August 8, 2003

Just look hard at your target and shoot? By Mike Strandlund After 10 years of hunting with compounds, here I was, learning how to shoot a bow. The slender longbow felt feather-light in my hand, yet mule-stubborn as I strained back the string. And as I gazed through the void normally occupied by sight pins, […]

Those interested should register by Aug. 8. To learn more about the events or to register, call 1-800-821-TREE, or log onto the MDHA web site at: www.mndeerhunters.com.

Associate Editor Amid criticism from waterfowling groups and individuals, an organization from Texas known as the National Waterfowlers Registry has canceled sponsorship of a contest that would’ve paid duck hunters up to $1 million for shooting ducks sporting specific bands. In a letter posted on its web site last week, the NWR says the Megaduck

Editor Richmond, Minn. A Stearns County gobbler has set new records in two categories for Minnesota wild turkeys. On Saturday, May 17, John Kuhl, of Richmond, Minn., shot a gobbler that officially registered as the top typical wild turkey ever taken in Minnesota under the National Wild Turkey Federation’s overall scoring system. It also occupies

Again this year the 22nd Annual Game Fair experts in various outdoor sporting fields will present free seminars, organizations will be represented, there will be shooting and archery events, along with dog events, a favorite of show-goers. Included in this year’s agenda is John Satterwhite, who’s been dazzling Game Fair attendees with his shooting exhibitions

The farm’s owner, Stan Hall of Almond, lost an earlier attempt to get a judge to block the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection from killing his 147 animals. Wisconsin law authorizes the state to order the killing of farm-raised deer and elk to be tested for CWD if there’s reason to believe

NORTHWEST METRO The walleye bite continues to be tough, but northern pike anglers are doing very well with sucker minnows along the outside weed edges of Buffalo Lake and Waverly Lake. The weed edges and weed pockets of Rock Lake, Maple Lake, and Waverly continue to hold plenty of sunfish. Look to the weeded areas