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3 p.m. For more info call 262-673-6208. Feb. 2: 20th Annual Golden Rainbow Ice Fishing Contest in Forest Lake, MN sponsored by the Hopkins Jaycees. Tickets and info available on their website at www.forestlakeicefishing.com or call Jason Gadd at 952-903-4903

Feb. 9: Neillsville Bow Hunter Safety class at the Neillsville Gun Club. Registration starts Jan. 3, 2002. For more info call Todd Stenard, Sr. at 715-743-6694. Class limited to 25. March-April: Hunter Safety Class of 2002 will be held at the Mondovi Conservation Club Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7-8:45 p.m. Call 875-4519 for more

In the game of steel shot waterfowl ammunition, pellet speed is accelerating. Where it will stop is anyone’s guess. This year Rochester was selected a one of several proving grounds when several very new and ultra hot goose loads were put to the test against the giant Canada geese. Hunting with my partner, Randy Gruhlke,

/tp.html beginning in mid-December. A list of the open house places, dates and times also is available on the web site. For more information, call your local forestry office, or contact DNR Forestry planner, Gaylord Paulson, at (651) 205-4571.

Nov. 28: Ice formulas for slab crappies & sunfish by “Tackle Terry” Tuma at 7 p.m. at Gander Mountain in Burnsville. For more info call 952-435-3805. Nov. 29: Ice formulas for slab crappies & sunfish by “Tackle Terry” Tuma at 7 p.m. at Gander Mountain in St. Cloud. For more info call 320-654-6600. Nov. 30-Dec.

Field Editor Minnesota has lots of ice-fishing destinations, but Lake of the Woods is in a class of its own. Lying along what can accurately be called a frontier border with Canada, Lake of the Woods is wildly vast and loaded with fish. Anglers can’t ask for a better recipe for adventure. In winter, a

The show includes snowmobile products, electronics, services, lodging, and a collection of fishing seminars, including Outdoor News’ “Tackle Terry” Tuma’s sunfish and crappie fishing seminar, along with those of other fishing experts such as Dave Genz, Chip Leer, Tommy Skarlis, Matt Straw, Bill Diedrich, and Dan Anderson. Show hours are 1-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.

Editor Grand Rapids, Minn. The Minnesota DNR will not file charges against the Grand Rapids Police Department for taking 15 more deer than a nuisance deer permit allowed at the Grand Rapids/Itasca County Airport. DNR District Enforcement Supervisor Lt. Ken Soring reiterated that decision to Outdoor News during an phone interview on Tuesday. Soring also

The workshop cost is $175 and covers food, lodging, class materials and equipment. Registration forms can be obtained by calling the DNR at (651) 296-6157 or 1-888-646-6367, or the learning center at 1-888-749-1288.