September 3, 2004

This year’s supplement contains color illustrations to help hunters identify ducks on the wing, as well as shooting tips and information on how to avoid common waterfowling violations. The cost of adding the new information was offset by advertising. Minnesota’s duck season will be Sept. 25-Nov. 23. The waterfowl hunting supplement also is available on […]

Contributing Writer With poor nesting results on the tundra, later-than-historical migration times and a large local population of geese, 2004 goose hunting opening and end dates are all over the calendar, literally. Some zones have an early hunt, others don’t. At the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Refuge, an early hunt is not in the cards.

Steering committee believes the bird species is just part of lake’s problem By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Walker, Minn. A federal grant secured by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe will help fund a study that could begin answering the question: What’s happening with Leech Lake’s walleyes? Though little data exist to confirm their notion,

Associated Press Duluth, Minn. An 11-year-old Silver Bay boy was out hunting frogs on Island Lake, about 40 miles southwest of Duluth, when he became the prey. A large fish, probably a muskellunge (esox masquinongy) or a northern pike (esox lucious), attacked the boy about 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, as he and his young

At the event, outdoors leaders will interact and exchange ideas with Minnesota legislators, the DNR, and national outdoors industry leaders. Sen. Mark Dayton, Congressman Collin Peterson, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty attended last year and have been invited to return. A $45 registration fee includes materials, food, and beverages. The summit begins at 9 a.m.

DNR Reports St. Paul This year the application deadline for a Minnesota either-sex deer hunting permit is Sept. 9. Hunters who want to obtain an either-sex permit in a lottery area need to purchase their license and apply before the deadline. “While most either-sex permits will be available over the counter this year, there are

The CRP signup comes on the heels of President George W. Bush’s Aug. 4 announcement in Minnesota that CRP will continue into the future, and that the USDA will reach a fully enrolled program at 39.2 million acres. Originally established in 1985, CRP offers annual payments for 10- or 15-year contracts to participants who establish