April 1, 2005

DNR Reports Grand Rapids, Minn. — DNR Wildlife biologists say a recently completed survey that found 6,500 moose in northeast Minn-esota is the most accurate to date. Until last year, the aerial survey had indicated that the moose population was stable at approximately 4,000 moose. The boost in moose surveyed in the past two years […]

Staff Writer St. Paul — Lance Ness has one plea for those concerned about the state’s environmental future: “Drop what you’re doing April 2 for two hours — it’s probably the most important issue of the decade,” said Ness, president of the Fish and Wildlife Legislative Alliance. Ness represents one of more than 35 groups

Counties affected by the April 4 fire restrictions are Anoka, Benton, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Douglas, Grant, Hennepin, Isanti, Pope, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Washington, and Wright. Once restrictions are in place, they’ll continue for four to six weeks, or until vegetation greens up enough to significantly lower the fire danger. Historically, more than 80

April 1: DU Membership Banquet, Falls Ballroom, Little Falls, 6 p.m. For more info call Rick Heurung, 218-575-3375. April 1: West Carver DU Banquet, 6 p.m., Mayer Community Center. For more info call Chad Wachholz, 952-442-2220. April 2: Lesueur DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Caribou Gun Club, LeSueur. For more info call Doug Malm, 507-665-2653. April

Staff Writer St. Paul — Hope for legislation that benefits outdoors-related causes, like a bonding bill, to be passed by the session’s midpoint has been dashed. Legislators last week left for their Easter break — once a self-imposed deadline — having failed to reach agreement on a bonding bill that will include money for a

April 22: Build A Wildlife Area 2005 sporting clay shoot. MN Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake. Create a five member team to support a new Wildlife Area. For more info call Joe Gonsior 763-370-7694.

KC Hall, 1114 West 79th St. Bloomington, MN. For more info call George Selcke, 952-933-2252. Fishers of Men Twin Cities meetings held the first Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., Lutheran Church of The Master, 1200-69 Ave N. Brooklyn Center. For more info contact John Cummins, 612-670-0707 or www.fishfair.com. Women Anglers of Minnesota organization meets

The resulting Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) will determine management policies for both refuges and ensure the refuges fulfill their established purpose and mission. Meetings are slated for April 5, from 4-8 p.m. at the Rice Lake refuge visitor center, five miles south of McGregor on Hwy. 65; April 6, from 5-8 p.m. at the Mille

April 23-24: Twin Arrows 3D Range Faribault Archery Club 2005 3D schedule. All shoots held at their 40 acre outdoor range, 8-2 p.m. For more info see: www.faribaultarchery.org April 17, 23-24, May 15, May 21-22: Traditional and Compound Rochester Archery Club 2005 schedule. Sat. 8-4 p.m., Sun. 8-2 p.m., Rochester Archery Club Range. For more