July 30, 2004

Associated Press Forest Lake, Minn. As a pack of wolves looked on, Interior Secretary Gale Norton said it was time to celebrate the dramatic comeback of the often-feared and sometimes-hated predator. Norton said on Friday, July 16 her department plans to take the gray wolf off the endangered species list across a swath of the […]

July 9: 1-6 pm, Rapids Tackle, Grand Rapids July 10: 12-5 pm, Christopherson’s Bait and Tackle, Alexandria July 16: 12-5 pm, Quality Bait & Tackle, Detroit Lakes July 17: 10-3 pm, Reed’s Sporting Goods Baxter July 17: 2-7 pm, Gander Mtn., Duluth July 22: 10-3 pm, Reed’s Sporting Goods, Walker July 24: 10-3 pm, Wilderness

Aug. 13-15: Thompson Antique & Classic Boat Rally, Nestegg Marine in Marinette, Wisc. on the banks of the Menominee River. For more info call Andreas Jordahl Rhude, 612-823-3990. Aug. 14: Southwest Longbeards Women in the Outdoors Event, Bethal Horizons, Dodgeville. For more info call Michelle Helin, 608-935-9709. Aug. 20-22: Custom Rod Builders Guild, Inc. North

Editor St. Paul In an unusual twist from a year ago, Minnesota policy makers found themselves this week defending the state against charges of bias against nonresidents. In recent years, nonresident license fee hikes in North Dakota, Iowa and other states have incensed traveling hunting Minnesotans. But during the 2004 legislative session, Sen. Bob Kierlin,

Associate Editor Duluth, Minn. When the dust settles from a long road of meetings and data examination, duck hunters in Minnesota most likely will see another 60-day hunting season this year, along with 30-day seasons within the season for canvasbacks and pintails. The duck season’s proposed start date is Sept. 25. Members of the Mississippi

Associate Editor Fort Snelling, Minn. The harvest of ducks and geese increased last year in Wisconsin, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife. Surveys indicate the total state duck harvest rose about 28 percent, from a harvest of about 530,000 in 2002 to 677,000 in ’03. The goose harvest composed mainly

July 10: The Minnesota Pole Benders 19th Annual Pan-O-Prog Bass Tournament, Lake Marion in Lakeville. For more info call Duane, 952-469-5629, or Joe, 952-469-4566. July 10-11: 13th Annual Red Door Walleye Tournament. Two man teams, 1st place $5000 based on 100 entries. For more info call 218-678-3686 or checkout www.reddoorresort.com July 17: Iowa State 2004

Contributing Editor Wild Rose, Wis. The DNR’s plan to restore Great Lakes spotted muskies to Green Bay and its tributaries is working well, despite budget cuts that have put a severe dent in many DNR programs. The success is due in part to the generous support of the Musky Clubs Alliance of Wisconsin, and in

July 31: DNR Post Flyway meeting, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Comfort Suites, 205 Foxfire Drive, Waupaca. Aug. 10-11: Natural Resources Board will meet in a location to be announced regarding matters concerning natural resource issues. People who wish to speak to the board during the citizen participation period must register by calling Amy Lemberger,