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Unallotment means more cuts for DNR

St. Paul – Right back where we started from isn’t necessarily a good thing. The state DNR’s operating budget faces another 2.25 percent reduction in state general funds following Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s “unallotment” on Tuesday.

Ruffed grouse numbers take a big jump in state

Grand Rapids, Minn. – Ruffed grouse drum counts in the state have risen dramatically this year, following three consecutive years of moderate increases. Statewide drum counts saw a 43-percent increase from last year, and counts

Coming to a town near you: Lessard-Sams council

St. Paul – The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council is set to hit the road. Council members will be in Alexandria next Tuesday for a business meeting, and in Fergus Falls on Wednesday to hear from

Lessard-Sams council looks to 2010

St. Paul – With its first set of funding recommendations now in the rearview mirror, the newly named Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council has set its sights on the future. But first, a look back. “There’s

More lake drawdowns now possible with law passage

St. Paul – In the face of record budget deficits and the first year of spending constitutionally dedicated dollars, a bill dealing with drawdowns sailed mostly below the radar. But its passage could be a

Update to North American waterfowl plan begins

Bemidji, Minn. – A revision won’t take place for another two years, but changes are on the horizon for one of the plans that guides waterfowl management. Discussions have begun about revisions to the North

Administration throws support behind CWRA

Conservation groups are pleased by federal appeal Washington – Conservation groups last week were quick to praise the Obama administration’s support for the proposed Clean Water Restoration Act, a federal bill that is said to

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