Minnesota
In hunting, conservation and carnage don’t mix
The fall issue of Delta Waterfowl’s magazine contains some thoughtful text regarding the ongoing decline in hunting participation. This is not a new topic, as the hunting industry and wildlife agencies struggle to maintain their
DNR releases results from fragment study
St. Paul – DNR officials earlier this week announced the results of a study done this summer aimed at giving hunters an idea of the extent to which various bullets and slugs might fragment when
Pheasant season ahead: Good, but not like 2007
Madelia, Minn. – Pheasant hunters are unlikely to surpass last year’s take of 655,000 birds, but officials expect this season, which begins Saturday, to be another good one. Opening weekend and the early days of
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
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
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,
