November 8, 2002

Associate Editor Cass Lake, Minn. Permanent treestands used for deer and/or bear hunting may soon become dinosaurs of the forest, according to some public lands managers. In fact, hunters who leave their stands within national forests in Minnesota could face fines for the illegal activity beginning this year. Similar action on state forest land may […]

Editor Madison With a statewide deer population estimate of 1.6 million animals, DNR wildlife biologists hope hunters can keep pace with harvest goals in light of the concerns over chronic wasting disease (CWD). One thing is for sure: Hunters will have more hunting opportunities this fall than in previous seasons, including liberal numbers of antlerless

Staff Writer New Ulm, Minn. Healthy deer numbers and strong license sales point to an excellent, if not record-setting, harvest of white-tailed deer this firearms season. But two other factors also will play significant roles when the season kicks off Nov. 9. The weather and late crop harvest could play a big role in determining

Sales down 2.6 percent as of Tuesday By Rob Drieslein Editor St. Paul Judging from license sales in recent days, Minnesota white-tailed deer hunters are ready to hit the woods, trails, and fields in droves this Saturday, Nov. 9. The rate of deer license sales for the 2002 Minnesota white-tailed deer season accelerated late last

Momper formerly was group leader for the administration of the National Environmental Policy Act, appeals and litigation, in Denver. He’s also worked on two hotshot crews, helitack and fire prevention during his Forest Service career. Momper has a bachelor of science degree in forest management from Oklahoma State University.

The BOW program will hold its winter workshop Feb. 28-March 2 at Gunflint Trail Lodge near Grand Marais. Programs such as trapping or polar fleece mitten making are on the agenda, according to Jean Bergerson, BOW coordinator. Registration forms are available from the Minnesota DNR Information Center by calling (651) 296-6157 or toll free at

May 16-18, 2003: Adult Fly Fishing School. May 30-June 1, 2003: Adult Wingshooting School (Session I) Aug. 22-24, 2003: Adult Winshooting School (Session II)

Matt Norby, of the DNR at LqP, said hunting had been very good of late. The season was extended from 30 days to 40 days two years ago, as the peak of Canada goose migration was occurring after the season there had closed.

Oct. 19 – Dec. 31: Ring-necked pheasant season. Oct. 19 – Nov. 10: Sharp-tailed grouse season. Oct. 19 – Dec. 11: Bobwhite quail season. Oct. 19 – Dec. 31: Gray (Hungarian) partridge season (closed in Clark, Marathon, and Taylor counties). Oct. 19 – Feb. 28: Southern Zone cottontail rabbit. Oct. 19 – Nov. 15: Jackrabbit.