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A former warehouse in the city’s industrial park and acreage next to it were purchased for $1.2 million. Remodeling and new construction will cost another $2 million. The funding comes from bonding money authorized by the state Legislature during the 2000 session. The new facility will accommodate about 30 full-time and 10 seasonal DNR workers […]

Shooters will compete for trophies and prizes, as well as raise money for MOHA to continue its work with the Outdoor Legislative Caucus at the Capitol, and with its youth outdoor heritage education programs, according to Jeff Hughes, Wild Wings owner. Teams and station sponsors may register now by calling Hughes at (651) 439-4287, or

Jay Gould Lake started kicking out perch and northern pike right off the island, in eight to 14 feet of water. The narrows of Cutfoot Sioux Lake continue to provide consistent crappie action late in the afternoon and into the evening. Look to Splithand Lake for crappies and walleyes in 22 feet of water. On

Associate Editor St. Paul DNR officials say Gov. Ventura’s budget proposal likely will result in the slashing of more than $15 million from their operating budget, according to Steve Morse, DNR deputy commissioner. And while the Legislature could alter the DNR’s anticipated course of action, Morse said plans are being made for many probable changes.

Staff Writer St. Cloud, Minn. A bill targeting serious poaching offenses year has new life as the 2002 legislative session gets under way. House File 94, the gross overlimits bill, authored by Rep. Bill Haas, R-Champlin, died on the Minnesota House floor during the session last year. Speaking last Friday at the 2002 Fishing Roundtable

Jan. 19- Feb. 9: Candlelight snowshoe hikes held at Mosquito Hill Nature Center. Departure times available every quarter hour between 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. For more info call the center at 920-779-6433 or email swifkamk@co.outagamie.wi.us before Jan. 11th. Jan. 20: Hartford Conservation & Gun Club 12th Annual Ice Fisheree on Pike Lake from 6 a.m.

Field Editor St. Cloud, Minn. Fishing remains a top recreational activity for Minnesota residents and tourists, but the pressures of population growth and development will challenge efforts to maintain quality fishing in the state. That was the message delivered to participants on the second day of the 2002 Minnesota Fishing Roundtable. Three presenters, state demographer

The Board of Trustees and Directors for the non-profit WLFA and the Wildlife Conservation Fund of America voted to change the organizations’ names to the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, respectively. The WLFA came into existence in 1978 and has focused on defending hunting, fishing and trapping rights, along with protecting