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Associate Editor Little Falls, Minn. Four deaths last weekend increased the number of snowmobile fatalities to 19 in the state this season. Factors contributing to the fatalities are familiar ones, according to Capt. Jeff Theilen, education coordinator for the Minnesota DNR. “With each accident, people are going too fast,” he said. “Some are involved in […]

Feb. 17: 31st Annual White Clay Lake Sportsmens Club Ice Fishing Derby at White Clay Lake, Shawano County. For more info call Paul Smentek at 715-745-6254. Feb. 24: Finnegan Lake Walleye Club Annual Fishing Derby. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $1 or 6 for $5. Numerous prizes awarded. For more info contact Gary Hougas

Shelters located north of Minnesota Hwy. 200 and U.S. Hwy. 2 must be removed no later than midnight, March 15. Exceptions are: Minnesota-Canada border waters (March 31), Minnesota-Iowa border (Feb. 20), Minnesota-South Dakota and North Dakota border waters (March 5), and Minn.-Wisconsin border waters (March 1). Anglers are advised to remove shelters earlier if ice

Feb. 17: The Bucks of Crawford County sponsored by Prairie Rod & Gun Club from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Prairie du Chien. For more info call 608-326-2478. Feb. 24-25: The Edgerton Conservation Club will hold their Annual Gun Show at the Tri-County Auditorium in Edgerton. Hours are Sat.

Park Falls, Wis. State fish managers and biologists recently decided to take another look at muskie stocking protocol, with an eye toward possibly cutting back on stocking in some lakes. Any changes are at least one year away and DNR fish biologists do not want their decision will not alarm muskie fishermen. “What we want

Last year, thousands of “pouters” reeled in 800 pout during the event, which includes fishing, as well as many other activities. For more information on this year’s event, call (800) 833-1118 or request info by e-mail at modhomes@eot.com.

The 34th Annual Greater Northwest Vacation, Camping & RV Show will feature resorters, trailers of all types, campers, bikes and travel info, along with seminars including Outdoor News’ “Tackle Terry” Tuma and a movie, Tarzan. Hours are 1-10 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to

Mar. 9-11: The Minnesota Muskie Expo at the National Sport Center in Blaine. Hours are Friday: 2-9 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults $7.00, weekend pass $12.00, kids under 12 are free. Call 763-588-9107 for info.

Picture the scene: Two snow goose hunters, wrapped in white sheets fastened with safety pins, slogging through a muddy South Dakota field. In the distance, a rusty old tractor sputters and wheezes onto the field and stops downwind of a decoy spread. The trio then hunkers down beside it and blankets themselves with burlap sacks.