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Minnesota waterfowl numbers improved; wetland conditions excellent

Minnesota’s 2011 breeding duck and goose populations improved from last year, according to results of the annual Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) spring waterfowl surveys. The state’s estimated breeding duck population was 687,000 compared

MN: Counts, duck kill increase in state

St. Paul – State waterfowl surveys reflect what’s happening elsewhere: breeding duck counts are up, and things are wet. DNR staff wrapped up the counts in mid-May, but release of the data was delayed by

MN: Banner legislative session for RIM

St. Paul – In a legislative session that included precious little good budget news, there was at least one highlight – the Reinvest in Minnesota program. RIM, which is a private-land conservation easement program, often

MN: Huge hit for Interior budget in House committee markup

Under proposal, Nat’l refuge system could lose 800 employees Madison, Wis. – Hunters and anglers may have thought that things couldn’t be worse with government budget cuts, but the proposed federal budget recommended by the

MN: G&F Bill makes special session comeback

St. Paul – Cass Lake will be open to spearing, and lawmakers will have to approve antler-point restrictions for deer in Zone 3 after the 2012 season. Counties can offer a bounty on coyotes, and

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