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Ice reports frustratingly mixed around the state

Garrison, Minn. – Throughout the state, anglers are finding plenty of spots to fish through the ice. That’s the good news. The bad news is that many of them are dealing with deep snow, slush,

Would dedicated funding lead to better deer management?

I must admit to being somewhat mystified by Editor Rob Drieslein‘s column last week about using real-time monitors to locate deer. Although I’m a techno-dinosaur (and just fine, thank you), it wasn’t the technology of

Big Six

LAKE MILLE LACS East – Walleye reports remain limited, but the bays are kicking out perch in seven to nine feet. Ice depths vary on the main lake, although some roads have been staked by

DNR engaging, meeting with ‘new constituents’

St. Paul – It’s not uncommon for DNR officials to talk with hunters, anglers, park users, and trail riders – traditional groups of users. But a new directive from Mark Holsten, DNR commissioner, has regional

A look back at ’07 duck hunt: No bust, no boom

Bemidji, Minn. – Another duck-hunting season has come and gone, and it appears most duck hunters will look back on 2007 and fondly call it “average.” Which it was, by most accounts, in more ways

Statewide

ALEXANDRIA AREA Ice depths vary from two to seven inches on all lakes. The small lakes are offering the most ice, but this area received eight to 10 inches of snow last weekend with another

DNR-led team to look at deer-hunting regs

St. Paul – From time to time, Lou Cornicelli hears from hunters about the complexities of the state’s deer-hunting regulations. Granted, the regs have evolved over the years as the deer herd has changed, according

Some thoughts on liberal deer bag limits

All deer hunters know the drill. At this time of year, every acquaintance you meet in the grocery store, on the street, or someplace else will ask if you killed a deer. It’s a personalized

Hunters on track for 260,000 deer in ’07

St. Paul – By the numbers, hunters have had another good deer season. Most seasons have come to an end – muzzleloader and archery notwithstanding – and the total kill likely will be in the

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