September 13, 2002

Longer seasons are being sought because the resident Canada goose population has continued to grow. Hunters planning to hunt during the experimental portion of the season should consider assisting the DNR by contacting their local area wildlife manager for details on how to help.

Correspondent Madison University of Wisconsin pathologists working to spool up the state’s only lab capable of testing for chronic wasting disease are hoping for in-state testing to begin in late September. The project is being paid for with $901,000 from the DNR’s agricultural damage fund. Money from the sale of bonus antlerless tags goes into

July 12-13: Canoe & Kayak Overnight on the Rum. July 13: A Day Canoeing the Crow River at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve. July 20: Shooting Clinic at Horse & Hunt Club from 1-4 p.m. July 27-28: Firearms Safety Classes for Women, Grand Rapids Shooting Sports Ed. Center. Aug. 1-4: Sea Kayaking in the Apostle Islands.

July 14-19: Forkhorn II Advanced Deer Hunting Camp sponsored by the MDHA July 21-26: Upland Bird Hunting Camp sponsored by the Ruffed Grouse Society & Pheasants Forever July 21-26: Young Women in Science Camp July 28-Aug. 2: Aquatic/Fishing Camp Aug. 11-12: Rock Climbing, North Shore of Lake Superior. Aug. 14-18: BWCAW Canoe Trip, Laurentian ELC,

Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Dec. 22: Southeastern Rod & Gun Club Merchandise Shoot. For more info call Tim or Amanda, 262-363-0533 or 262-470-0754.

Editor This is one of a series of articles profiling the candidates for U.S. Senate. Watch for future articles profiling Democrat Sen. Paul Wellstone, Green Party candidate Ed McGaa, and Independence Party candidate Jim Moore in future issues of Outdoor News this fall. All candidate profiles will be posted at www.outdoornews.com between now and the

That means young hunters and their mentors will have to be especially careful during this year’s hunt, according to DNR officials. The now available 2002 Minnesota Waterfowl Hunting Regulations Supplement contains details about this Youth Waterfowl Day as well as other waterfowl hunting regulations.

Nov. 16-17: Moorhead Nat’l Guard Armory. Nov. 30 – Dec 1: St. Cloud Nat’l Guard Armory. Dec. 21-22: Duluth Nat’l Guard Armory. MN Weapons Collectors Assoc. (MWCA). 2002 Gun Show & Sales. For more info call 612-721-8976 check out www.mwca.org. Hours Sat.: 8 – 5 p.m. & Sun. 9 – 3 p.m. Adm. $5, 12

Sept. 21: Balsam Lake Rod & Gun Club, Balsam Lake, hosted by Upper St Croix Struttin’ Toms. Call: Carolyn Peterson, 715-857-5897. Oct. 11 -13: Whispering Emerald Ridge Game Farm, Menomonie, hosted by Whispering Emerald Ridge Game. Call: Teresa Olson, 715-235-2588.