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Contributing Writer It’s no secret that southeast Minnesota is the top destination for spring turkey hunters. While the population has exploded in other regions of the state, particularly in the Minnesota River Valley, the southeast

The DNR’s purchase of the land means Hoff’s Slough will become part of the Danvers Wildlife Management Area likely by this fall. The combined area will contain nearly 3,000 acres of permanently protected wildlife habitat

State ag officials announced last week that the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, verified that a 51/2-year-old buck shot at Buckhorn Flats Game Farm in Almond, Wis., during a paid hunt in October,

Input Group shows near-unanimous support for Joe Fellegy’s resolutions By Rob Drieslein Editor St. Paul DNR Fisheries managers planned to unveil a 2004 open-water walleye season regulation by the end of the week. A second

The proposal is to remove the dam and construct a rock rapids upstream to provide for fish passage while maintaining much of the pool that now exists behind the dam. Bank stabilization also will be

HUTCHINSON Bell Lake is producing crappies in 21 feet of water during the early morning and evening hours. On Lake Minnie Belle, you’ll find a few crappies and sunfish scattered throughout various depths. Look to

Field Editor St. Paul The DNR is preparing a legislative package to address the agency’s needs and concerns. Most issues related to hunting and fishing are relatively minor. These are legislative initiatives the DNR wants

Feb. – March: Public Snowshoeing, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. weekends. Feb. 14: Lakeridge Boat Club ice fishing jamboree, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aud-Mar Supper Club, S79 W15851 Aud Mar Drive, Muskego, cash prizes

Associate Editor St. Paul In November, analysts predicted a possible state government budget shortfall of $185 million for the coming year. Now, there’s word that the deficit could be greater, according to Joe Kurcinka, administrator