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Center, phone 715-884-6333. For more info contact Laura Huber at huberl@dnr.state.wi.us or check out the website at www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife/ reclands/sandhill Mar. 16: Wilderness Medicine – Going Beyond First Aid. Recommended for persons guiding groups on extended trips in the outdoors. $10 registration fee. Register by March 6. April 6: Wisconsin Mammals. Learn about WI’s secretive mammals. […]

ALEXANDRIA AREA There are a few sunfish coming off Lake Louise in 12 to 15 feet of water, and look for a few crappies during the evening hours on Lake Ida in 14 feet of water. Lake Henry continues to produce a few perch in 18 to 22 feet of water. Christopherson’s Bait and Tackle

March 22-24: Wild River Gun Show at Trollhaugen in Dresser, Wisc. Fri: 5-9 p.m.; Sat. 9-5 p.m.; Sun. 9-3 p.m. March 22-24: Fish & Game League Sports Show at Wessman Arena. Show hours: Fri: 5-10 p.m.; Sat. 10-9 p.m.; Sun. 10-6 p.m. For more info call Pat at 715-394-4982. April 21: 6th Annual Military/Gun Show

Mar. 6: Fur, Fin & Feather Club meeting at the VFW in Golden Valley at 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Hugh Price of the Minnesota Deer Classic. For more info call John Hanson at 763-392-6214 Minnesota Pole Benders Fishing Club, meeting held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., Lakeville VFW at 8790

“The omnibus budget bill prohibits hiring of any permanent or temporary employees until July 1, 2003,” says DNR Assistant Commissioner Brad Moore, “with exceptions for positions necessary to perform essential government services.” Moore says the DNR is seeking to clarify how the hiring freeze will affect the agency. The agency considers seasonal firefighters and state

Mar. 21: Ottertail Lakes Chapter NWTF Membership Fundraiser at Jerry’s Village Inn, Ottertail. Social: 5:30, dinner at 7 p.m. For more info call John Carlson at 218-367-2810. Mar. 22: Faribault DU Banquet at Faribault American Legion starting at 5 p.m. For more info call Jay Reuvers at 507-332-9814. Mar. 23: Iron Range TIP Banquet at

Madison Wisconsin Sen. Dave Zien’s proposed Personal Protection Act (PPA, Senate Bill 357) passed an emotional hurdle in the Assembly last week, but the window for passage in the Senate is slowly closing as the current legislative session winds down this week. As of press time, the bill’s supporters said they believe they have the

The show features a shed antler competition and an air rifle shoot. New products will be featured at the Classic, and seminars will be held throughout the event. Show hours are 3-10 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults,