Ruffed grouse numbers down 29 percent from ’17
Minnesota DNR Reports
July 2, 2018
Sharp-tailed grouse counts also down.
Minnesota
BRP acquires Alumacraft, creates Marine Group
Staff and News Reports
June 29, 2018
Valcourt, Quebec – Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), headquartered in Valcourt, Quebec, announced this week the creation of the Marine Group with the acquisition of Alumacraft, a private North American manufacturer of aluminum fishing boats based
A cornerstone wildlife protection law, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, celebrates 100 years July 3
Rob Drieslein
June 29, 2018
A great conservation success story, the MBTA – like too many environmental protections – faces political challenges and legislation hurdles if it’s to survive another century.
Minnesota Outdoor News Calendar – June 29, 2018
Site Staff
June 28, 2018
Banquets/Fundraisers June 30: Minnewaska Lake Assoc. Banquet, 5 p.m., Minnewaska House. For more info call Mike Nemmers, 320-424-0368. July 14: Shoot for hope & Banquet, 5 p.m., Tobies, Hinckley. For more info call Beth Kalbow,
Minnesota Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – June 29, 2018
Site Staff
June 28, 2018
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked anglers on Lake of the Woods. Violations encountered included angling with an extra line and possessing illegal-length walleyes. CO Eric Benjamin (Warroad) worked AIS, angling,
University of Minnesota officials turn to bison herd to help ecosystem
Associated Press
June 27, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS — University of Minnesota officials hope a herd of bison will help restore a threatened ecosystem in a nature reserve. More than 30 bulls immediately began to graze on grass when they were released
Two more lawsuits challenge proposed mine near Boundary Waters
Associated Press
June 27, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS — Environmental groups filed two more lawsuits Monday challenging the Interior Department’s decision to reinstate the federal mineral rights leases for the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. One of the lawsuits
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – June 29, 2018
Site Staff
June 27, 2018
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Most mud flats continue to produce walleyes – Fisher’s Flat and Eight Mile Flat have been good this week. Work the tops and edges during low light and off the
Applications open July 1 for Camp Ripley archery deer hunts
Minnesota DNR Reports
June 26, 2018
Starting Sunday, July 1, hunters may apply for the regular archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley near Little Falls, the Minnesota DNR said in a news release. The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 17. Hunters
