February 18, 2005

Feb. 25: Predator Hunting seminar by Wayne Schmeling & Jamie Olson, 6:30-8 p.m., Gander Mtn., Bemidji. For more info call Karl or Wayne, 218-755-6150. Feb. 26: Lowrance Electronics School, Gander Mtn, Lakeville, Bruce Samson and Bill Diedrich will be teaching an in-depth, seven hour class. Registration and fee required, class size limited. Forms available at …

Feb. 23: Recoil Reduction seminar by Tim Rossbach, 6:30-8 p.m., Gander Mtn., Bemidji. For more info call Karl or Wayne, 218-755-6150. Read More »

Don’t forget to let the kids enjoy the “Kids Fishing Carnival” area. Take in a seminar conducted by the likes of Jim Moynagh, Tim Lesmeister, Scott Bonnema, Scott Petersen, and more. And check out the lineup of fishing gear, wildlife art, and resorters. The show runs 2-9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18; 10 a.m. to

Feb. 18-20: Minnesota Walleye & Bass Fishing Expo, National Sports Center, Blaine. For more info call 763-786-6031. Feb. 26: Mid-State Chapter of Minn. Darkhouse & Angling Assoc. Fish Decoy Show, 10-3 p.m., VFW Alexandria. For more info call Bob Halvorson, 320-354-3454. Feb. 26-27: 2005 MDHA Outdoor Expo, Sat. 9-4 p.m., Sun.10-2 p.m., Shooting Star Event

Show hours are noon to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20. Admission is $5 for adults, $2.50 for kids ages 6-12, and free for those under age 6. Be sure to stop by the Outdoor News

Shooting deer within Duluth city limits has been prohibited for at least 10 years. The idea to hold a hunt has gained momentum with more frequent car-deer accidents and reports of deer dining on people’s shrubs and gardens. Opponents of a hunt are concerned about the danger. They also say the deer give Duluth a

Staff Writer St. Paul Wildlife experts are mostly dismissive of proposals in the Minnesota Legislature to allow counties to set up coyote bounties. Rep. Aaron Peterson, DFL-Madison, is the chief author of the House bill, which includes 34 co-author lawmakers from across the state. “Coyotes are becoming an increasing threat in Minnesota and they are

LAKE MILLE LACS East – Walleyes continue to be caught, but there’s more work involved. Do a lot of hole hopping in 28 to 36 feet of water on or just off the mud flats. Jigging spoons are still working better than setlines. Perch reports also have been sporadic. The best reports are coming from

Staff Writer St. Paul The fast and furious pace at which bills were being introduced in the Legislature has slowed, but a few proposals related to the outdoors have surfaced during the past week. In the House, Rep. Denny McNamara, R-Hastings, has introduced a companion bill to the one put forward recently by Sen. Pat

Feb. 26-27: Vegas Shoot: March 26: 300 Round State Warm-Up Rochester Archery Club 2005 schedule. Sat. 8-4 p.m., Sun. 8-2 p.m., Rochester Archery Club Range. For more info call Jason Schuh-Dodge, 507-358-9199. Feb. 20: Rochester Archery Club’s Winter Shoot. Compound or Traditional shooters welcomed! April 9-10: Compound and Traditional shooters welcomed!