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Safety course may see some changes
Editor Waupaca, Wis. After years of touting decreased hunting accident rates because of mandatory hunter safety education, it may sound odd that a committee is now suggesting Wisconsin waive hunter safety for just one year
Sept. 19-Oct. 1: Elderhostel nature photography camp, Treehaven outdoor education center, Tomahawk, instructor Doug Moore, participants must be age 55 or older, 12 nights lodging, all means, instruction, full package is $899, commuter package is $547, to
Oct. 2-3: Introduction to backpacking seminar, Treehaven outdoor education center, Tomahawk, cost is $55 and includes meals, campsite and some gear, call 715-453-4106, or e-mail treehaven@uwsp.edu. For more on Treehaven, go to www.uwsp.edu/cnr/treehaven
New London, Minn. The 22nd Annual Prairie Pothole Day is slated for Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stoney Ridge Farm near New London. The farm is located on U.S. 71, one-eighth mile south of the junction of state highway 9.
Featured this year are Jerry Raedeke, well-known wildlife artist, and demonstrations by members of the University of Minnesota Raptor Center. There also will be archery and blackpowder shoots, raffles, and games for kids. Special seminars
Minneapolis Ron Schara, host of Minnesota Bound, is one of four final contestants in Budweiser’s 2005 conservationist of the year national contest. For the past nine years, Budweiser has recognized individuals who have made outstanding outdoors contribut
Schara’s resume for the award includes founding the state’s National Wild Turkey Federation chapter, helping Outdoor News and Pheasants Forever raise $240,000 to purchase a 700-acre wildlife management area, and creating the successful “Cast a
Aug. 31: Bear dog training by pursuing bear closes.
Sept. 1: Mourning dove season opens; through Oct. 30. Sept. 1: Wild ginseng season opens; through Nov. 1. Sept: 1-3 and Sept. 7-15: Early Canada goose season open in designated areas. The season will be
Lakeville, Minn. The Dove Sportsman’s Society of Minnesota will host a meeting “Keeping Our Dove Season, Youth and Dove Fields” on Sept. 21 in Lakeville.
The meeting agenda includes discussions about the dove season, tips on the future of dove hunting, and how to get youths involved in the hunt. Also, you’ll learn how to fend off the “anti’s” during
Grand Rapids, Minn. The Minnesota DNR has scheduled two public informational open house meetings to gather input on walleye regulation proposals for 10 lakes in Itasca County. Lakes being considered include Swan, Trout (near Coleraine), Splithand, Moose,
The first open house will be held Monday, Sept. 20, from 7-9 p.m. at the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center in Grand Rapids. The second will be held Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 7-9 p.m. at the
By Tim Springer
Contributing Writer Unlike the Hungarian partridge and pheasant, the sharp-tailed grouse is a native bird that is holding its own in many parts of the country, including Minnesota. A medium-sized game bird, the sharptail is
