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Olin Phillips, of the DNR Division of Forestry, said plans were in place and resources available in the event of wild fire, but that burning restrictions were an “appropriate precaution under these circumstances.” The restriction doesn’t include campfires and other activities that don’t require burning permits.

Bloomington, Minn. Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge officials are looking for talented Minnesota youth to participate in the Minnesota Junior Duck Stamp Program, a conservation program designed to teach students about waterfowl and their habitat. The program, modeled after the Federal Duck Stamp Program, is open to youth in grades K-12, or home-schooled youth. The

Oct. 6: Clearwater Chapter MDHA Annual Fundraiser at the Clearbrook Legion at 5:30 p.m. For more info call Bob Dukek at 218-694-6761. Oct. 6: Elm Creek Whitetail MDHA Habitat Banquet. Social hour at 5 p.m. at the American Legion, 1105 N. State St., Fairmont. For more info and tickets contact Rich Wolf at 507-238-9919 or

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. Saturday

One of the fun things about duck hunting is that ducks present a challenging target. Sure, occasionally one will float over the decoys, feet down, presenting itself as an easy target to hit. But day in, day out, few hunters hit more than they miss, and I’ve heard scores of one of three, or one

John Grossbach was appointed to fill the Forestry Division’s regional forester position at Brainerd. Grossbach has been with the Forestry Division for 32 years, 17 as assistant regional forester in Brainerd. He replaced the retired Darwin Anderson.

Oct. 23-24: Natural Resources Board will meet in Neenah regarding matters concerning natural resource issues. Call Linda Jahns 608-267-7420.

Most antlerless deer tags should come out on time By Tim Spielman Associate Editor St. Paul Like all other realms of state government, DNR electronic licensing would feel the effects of a government workers strike, should that come to pass Oct. 1, as some anticipate. But a two-week delay in strike plans by the American

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. Saturday