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Minnesota Minnesota is usually on the edge of the spring migration path but decent numbers of snow geese can be found in the southwest and western fringe of the state. The season doesn’t begin until March 1 but licenses will not be available until after Feb. 16 and interested hunters should not inquire until after […]

Jan. 20: Isanti’s Knights of Columbus Family Ice Fishing Contest on Green Lake, Hwy 47 & 95 from 1-3 p.m. For more info call Ron 763-444-0369 (days) 763-444-4240 (nights). Jan. 26: Big Eagle Lake Improvement Assoc. Ice Fishing Contest on Big Eagle Lake, Sherburne County, is cancelled For more info call Karen Hiller at 763-263-2975.

Field Editor New London, Minn. A citizens’ oversight committee that reviews spending of the state’s pheasant stamp proceeds recommends Minnesota set a 20-year goal of building a pheasant population that can support annually 1 million roosters. Prior to substantial habitat loss during the 1960s, Minnesota hunters had killed up to 1.5 million pheasants per year.

Feb. 2: Secrets of the Pros For More & Bigger Walleyes by “Tackle Terry” Tuma at 12:30 p.m. at the Walleye Expo, Canterbury Park, Shakopee, MN. For more info call 651-488-9017. Feb. 10: The 10th Annual Professional Fishing Seminar and Reservation Party sponsored by Temple Bay Lodge will be held from 11- 4 p.m. at

The contest will be held where it was originally slated, on Gull Lake’s Hole in the Day Bay. The $150,000 contest will run noon to 3 p.m.

The show provides an early look at new recreational vehicles and camping gear. Outdoor News’ own “Tackle Terry” Tuma will conduct a fishing seminar during the event. Show hours are 4-10 p.m. Wednesday, 1-10 p.m. Thursday, 1-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Adult admission is

Associate Editor St. Paul There’s new training and new uniforms coming for some members of four DNR divisions. The move isn’t sitting well with the Minnesota conservation officers’ union and its head, CO Tony Cornish. Cornish said the plan, due to be approved by DNR Commissioner Allen Garber this week, would increase spending during a

Feb. 2: 42nd Annual 2002 Fishing Derby on Lake Onalaska at Red Sails Resort in Brice Prairie. Closing at 3 p.m. For more info contact Marc Schultz at 608-781-1662. Feb. 2: 30th Annual Stone Bank’s Fish-O-Ree/Jamboree at Ground Zero Wisconsin Ave. Okauchee, WI. Hours: 5:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more info contact Musky Mikes

The show will feature the latest in walleye fishing gear, including tackle and marine equipment and wildlife art. Seminars will be conducted by fishing professionals such as Chuck Demlow, Ross Grothe, and “Tackle Terry” Tuma, of Outdoor News. Show hours are 3-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5