Minnesota
Anticipation high as duck season dawns
Shakopee, Minn. – Like he is before every opening weekend of duck hunting, John Schroers is optimistic going into Saturday’s opener. Though opening day is late this year, there seem to be plenty of teal
Top DNR_Enforcement officer Hamm retires
St. Paul – Col. Mike Hamm, for five years the DNR’s chief conservation officer, has retired. Hamm filed for retirement last Friday, four months after he was placed on administrative leave while an investigation and

Court puts wolves back on ‘the list’
Washington – Wolves in the Midwest became subject to federal protection – and state management responsibility for the species was removed – when a U.S. District Court judge on Tuesday ordered the U.S. Fish and
Statewide
ALEXANDRIA AREA Walleyes are hitting a jig and minnow on the weedlines throughout the Le Homme Dieu Chain. Lakes Ida and Miltona are giving up walleyes in 25 to 40 feet, depending on the time
‘Cousin’ Jim visits Wisconsin
In all of my life I have never felt a need, nor found a good reason, to learn anything about ballet. Thinking back, I would have to say that the closest that I ever came
Northeastern Resorts and Guides
Pimushe Resort Located on secluded Pimushe Lake in the Chippewa National Forest. 1-800-450-2094 (http://www.mnresortvacation.com/) Lake Andrusia Joe’s Lodge, Bemidji 218-335-6773 (http://www.joeslodge.com/) White Birch Resort 1-218-835-4552 Blackduck MN (http://www.whitebirchresort.net/) Tomahawk Lodge, Blackduck Lake 1-800-452-8023 Blackduck MN
New restrictions for ATVers during firearms deer season
St. Paul – The DNR_last week unveiled new regulations aimed at minimizing conflicts between deer hunters and off-highway vehicle riders. Deer hunters remain bound by rules that limit their use of OHVs during the season,