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DNR looks to add 15,000 WMA acres

Park would cover 2,500 acres and protect nearly 5 miles of shoreline By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor Soudan, Minn. – A state park on the shores of Lake Vermilion likely would be among the state’s most

Conservationists get first look at Peterson farm bill

By Tim SpielmanAssociate Editor Washington – Depending on which member of Congress you ask, or which conservation group, you’re likely to get a different answer regarding the likelihood of a new, far-reaching Farm Bill being

Panfish and bass providing the bulk of action

Big Six LAKE MILLE LACS East – Walleye reports have dropped, but bobbers and leeches continue to produce some fish on the deep mud and gravel during the day and shallow rocks at night. Smallmouth

Continental duck numbers ‘pretty rosy’

By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor Washington – As populations of mallards go, Minnesota has one thing in common with the rest of the nation and Canada: Their numbers are higher than last year. That’s about the

Minnesota hosts national CO rendezvous this week

By Mike KallokStaff Writer St. Paul – Coinciding with its 120th anniversary of natural resource law enforcement, Minnesota played host this week to the annual North American Wildlife Enforcement Officer Association conference. All licensed conservation

DNR scales back wetland flights

By Tim SpielmanAssociate Editor Milaca, Minn. – Think of a conservation officer’s duties in the summertime, and what comes to mind are fish overlimits, no fishing licenses, and maybe not having enough life jackets on

State mallard numbers jump

By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor Bemidji, Minn. – Following a precipitous drop last year, the breeding population of mallards in the state has rebounded to nearly a quarter-million birds. Likewise, the total number of ponds in

Walleye anglers find fishing tough during dog days

BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – Daytime walleye action has been limited, with a few fish being taken on crankbaits or live bait rigs on the deep mud and gravel. The evening slip bobber

The good word

Joe Albert Associate Editor Not that bad. It’s been more than one occasion I’ve been told I’m too cynical for someone my age. From some of those people, it’s like the pot calling the kettle

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