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Officials have outlined efforts to help the endangered Higgens’ eye pearlymussel, which once was common on the river from the Twin Cities to Missouri. Recently, the zebra mussel has contributed to the demise of the Higgens’ eye by overwhelming them and not letting them breed or breathe. Officials may attempt to boost their numbers by […]

The meeting will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the Heintz Center on College View Drive Southeast in Rochester. Written comments may be submitted until June 5 at the Minnesota DNR, 2300 Silver Creek Road Northeast, Rochester, MN 55906. Currently in southeast Minnesota, opportunities to ride OHVs on public land are limited to two trail

May 19: The Bow Benders Archery Club (Mankato) will host a Bow Fishing Shoot. For info call 507-243-3308. June 22-23: The Bow Benders Archery Club (Mankato) will host a 3D Shoot from on the Jefferson/German Lake Chain. Call Shane at 507-625-7897 for info.

Smalley, who has been the boating safety specialist for the DNR since 1984, has made a mark on boating safety, not only in Minnesota, but nationally and even in Canada. “Tim’s expertise has been tapped over the years by various water safety organizations,” said Kim Elverum, DNR Boat and Water Safety Program administrator. “I was

No elk hunt this year DNR Reports St. Paul Moose hunting will resume in northeastern Minnesota this fall for the first time since 1999, according to the DNR. The 2000 northeast Minnesota moose hunt was canceled as an efficiency measure during a time of budget and staff shortages. The northwest moose hunt has been closed

St. Paul While the Minnesota Twins and public education make legislative headlines, the freshwater mussel whose situation is perhaps even more critical in this state continues to fight for funding. More aptly, the Ecological Services Division of the Minnesota DNR is attempting to secure funding to continue its Mussel Resource Survey, which is two years

Eau Claire, Wis. A 400-pound male bear that ambled into Eau Claire the evening of April 20, eventually winding up at the Midelfort/Mayo Clinic off Clairemont Ave., has been moved and released. The bear walked through backyards apparently unable to find a way back to the forest south of town. After wandering behind houses it

Contributing Editor “Get a bird?” asked B.J. Will, as I checked out of the Blue Roof Motel in Durand. “Not yet,” I admitted. “The guy in Number 10 got a 23-pounder yesterday, and his wife shot a 25-pound something-ouncer this morning,” she said. Champion turkey call carver Dave Constantine’s wife Nancy also shot a tom

June 9: Women in the Outdoors – Door Dusters, is holding a Women’s Outdoor Educational Program at the Luxemburg Sportsmen’s Club from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Patti at 920-825-7598 for details.