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Contributing Writer Minnesota’s rabbit hunt begins Sept. 13, and according to surveys of hunters, snowshoe hares and cottontail rabbits are abundant. Combined harvests of hares and rabbits per hunter last year averaged between four and

Counts indicate 65-percent increase in ringneck numbers By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Madelia, Minn. With the pheasant opener in Minnesota just a month away, wildlife officials in Minnesota are predicting an improved harvest, based on

The state’s duck season runs Sept. 27-Nov. 25. The proposed daily duck limit is six, and may not include more than four mallards (of which two may be hens), three scaup, two wood ducks, two

Visitors will be admitted free to the park that day. Special interpretive programs will be held throughout thee park, with a focus on wetlands. For more information, call the park at (320) 354-2055, or visit

Clifford David Malikowski was fishing with friends near the quarry just west of the river when he fell into deeper water, according to the St. Cloud Police Department. He was crossing the water-filled quarry to

Editor Plymouth, Minn. The Minnesota Waterfowl Association board of directors voted late Wednesday night, Aug. 27, to fire its long-time executive director, Mike McGinty. MWA President Jim Cox would not reveal details of the board’s

Hunters must apply on a standard 31/2-inch by 51/2-inch postcard bearing the applicant’s full name and address, and listing first, second, and third choices of dates. Applicants should also indicate whether they will accept other

Staff Writer Ray, Minn – It’s tough to assess a bear season after just a couple days, but if early reports are any indication, this year looks to be much more productive than the previous

St. Paul The Minnesota State Fair continues through Labor Day at the state fairgrounds in St. Paul. Outdoor News is at the fair, with a booth located next to the DNR’s fish pond. Stop by,