experts in Minnesota natural resources and veterinary medicine. The State

St. Paul Outdoor News is back at the Minnesota State Fair this year, in our usual location next to the DNR building, at the corner of Judson and Nelson. Read More »

DNR proposes special regs for 75 northern pike lakes

DNR Reports The Minnesota DNR will hold public input meetings to discuss and take public comments on special regulations proposals for northern pike on 75 lakes located across the state. The proposals are a result of discussions regarding statewide bag limits over the past two years. These discussions resulted in recommendations to change statewide bag

DNR proposes special regs for 75 northern pike lakes Read More »

Walker, Minn. The Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame has announced the selection of two prominent anglers into the Legend’s Hall.

Larry Bolig, a native of the Pierz-Brainerd area, and Dave Genz, of St. Cloud, will be inducted Aug. 24. Bollig distinguished himself as a tournament angler and in the media, as a contributor to Outdoor News, In-Fisherman, and the Star Tribune, and KSTP Radio. Genz has made his mark ice fishing. He’s developed the Fish

Walker, Minn. The Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame has announced the selection of two prominent anglers into the Legend’s Hall. Read More »

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