In the evening, as the sun drops near the tops of the trees, the web of life comes alive and panfish rise to actively feed on zooplankton and other food sources. During this brief period, as long as you’re in the right place, you can cash in with less-than-stellar presentations. But what about the rest …
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Kipp Duncan of Duluth was named the 2010 Turn in Poachers (TIP) “Joe Alexander” Conservation Officer of the Year during the annual TIP banquet held Feb. 7 in Grand Rapids. TIP is a private nonprofit organization operating on private donations. TIP accomplishes its mission of protecting and preserving
Aitkin, Minn. – The safe allowable walleye harvest has been set for Lake Mille Lacs in 2011, and while American Indian tribes’ allocation went up and that of state anglers went down, state officials say it’s likely fishing regulations for the central Minnesota lake will be consistent with last year. DNR officials will meet with
St. Paul – The DNR last week began issuing shooting permits to landowners in the area where a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease. As of earlier this week, it had issued more than 70. The agency also completed its deer population survey in the Pine Island area, and outlined its surveillance goals
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) monitored snowmobile and angling activity on Lake of the Woods and Lake Bronson. A civil citation was issued for allowing dogs to chase big game. Assistance was given to the local sheriff’s department with a rural car accident. CO Larry Milbridge (Warroad) received a number of
Big Six LAKE MILLE LACS East – Perch-fishing reports have picked up, with fish off the mud flats and deep gravel, in 30 to 34 feet. The key has been to get away from the structure. Good-sized tullibees continue to be found throughout the lake in 28 to 35 feet. Walleye action has been sporadic at
St. Paul – Former state Sens. Dennis Frederickson and Bob Lessard were among two of the DNR leadership appointments Commissioner Tom Landwehr announced Tuesday. Shortly after his appointment by Gov. Mark Dayton, Landwehr made Dave Schad his deputy commissioner. During the past month, they’ve worked to round out the agency’s “leadership team.” “It is, from
Madison – The Natural Resources Board approved a harvest quota of 5,235 bears for the 2011 hunting season, which is the same as in 2010, but kill tag numbers will be up a bit from last year based on success rates. At the board’s Jan. 26 meeting, the DNR told board members it will issue
Banquet/Fundraiser Feb. 11-12: SCI Badgerland Banquet, Chula Vista Resort. For more info call Alan Heth, 608-318-2028. Feb. 12: Dodge County NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Reeseville Community Center. For more info call Dean Ziegel, 920-927-5477. Feb. 17: North Country WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Eagle Waters Resort. For more info call Mark Hartmann, 715-479-5067. Feb. 17: Green Bay TU Banquet, Stadium View
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