St. Paul – With fewer than two weeks to go in the current legislative session, everything from the DNR’s budget to game and fish policy items to new rules pertaining to aquatic invasive species remains in limbo. The regular session ends at midnight on May 23. While there have been whispers of a special session, …
District 1 – Baudette area CO Larry Milbridge (Warroad) spent time checking northern pike anglers near Warroad, investigating illegal fires, and working on seasonal equipment issues. CO Jeff Birchem (Baudette) attended annual training at Camp Ripley and followed up on complaints of littering and illegal minnow traps. An after-dark patrol was conducted on the Rainy
Banquets/Fundraisers. Aug. 5: McGregor Chapter MDHA Banquet, 5:30 p.m., McGregor Community Center. For more info call Bob Dreger, 218-768-4079. Outdoor Media • Ron Schara’s Minnesota Bound, Saturdays at noon, Sunday at 10:30 on KARE 11, KTTC in Rochester, KBJR in Duluth, KVLY in Fargo and KEYC in Mankato. • Outdoor Talk Radio with Tim Lesmeister and
‘Fish In’ planned for Upper Red Aitkin, Minn. – It’s been a long, drawn-out spring fishing season for members of the six Ojibwe bands that net and spear fish from Mille Lacs in central Minnesota, the 1837 Treaty area. As of Tuesday, band members had taken just over 60,000 pounds of walleyes, according to the
Big Six LAKE MILLE LACS There hasn’t been much fishing to report but anglers should expect a good opener. With the cool water you’ll want to work slow and down-size your presentations. Look to the shallow breaks, shallow reefs, and north-end sand to be holding the most active fish. Johnson’s Portside (320) 676-3811 www.johnsonsportside.com Terry’s Boat
Bemidji, Minn. – The final tally of the state’s nesting goose population isn’t available yet, but Dave Rave says things look good. Perhaps not as good as last year, but good nonetheless. “Last year was just phenomenal,” said Rave, the DNR’s goose specialist in Bemidji. “This year is going to be good – I don’t
The Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation is soliciting nominations for this year’s candidates for induction into the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame. The deadline to submit nominations is 5 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2011. The Outdoor Hall of Fame annually recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant and lasting contributions toward Arizona’s wildlife, the
AUGUSTA, ME – This spring, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is strongly encouraging homeowners to take food source and food-odor prevention steps around their properties as ways to deter bears that could become a nuisance or danger. Bears have recently emerged from their dens throughout Maine and are in search of food
The winning design for California’s 2011 Duck Stamp will be selected at a judging event on May 27 on the West Steps of the Capitol. Sixteen talented artists from around the country submitted their original art for consideration for the stamp. In past years, California waterfowl hunters were required to purchase the stamp and affix
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