December 27, 2002

Associate Editor St. Paul Members of the DNR commissioner-appointed OHV (off-highway vehicle) task force gathered recently for the last time to finalize a list of recommendations it will forward to the state Legislature. The task force was established by the Legislature last spring resulting from debate about OHV dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, and 4X4s use […]

Officials in that state say it’s important find out what effect the disease has on native species. The virus, know as spring viremia of carp (SVC) killed about 20 percent of the carp population in Cedar Lake. After the disease was confirmed there, state DNRs from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, along with the U.S. Fish

“This is fairly routine under the circumstances,” said DNR Communications Director Dennis Stauffer. “A lot of people will be leaving state government in the coming weeks. We wish him well.” Stauffer said that outgoing DNR Commissioner Allen Garber would not appoint a new Enforcement director, but would choose an acting director in coming days. Appointed

Jan. 11: “How Fast Can You Slice the Ice”. 1st Annual Power Ice Auger World Championships at Ice Fest at Breezy Point Resort in Breezy Point, MN. Registration 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Breezy Point Marina. Hand Auger Division – Fee $5, Stock Auger Division – Fee $10, Modified Auger Division – Fee $15.

Editor Waskish, Minn. The effort to jump-start the walleye fishery on Red Lake will continue in 2003 with the third walleye fry stocking of the lake in five years. Representatives of the joint Red Lake recovery team unanimously agreed last Wednesday to move forward with the stocking after reviewing walleye abundance data from 2002 summer

All entries that were submitted to MDHA were passed along to this year’s MDHA Print of the Year artist, Robert Hautman, who then made the final selection for the name of his print. The winner this year was Dodie Logue, of Delano, who submitted the name, “Autumn Shadows” for the print. Although Logue wasn’t the

Corrigan, 39, will take a pay cut and must retire from her seat on the Bayport City Council. She worked for the agency 15 years ago as a pollution control analyst. Corrigan said her initial attention will go to air and water quality issues and feedlot agriculture. The MPCA has a two-year budget of $217

The show will feature a great selection of Canadian lodges, camps, and outfitters, as well as hunting and fishing seminars, Canadian shore lunch and more. New this year are fishing and hunting simulators and an all-day Canadian pancake breakfast. Show hours are 5-9 p.m., Friday, Jan. 3; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4;

GRAND RAPIDS AREA Splithand Lake is producing walleyes and crappies in 15 to 18 feet of water. Lake Pokegama continues to provide consistent bluegill and crappie action in 10 to 15 feet, and Big Cutfoot Sioux Lake is offering consistent bluegill action as well. Look to Spider Lake for a few nice crappies off the