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Editor St. Paul The Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources approved the final work programs last week for the multi-organization Restoring Minnesota’s Fish and Wildlife Habitat Corridors project. The milestone means 14 state and federal conservation agencies can begin spending more than $20 million and implementing the 24 elements of the overall project. Priorities for the […]

Garrison, Minn. “You’re speaking to people in this room who may not make it until this winter. You’re dealing with real lives here this isn’t numbers.” Bill Lundeen echoed the tone of the meeting and the direction the Mille Lacs Lake Fisheries Input Group steered the conversation last Thursday. The meeting with the DNR, the

As in the past, Game Fair will feature a huge lineup of free seminars, from dog training with Tom Dokken, to preparing wild game for the table with Chef John Schumacher. Outdoor News “Tackle Terry” Tuma will show anglers the wonders of fall fishing each day of the event at 1 p.m. Show hours are

Aug. 7-25: Hunter Safety Classes, Tues &Thurs at 6:30 p.m. and Sat. at 8 a.m. For more info call E.M. Zak at 920-478-3338. Aug. 7-28: WI DNR Hunter Ed. & Firearms Safety Class at Portage Rod & Gun from 6-9 p.m. and Sat. Aug. 25th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info call

Aug. 18-19: The Oakland Conservation Club will hold their Annual Picnic featuring archery and trap shoots, live music, prizes and raffles. For more info call 608-423-3920 or 920-563-9194. Aug. 25: Marshfield Chapter of WWA is hosting a State Duck and Goose Calling Competition held at Herters in Beaver Dam. Registration from 9 a.m – 10

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrities, free seminars, all new shotgun shooting, outdoor exhibits, dog events, archery, kid games and more. For more info call 763-427-0944 or see the website: www.gamefair.com. Dec. 9: Sheboygan Rifle & Pistol Club Gun Show at the Millhome Supper Club from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Public invited. Cost: $2.

Correspondent Oshkosh, Wis. Now, after several years of volunteers protecting spawning sturgeon, Wisconsin’s Sturgeon Patrol seems almost routine. Yet, in some countries still struggling with sturgeon management, getting uniforms for wardens is a major hurdle, let alone finding volunteers who might turn in poachers. While historic inroads toward sturgeon conservation were made at the 4th

Associate Editor St. Paul It’s been eight years since Minnesota hunters were told they could not shoot canvasbacks during the waterfowl season. This year, it could happen again. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed closing the season on canvasbacks during the regular season this fall, according to Tim Bremicker, director of the DNR’s