Hunting
Coast Guard withdraws Great Lakes ‘live firing’
Agency hopes to develop new, more widely accepted plan By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Cleveland – Responding to a variety of criticism over a plan to practice firing new artillery over portions of the Great
More bans on lead shot coming, timing unclear
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul – At some point in time, shotgun hunters in the state won’t be able to use lead shot while they’re hunting. It’s unclear exactly when that may be,
Citizens encourage closer look at G&F Fund spending
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul – If you’re a hunter, you likely believe the money you spend on licenses to hunt animals like deer goes to benefit deer and their habitat. And if
DNR: Waterfowlers saw decent, long duck hunt
Late goose season now on tap By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Bemidji, Minn. — Naturally, there were hunters who had their “worst duck season ever.” Others likely had one of their best. Overall, according to
Quality, fishable ice found across much of Minnesota
By Glen Schmitt Staff Writer Baudette, Minn. – What a difference a week makes. Ice conditions have improved dramatically across the state as single-digit temperatures quickly ushered in another ice fishing season. From south to
Low water affecting Superior fish
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Duluth, Minn. – Drought conditions that brought warm and low levels of water to North Shore streams this summer, and caused die-offs of steelhead, are continuing to have an effect.
Gentry pleads guilty in black bear-tagging case
Late goose season now on tap By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Bemidji, Minn. – Naturally, there were hunters who had their ‘worst duck season ever.’ Others likely had one of their best. Overall, according to
