June 4, 2004

Although restrictions have been lifted statewide, there still are several localized dry areas in northeastern Minnesota, and Forestry officials may limit the issuance of burning permits in these areas. More information about open burning can be found on the DNR web site at www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire or by calling your local DNR office.

The guided bird tour begins at 7 a.m. and will feature birds like the red-eyed vireo and warblers; the wildflower tour begins at 10 a.m. and participants should expect to see flowers such as wild lupine and columbine. Pre-registration is required by calling Nancy Haugen, refuge public use specialist, at (763) 389-3323, ext. 13. Participants

July 5: Eau Claire National Rifle Club CMP Sanctioned John C. Garand Match, Club range, Hwy QQ, Eau Claire. Fore more info call Donald Nussberger, 715-962-4081. July 11, Aug 21-22: Oconomowoc Sportsmen Club 3D Shoots, 8 am-2 p.m. all dates. For more info call Wally Steinke, 262 -593-8315. July 18, Aug. 21-22: Outdoor Archery 3D

Matheys said hunters have tried just about everything to kill a pig or two, including using box traps, baiting, hounds, horses, ambushing them, still-hunting, and relying on dumb luck. A rifle seems to be the gun of choice for wild hog hunters. Because wild hogs are an unprotected animal, they can be hunted all year,

Staff Writer Winona, Minn. Thanks to a rule the DNR is now enforcing, walleye anglers on the Minnesota side of the Mississippi River are changing their angling tactics. The DNR recently banned bait shops from collecting and selling willow cats, a popular live bait in the area, after reviewing existing regulations. Willow cats, also referred

The 2,200-acre area was created following 1997 flooding. The Red River State Recreation Area extends about 6.6 miles along the east side of the Red River and 4.6 miles along the Red Lake River. Events June 6 include a boat and camper show, dedication ceremony, a community picnic, and more. All events are free and

June 5: Friends of the Tuscobia Trail ATV Ride, Park Falls, refreshments at noon; register by contacting the Ladysmith DNR office, 715-532-3911 or e-mail: timothy.miller@dnr.state.wi.us. June 5: National Trails Day statewide, with events planned nationwide and statewide. For event info, e-mail the DNR at wiparks@dnr.state.wi.us, or go to www.dnr.state.wi.us. or call 608-266-2181 or 715-762-3204. June

Associate Editor St. Paul DNR Fisheries folks in recent days have been posting boat accesses across the state, informing people of proposed special regulations for walleyes, northern pike, crappies, bass, and sunfish. The proposals all draw from the “toolbox” of possibilities the DNR developed. Foremost, DNR officials hope the toolbox regulations simplify special regulations for

LAKE MILLE LACS East – Look for active walleyes on the shallow rocks and points. Windy conditions spike this bite during the day, though the evening hours have been productive as well. Slip bobbers and leeches are the best way to approach these areas. The deep, main lake structure has yet to produce numbers, although