Minnesota
Cormorant kill continues at Leech; study ongoing
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor Walker, Minn. – Shooters took an opening-weekend break from efforts to cull cormorants from Leech Lake, but their work there continues. As of earlier this week, federal sharpshooters from the U.S.
Opener assessment: Best in three years
Governor finds success on Leech Lake By Ron C. Hustvedt, Jr.Contributing Writer Walker, Minn. – ‘Leech Lake is back,’ Gov. Tim Pawlenty said alongside the shores of Leech Lake during the opening weekend festivities at
With Senate approval, funding bill advances
Senate votes 52-14 to pass the bill; trip through committees continues in House By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – Sportsmen scored a victory at the Capitol last week when the Senate, for the second
Update: Dedicated funds
Joe Albert Associate Editor Free theater. I’m not much for plays, but it certainly was entertaining to watch the theater – in spite of the fact the outcome was as orchestrated as as the end
Panfish bite starting to pick up in deeper water
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS Most boat channels and harbors are producing crappies and a few good-sized sunfish. Isle Bay, Cove Bay, and Wahkon Bay have provided crappie action in four to eight feet, often
Environment finance bill goes to Pawlenty
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – As the days that remain in the legislation session wind down – adjournment is May 21, though talk of a special session has heated up lately – action
Reactions vary to report on conservation council
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – A plan to create a four- to nine-member citizens council that would serve as the focal point for conservation in the state and oversee the DNR, among other
Forecast bright for ’07 fishing opener
By Glen SchmittStaff Writer Hackensack, Minn. – Jim Tuller is not a weatherman. He owns Swanson’s Bait and Tackle in Hackensack, but for one week each year he wishes he could accurately predict the weather.
