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St. Paul Two internal candidates have been named to fill vacant posts within the Minnesota DNR’s Division of Wildlife. Ray Norrgard, currently the DNR wildlife lake specialist, will be the agency’s new wetland wildlife program leader. Steve Merchant, formerly an area wildlife manager in Madison, Minn., will take over as forest wildlife program leader. Both […]

St. Paul The advent of electronic licensing could bring about the demise of a popular Minnesota outdoor tradition: state fish and wildlife stamps. That’s one of four options the Minnesota DNR is considering in solving new problems with the long-standing program. Implementing electronic licensing effectively eliminated the need for wildlife stamps, because the new computerized

As we progress into the slower time of year for walleyes, there are still some great August choices for the fanatic willing to drive to the hot action. Last week’s choices included Lake Vermilion, Mobridge, S.D., and the Mississippi River. Here are a couple more top choices that have worked for me during August. Lake

As we progress into the slower time of year for walleyes, there are still some great August choices for the fanatic willing to drive to the hot action. Last week’s choices included Lake Vermilion, Mobridge, S.D., and the Mississippi River. Here are a couple more top choices that have worked for me during August. Lake

Mink Farm Vandal Pleads Guilty Madison A man accused of releasing thousands of animals from cages at mink farms in Wisconsin and other states has pleaded guilty to two counts of animal enterprise terrorism. The U.S. Attorney’s office in Madison said Justin Clayton Samuel, 21, of Snohomish, Wash., entered the guilty pleas in federal court.

MADISON AREA Perch fishing on Lake Mendota is as good as it’s been all year. At the Four Doors fish at 20-24 feet, Second Point at 25-35 feet, or fish south of Maple Bluff in deeper water. Lake Monona has some excellent bluegill fishing and some nice perch. The perch are between the rock pile