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Strong reviews for start of ’07 pheasant season

Madelia, Minn. – As it’s been for a few years now, optimism on the eve of the state’s pheasant opener was high. Now the first weekend is in the bag, and pre-season assessments that predicted

Banquets/Fundraisers

Oct. 19: Chatfield Fish & Game Club, Banquet, 6:30 p.m., Val-A-Lodge. For more info call Steve Taylor, 507-867-4399. Oct. 20: Lakes & Pines Chapter MDHA Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Patrick’s of Longville. For more info call

Statewide

ANNANDALE AREA Minnows are turning walleyes in 12 to 18 feet of water at Clearwater Lake and Cedar Lake. Look for crappies on Lake John in 12 to 18 feet of water and in the

Murder and mayhem in the outdoors make the news

Last week, two court cases of interest to outdoor users made the news. In Wisconsin, a man was convicted of unintentional homicide in the second degree for fatally shooting a fellow hunter after they allegedly

More hunters, more dead deer during early season

St. Paul – Last weekend wasn’t just one for the birds. It was pheasant opener, yes, but some hunters – probably about 24,000 of them – instead opted to hunt for deer during the early

Big Six

LAKE MILLE LACS Perch are providing the most activity in the bays over nine to 12 feet. A jig and minnow is working best throughout the day. There is more night crankbait action for walleyes

Winter walleye reg for Mille Lacs scrutinized

State exceeds its portion of 2007 walleye allocation By Mike KallokStaff writer Aitkin, Minn. – Fearing walleye overharvest on Mille Lacs, the DNR narrowed the slot limit on the big lake on July 9. That

Upcoming pheasant season looks good

By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor New Ulm, Minn. – Pheasant hunters in the state last fall harvested as many birds as they had during any season since 1964. The total was about 588,000 pheasants, which was

Legislators prod BWSR on wetland enforcement

By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – This month, officers with the DNR will take to the air to look for violations of wetlands law. At a meeting late last month, lawmakers wanted to know

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