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Similar die-offs have occurred on Onalaska, near La Crosse, Wis., and Dresbach, Minn., each spring and fall since the fall of 2002. Last fall, almost 3,050 dead birds were found and total mortality was estimated

Oct. 25: Altoona WTU Chapter Banquet, 5:30 p.m. For more info call Laura Little, 715-552-5354. Oct. 26: Muskego Area WTU Chapter Banquet, 5:30 p.m. For more info call Mason Mieml, 262-797-6524. Oct. 27: Capital Area

Staff Writer Canyon, Minn. Gray wolves in the Eastern Distinct Population Segment, which includes Minnesota, aren’t far from being removed from the endangered species list, according to U.S. Interior Secretary Gale Norton. “Very soon,” she

Associate Editor Washington Conservation groups, including the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), are working to regain full funding through the Wallop-Breaux Sportfish Restoration Act. If successful, it could mean an extra $3.5 million for fish and

Oshkosh, Wis. People who want to spear lake sturgeon in 2005 must buy their license by Oct. 31, unless they are military personnel home on leave or will be turning 14 years old between Nov.

Associate Editor St. Paul Economic forecasters aren’t predicting the type of revenue shortcomings that faced the governor and state Legislature during the 2003 round of state budgeting, but state agencies including the DNR and Board

Youth Firearms Deer Licenses are available at any Electronic Licensing System (ELS) vendor and cost $14. In addition, participants must obtain the free Northwest Minnesota Youth Season Validation, which is also available from ELS vendors.

Hunters are encouraged to work with their local deer hunting groups to set up a network of cooperating processors, food banks, and funding to offset the cost of processing deer. The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association,

1 & 3rd Sundays: Trap shooting, Individual Tournaments 200 targets 12 noon