Minnesota

By Joe Albert Staff Writer Walker, Minn. — Operations to cull cormorants from Leech Lake mostly have wrapped up for the summer, and the total take is similar to last year. As of June 20,

By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul — For the second consecutive year, the number of breeding mallards in the state fell precipitously, as judged by aerial surveys completed in May. The decline was “substantial,”

By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul — One year after signup for the second round of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program began, just more than 1 percent of the acreage goal has been enrolled.

By Joe Albert Staff Writer Odanah, Wis. — The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission is proposing off-reservation duck regulations on portions of its ceded territory that would raise the daily limit to 40,

By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington — As United States leaders look for ways to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign energy sources, wildlife and habitat may be unlikely victims, conservation groups fear. That’s why

By Joe Albert Staff Writer Grand Rapids, Minn. — After a protracted wait, there’s finally good news for grouse hunters in the state. The ruffed grouse population cycle may be on its way up. For