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Staff Writer Duluth, Minn. The good news is that there is some fishing going on in the state. The bad news: It’s all on open water. Mild temperatures continue to stall the beginning of the ice fishing season, even in the extreme northern regions of the state, where many small lakes and bays last week

Delisting would be likely next step By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Minneapolis Though it will have little to no effect on wolf management in Minnesota, federal officials say a reclassification of gray wolves across the nation could occur early next year. What it does mean for Minnesota is that a plan to delist wolves and

Applications will be accepted at any of the 1,800 ELS point-of-sale agents in the state. It will cost $3 to apply. Also, you may apply by calling DNR Instant Licensing at 1-888-665-4236. An additional fee of $3.50 per transaction will be charged to phone sales.

Rhinelander, Wis. The DNR has completed negotiations to purchase 257 acres from 3M Corporation west of Rib Mountain State Park in Marathon County in order to expand the state park boundary. This purchase includes much of the company’s holdings on that side of the park. “This addition will protect the park from development while providing

Editor Madison A stage set for a showdown between the former DNR secretary’s wife and animal rights activist Patricia Randolph was apparently dismantled when Randolph announced she was moving from Dane County to Columbia County. Randolph’s term as a Dane County Conservation Congress delegate is set to expire in April. Jayne Meyer, the wife of

Brian “Bucky” Ihlenfeldt Correspondent Kewaunee, Wis. A late October snowstorm in the Northwoods presented an opportunity for pursuing the ever-elusive whitetail for Bob Karl of Kewaunee. Especially since it was the beginning of the rut and deer activity was on the rise. Karl, 66, and his son Tom, had seen a lot of big buck