April 29, 2005

Fishing Events April 30: Fly-Fish the Streams of Southeastern Minn., 7-5 p.m., Eagle Bluff ELC, Lanesboro. Pre-registration required, 507-467-2437, limit 12. May 5: NEW! Introduction to Fly-Tying Classes, 6-8:30 p.m., Gander Mtn., Forest Lake. Limit 12 participants. June 9: Mother & Child Fishing Clinic, Coon Rapids Dam. Register with DNR. June 25: Mother & Child […]

Artists are invited to submit a resume and a portfolio, which may include original artwork and photographs. The selected artist will submit several designs for consideration by the park. The final original artwork will be used for the annual vehicle permit. The final artwork for the permit needs to be completed by September 2005. Artists

Mille Lacs Messenger This spring marks the beginning of a two-year northern pike population study on Mille Lacs that, according to DNR 1837 Treaty Biologist Rick Bruesewitz, will likely show that pike numbers in the lake are considerably higher than they were when the safe harvest level was set at 23,000 pounds in the mid-1990s.

“Only DNR personnel are authorized to release wild turkeys,” said Bill Penning, DNR farmland wildlife program leader. “The best way for landowners to attract turkeys to their property is to provide the right habitat conditions. Local DNR wildlife staff will be happy to provide information for any landowner interested in habitat projects.” Landowners interested in

Staff Writer Ellendale, Minn. — The long-awaited follow-up to the state’s initial Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program is now a reality. At 120,000 acres, it’s the largest CREP agreement ever signed and targets land near waterways in four Minnesota watersheds: Red River in the northwest; Des Moines and Missouri rivers in the southwest; and the Lower

May 21: Annual Lake Fair, Daly Park, Lura Lake near Mapertan. For more info call Robert Brush, 507-893-4458. May 20-22: Gander Mountain presents the Great Northern Side by Side Challenge, Rice Creek, Hunting & Recreation, Little Falls. To register or for more info call Jim Koehler, 763-433-9631 or visit www.woodcockminnesota.org June 22: Take-A-Kid Fishing event,

May 1: Deep Portage RGS Chapter sporting clays shoot, 11 a.m. Reservation required. May 13-15, Aug. 26-28, Sept. 9-11: Wingshooting School. Limited to 16 participants. May 20-22: Intermediate “Trout” Fly Fishing School. Limited to 12 participants. May 21: Bird Walk & Banding Demo, 9 a.m. May 28: Deep Portage Observation Tower, two tours: 10 a.m.

April 30-May 1: 7th Annual Great Hunt N Dog Challenge, American Heritage Hunt Club. NBDCA sanctioned. For more info call Sue Ellwanger, 218-738-5143. April 30: The Sport Spot Charity Crappie Contest, on a lake of your choice, 12:01 a.m. to 5 p.m. weigh in at Sport Spot in Cambridge. For more info call 763-689-5542. June