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Crappie action has picked up on Splithand Lake in 22 to 25 feet of water. Look for suspended fish out from the resort. The small lakes offer walkable ice, while most larger fisheries remain unsafe for travel of any kind. Ben’s Bait and Tackle (218) 326-8281 LAKE KABETOGAMA Warm weekend weather and rain prevented further […]

NORTHEAST METRO There are a few open-water anglers who continue to hit the lakes. White Bear Lake and Lake Vadnais continue to give up walleyes. The St. Croix River also is worth looking at for walleyes. Larry’s Live Bait & Sporting Goods (651) 777-1731 NORTHWEST METRO While the fishing front remains quiet, goose hunters are

Madison The Assembly’s and DNR’s disagreement over four points of a proposed deer season framework rule change will get a hearing on Thursday, Jan. 10. On that day, the Joint Committee on the Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) will accept public testimony on four objections of the Deer 2000 rules lodged by the Assembly Natural

In Wisconsin, wolves are on the state threatened species list and the federal endangered species list. One shooter has been arrested in connection with the shooting of the wolf in Price County. In other cases, $4,000 rewards have been posted for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of those responsible for killing the wolves.

Contributing Editor With the early bow, two T-zone, firearm and muzzleloader seasons behind them, many Wisconsin hunters have had enough of whitetails for the year. A handful of hardy hunters think that’s just fine because now they have the woods to themselves for the last hurrah, the tail-end of the late bow season. Some who

About 15,000 anglers are expected to take part in the $150,000 Gull Lake ice fishing contest, which raises money for learning centers in the area, including Camp Confidence in Brainerd. For more information, call (800) 950-9461, or visit the web site: www.onicetour.com.

The closure includes the section of trail that runs along the Minnesota River between County Road 9 and the Trail Center at the Lawrence Unit. Maps showing the trail closure are available at the MVSRA or by calling the DNR at (651) 296-6157 or toll free at 1-888-MINNDNR. The map is on the DNR web

Minnesota Firearms Exchange. Call 763-434-7269 for more info. Saturday shows 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 24-25: St. Cloud National Guard Armory, 1710 8th St. North Dec. 15-16: Duluth National Guard Armory 4015 Airpark (near Airport) Crocodile Productions, Inc. 2001-02 Gun & Knife Shows. Call 763-444-9685 for more info or tables. Sat.

The first Emmy was won by Steven Plummer, Schara’s director of photography. The second was won by the show, in the overall category of “Magazine” shows. Minnesota Bound has been airing on KARE-11 for seven years, now on Sunday nights at 10:30 p.m. and Saturday at 6:30 p.m.