August 15, 2003

Lang has been a CO since 1980. He’s now known throughout the Perham area for his efforts to fight impaired recreational activities by removing 123 recreational vehicle operators, boat drivers, and impaired hunters from the roads, lakes, and fields since 1991. During the 2002 snowmobile season, 10 people died in 179 reported accidents in Minnesota. […]

Associate Editor Madison State DNR officials have made their choices known, waterfowl groups and the Conservation Congress have weighed in, and now it’s up to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board to decide just when waterfowlers will pursue ducks this fall. According to Michelle Lehner, DNR assistant migratory game bird specialist, the NRB was scheduled to

Editor Madison Ruffed grouse hunters might not see much of a change from last year, but state pheasant hunters should notice a sizeable increase in wild birds from last year, according to Andrea Robidoux, of Madison, DNR assistant upland wildlife ecologist. Robidoux is still waiting to hear something on late summer grouse brood observations. “But,

Aug. 25: Goose calling seminar by Tim Grounds at the Sportsman’s Warehouse in Coon Rapids, MN. Free to the public. Call 763-560-2000 for more info. Sept. 13: Deer hunting seminar by Dr. Kan Nordberg at the Sportsman’s Warehouse in Coon Rapids, MN. Free to the public. Call 763-560-2000 for more info. Sept. 26-28: Field Training

Associate Editor Washington, D.C. U.S. hunters who travel to Canada and wish to bring wild game meat home with them will be allowed to do that this fall, but they must understand some new procedures first. And those who wish to return trophy racks must adhere to some strict rules for animals such as deer,

Hamrick’s design was selected from about 15 designs at this year’s contest. The other finalist was Stuart Nelson, of Cloquet. The DNR sells about 90,000 trout and salmon stamps each year. The 2004 stamp will cost $10 and proceeds will go toward trout and salmon habitat improvement and stocking programs.

Feb. 6-8, 2004: Milwaukee Musky Expo, Reuters Show Productions, LLC, State Fair Park. For more info call Douglas Reuter, 608-833-6955 or check out www.muskyexpo.com

The Minnesota DNR will accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis. The proposed goose season dates at LqP will be Saturday, Oct. 11 through Wednesday, Nov. 19. Hunters must apply on a standard 3-inch by 5-inch postcard bearing the applicant’s full name and address, and listing first, second, and third choices of hunting dates. Only

DNR Reports St. Paul The DNR announced plans Tuesday to triple the number of wild deer tested for chronic wasting disease during this fall’s hunting seasons. No positive results were found last year in tests on about 4,400 deer. This fall, the goal is to test 13,000 hunter-harvested deer for CWD. The intensified effort is