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Correspondent Madison Natural Resources Board (NRB) meetings can seem a bit mundane. But for some, a board meeting is an education; a rare opportunity to listen in on decisions that guide resource management in this state. For others, it’s a chance to say what’s on their minds. Smelt and Zone T issues were just a […]

Dick Cabela, owner and founder of Cabela’s was on hand March 5 at the Owatonna store to announce the honors at a special ceremony. Cabela’s in recent years has expanded its business from outdoors catalogs to a number of stores, primarily in the Midwest. “The success of our stores is the direct result of our

May 18: Lura Lake Assoc. Annual Lake Fair at Daley Park on Lura Lake near Mapleton. For more info call Robert Brush at 507-893-4438.

Pearl Lake and Grand Lake are producing sunfish and a few crappies in eight to 14 feet of water. Look to Cedar Island Lake and Horseshoe Lake for suspended crappies over 22 feet of water. Mark’s Gas & Bait (320) 251-1567 SAUK CENTRE AREA Before the snow and cold hit, the north end of Sauk

Field Editor Changes in natural resource law enforcement initiated by DNR Commissioner Allen Garber mean that wildlife staff at the state’s major wildlife management areas will spend their time in the field looking for parking and litter violations, rather than interacting with hunters. “The commissioner has extensive experience in law enforcement and he does not

Mar. 1: Big Duck Chapter MN Waterfowl Assn. Annual Banquet at Golden Valley VFW Post starting at 6 p.m. For more info contact Al Thomas at 952-949-9027. Mar. 2: MN Bowhunters, Inc. Banquet at the Blainebrook Banquet Center in Blaine. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more info contact the Minnesota Bowhunters, Inc., PO Box

Mar. 16: Fox Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited Annual Fundraiser at Waverly Beach in Menasha starting at 8 a.m. For more info contact Steve Heuser 920-757-0812. Mar. 16: Watertown Conservation Club 24th Annual Spring Banquet at Turner Mall. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more info contact Jeff Richards at 920-261-3402. Mar. 16: Walleyes For

Mar. 18: Youth Firearms Safety Training at Stewartville Sportsman’s Club in Stewartville. For more info call Marti Oeltjen at 507-378-5631. Apr. 9-20: MN DNR Firearm Safety/Hunter Ed. Class at Oak View in Andover. Classes run 4 nights from 6-9 p.m. with field day on Sat. of last class. Mandatory attendance required. $5 DNR fee. Pre-register

The finalists can be viewed and voted on via the DNR’s web site at www.dnr.state.mn.us. On March 19, a panel of judges will select the winning entry. The winner receives $500. Plates are available for Minnesota motorists for a minimum annual contribution of $30. The plates have generated $3.9 million for wildlife habitat since they