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Editor St. Paul Former DNR fisheries biologist and outdoors writer Dick Sternberg has prepared a 27-page report scrutinizing the Minnesota DNR’s treaty management strategies on Lake Mille Lacs. Sternberg met with DNR Fisheries officials last week on the matter, and presented the complete report on Monday to DNR Commissioner Allen Garber, along with Reps. Mark […]

The Sportshow includes more than 600 exhibitors featuring everything for the outdoorsman or woman. You’ll find hunting and fishing gear, along with boats, campers, and docks. The NRA will offer a “Virtual Hunt,” and Kansas natives will perform stunts with live rattlesnakes. Or you can take in a seminar; Jim McDonnell’s Kid’s Fishing Clinic and

April 4-7: 18th Annual U.S. Open Pheasant Championship at the Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club in Prior Lake. NATHA Tournament. For registration or more info call 952-447-2272 or check out www.mnhorseandhunt.com June 1-2: 14th Annual Mercury Walleye Classic on Leech Lake in Walker. Over $100,000 at stake. To enter and for more info call 218-547-4714

in the Coliseum Bldg., Minnesota State Fair-grounds. Fri: 3-10 p.m., Sat: 9- 7 p.m.; Sun: 9- 5 p.m. For more info check out the website: www.amdeerclassic.com or call 952-848-4275. Mar. 16-17: Deerwood Civic & Commerce Gun Show at the Deerwood Auditorium. Sat: 9-5 p.m.; Sun: 10-3 p.m. For more info call Janice Habighorst at 218-534-3163.

Madison All ice fishing shelters must be removed from inland waters north of Hwy. 64 by March 15. Ice anglers may want to consider beginning the removal process since slushy conditions on the lakes may make removal of the ice shanties more difficult. Also, all annual fishing and hunting licenses expire March 31. New licenses

Mar. 23-24: 2002 C-E-T Adult Hunter Safety course at Gale, Ettrick, Trempealeau High School, Rm 82 in Galesville, WI. Sat. 10-8 p.m.; Sun. 10-5 p.m. For more info call Richard Hampe at 608-582-4091 evenings. April 9: Hunter Safety Education at White River Town Hall at 6 p.m. For more info call Frank Lipka at 715-278-3736.

Field Editor St. Paul An amendment to ban cross-country travel with off-highway vehicles (OHV) on Minnesota state forests has been added to House File 2970. OHV enthusiasts, represented by the All Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota (ATVAM), say they support the ban. Sonia Bartz, president of ATVAM said in a release last week, “Our goal

Mar. 28: Fisherman’s Nite Out Apr. 7: 32 Target 3-D Apr. 27: Fishing at Pond June 8: Toro Employee Shoot June 22: 5 Stand Sporting Clays July 14: 32 Target 3-D Aug. 10: Membership Pig Roast Aug. 25: 32 Target Out West Broadhead

Associate Editor St. Paul Even for those who don’t agree with it, the method of funding increased payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) to counties with remaining Consolidated Conservation lands was a concession that had to be made. “It was the lesser of two evils,” said Lance Ness, president of the Fish and Wildlife Legislative