October 29, 2004

The majority of the state’s hunters are able to purchase either-sex deer licenses at more than 1,800 Electronic License System terminals across the state. However, in lottery deer permit areas where the number of antlerless deer are lower, hunters are required to apply for permits to take deer of either sex. Hunters who do not […]

Forest Lake, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota DNR wrapped up the chemical treatment of two small lakes near Forest Lake with a plant-based, fish-killing poison earlier this week. The treatment of Howard and Mud lakes by boat and helicopter will kill thousands of fish, including carp and bullheads, which the DNR wants to replace with northern

Refuge visitors will notice more truck and heavy equipment traffic entering and leaving the facility during the next three to four weeks. For more information, contact the USFWS at (608) 783-8405.

McQuade Road Safe Harbor is one of seven proposed harbors of refuge along Lake Superior’s North Shore in Minnesota. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis County, Duluth Township, Lakewood Township, the city of Duluth, and the state DNR have been working on plans for the $8 million project for several years. For more

Staff Writer St. Paul For the second time in three weeks, Minnesota was on the receiving end of a federal announcement. First, it was the creation of a national wildlife refuge in Crookston. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced Minnesota is the recipient of about $15 million over three

Representatives from shooting clubs around the state will be on hand to hear from the authors of bills that haven’t passed in recent years, and discuss why they haven’t passed. The MCF hopes to formulate language and strategy to put together a bill that will protect shooting ranges. To confirm attendance, call the MCF office

NORTHEAST METRO Northern pike continue to hit sucker minnows and crankbaits along the weed edges of Beaver Lake, Battle Creek Lake, Forest Lake, and White Bear Lake. Crappie and sunfish action have picked up on Lake Peltier and Centerville Lake in 12 to 15 feet of water. Largemouth bass are active on Big Marine Lake

HUTCHINSON Walleyes continue to be caught on Lake Jennie. Most of these fish are being caught right off shore with crankbaits. On Big Swan Lake and Belle Lake, you’ll also find plenty of walleyes close to shore. Panfish and bass action have slowed, although there aren’t many people chasing them. Pheasant hunters are finding more

Winona Daily News Lake City, Minn. (AP) Dozens of golden sauger and walleye lay tangled in nets piled inside large galvanized steel tubs. Other fish were there, like gizzard shad, channel catfish, redhorse, white bass and freshwater drum. But what mattered most to the state fisheries workers gathered in a garage in Lake City were