Hunting

By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor Grand Rapids, Minn. – While rain has been scarce across much of the state, and much of the land is bone dry, berries and other bear foods have done well and

By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – Since lawmakers adjourned in late May, there has been speculation and talk of the possibility of a special session to deal with proposals that fell by the wayside

By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – Need more proof that Minnesota is a hotbed for outdoor activities? Try these numbers: 1,435,000 – the number of anglers who fished in the state, fourth behind Florida,

By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor Winona, Minn. – Hunters who take part in the 3A season in southeast Minnesota would have two full weekends to hunt, under a proposal from the local Minnesota Deer Hunters Association

Red Lake Band’s fish-processing plant could increase tribal demand, harvest By Tim SpielmanAssociate Editor Bemidji, Minn. – Double the fish, double the fishing. At least so far, that’s been the case on the sport-fisherman side

By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – Once again, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will offer liberal hunting regulations for waterfowl this fall – 60 days and a six-duck bag. But unlike the past

By Mike KallokStaff Writer St. Paul – The Interstate 35 bridge collapse disaster prompted an emergency response from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as it worked to determine the scope of environmental impacts and potential

By Tim SpielmanAssociate Editor Washington – Members of the U.S. House renewed hope last week that a Farm Bill, which includes a number of conservation programs, might be renewed for another five years by the