May 14, 2004

The DNR Nongame Wildlife Program, Audubon Minnesota, and the Three Rivers Parks District are asking people to report sightings of active osprey nests. Ospreys select nesting sites near the water and build on top of dead trees, power poles, nesting platforms and even water towers. The nests are easy to spot. They are more than […]

Biologists say the three mussels are believed to be declining significantly throughout their range. All three are fairly high priorities for listing, according to the USFWS. Declines of the mussels are primarily due to habitat loss and degradation, officials say. Freshwater mussels play important roles in their ecosystems. As they filter water for food, they

Associate Editor St. Paul Proponents of mourning dove hunting in Minnesota were ready to claim victory this week after the Senate passed a game and fish omnibus bill that includes language making a regulated dove season possible. The House already has passed a similar measure. “It’s a huge win for sportsmen and women, whether or

Associate Editor St. Paul Minnesota’s new record white bass was nearly just another fillet in a frying pan. Instead, it will now have its place in the state record book, at least until a bigger fish comes along. Tony Adolfino, of Joliet, Ill., made a last-second decision literally and spared the fish. He eventually had

Forecast: Expect shallow walleyes in lake country By Glen Schmitt Staff Writer Sauk Centre, Minn. Need shiners for opener walleyes? You’ll find them. Fatheads? Plenty. Rainbow minnows? No problem. Jumbo leeches? Good luck. That’s the word on bait for this year’s fishing opener. Bait dealers have been busy filling minnow tanks this week to prepare

Burning restrictions were lifted last week in Douglas, Grant, Pope, and Stevens counties, and early this week for Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, and Sherburne counties. Burning restrictions remain in effect for several counties. More information about burning restrictions can be found on the DNR’s web site at www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire, or you may call your local DNR office

Abraham reports that while it’s illegal to operate motorized vehicles in WMAs, there has been an increasing number of complaints concerning their operation in both Cedar Rock and Tiger Lake WMAs near Redwood Falls. Horseback riding another illegal activity also has been occurring at Cedar Rock. Abraham said the illegal riding has been tearing up