Fishing
Number of elk declining in northwest Minnesota
Karlstad, Minn. – The number of elk counted last month during aerial surveys in northwestern Minnesota was down from last year in both the Kittson County and Grygla areas. Counts in Kittson County showed 45
NAWCA sees increase in president’s budget
Washington – A recently released overview of President Barack Obama’s 2010 budget provides little detail in most areas, but does provide financial promise for one of the nation’s most productive conservation programs, according to Ducks
Minnesota to see jump in P-R, D-J excise taxes
St. Paul – With generally bad news surrounding funding for state departments for the upcoming fiscal cycle, the Minnesota DNR received some good news recently: Grant funding available through two federal programs – known as
Hunters maintain support of venison donation program
St. Paul – Despite a faltering economy and concern about lead in venison, hunters gave nearly as much money to the state’s venison donation program last year as they did in 2007. Given the choice
LOHC reviews huge forest proposal
St. Paul – A proposal unveiled Monday to the Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council would protect in perpetuity more than 187,000 acres of forests and wetlands in northern Minnesota. The catch: It would consume more than
Mille Lacs regs to remain intact
St. Paul – Fishing interests around Minnesota’s popular Lake Mille Lacs suggested and state officials agreed: simple is best. Despite a hefty increase in the walleye poundage allotment for state-licensed anglers this year, the regulation
