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Madison All ice fishing shelters must be removed from inland waters north of Hwy. 64 by March 15. Ice anglers may want to consider beginning the removal process since slushy conditions on the lakes may
Owatonna, Minn. Cabela’s, the “World’s Foremost Outfitter” of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear recently was named Specialty Retailer of the Year by Sporting Goods Business magazine. The retailer also was named SHOT Business magazine’s Retailer of the Ye
Dick Cabela, owner and founder of Cabela’s was on hand March 5 at the Owatonna store to announce the honors at a special ceremony. Cabela’s in recent years has expanded its business from outdoors catalogs
Less enforcement slated for big WMAs
Field Editor Changes in natural resource law enforcement initiated by DNR Commissioner Allen Garber mean that wildlife staff at the state’s major wildlife management areas will spend their time in the field looking for parking
Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) events for 2002. For more information on any of the events, check out www.dnr.state.mn.us and look under education programs or call 888-646-6367, metro 651-296-6157 or the phone number listed.
Mar. 23-23: Bow Hunter Education for Women, MN Shooting Sports Education Center, Grand Rapids. Register call 218-327-0583. May 11: Mother/Child fishing clinic, Madison Lake (just NE of Mankato), Madison Lake fishing pier. Register call 507-359-6049.
ST. CLOUD AREA
Pearl Lake and Grand Lake are producing sunfish and a few crappies in eight to 14 feet of water. Look to Cedar Island Lake and Horseshoe Lake for suspended crappies over 22 feet of water.
Mar. 15: Shawano Area Gobblers Fund Raising Banquet at The Gathering at 5:30 p.m. For more info call Jim Hutter at 715-526-6885.
Mar. 16: Fox Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited Annual Fundraiser at Waverly Beach in Menasha starting at 8 a.m. For more info contact Steve Heuser 920-757-0812. Mar. 16: Watertown Conservation Club 24th Annual Spring Banquet
St. Paul Six designs, including two featuring loons, were selected March 1 as finalists in the contest that will result in a new offer-ing for Minnesota drivers who support natural resources through the purchase of conservation license plates.
The finalists can be viewed and voted on via the DNR’s web site at www.dnr.state.mn.us. On March 19, a panel of judges will select the winning entry. The winner receives $500. Plates are available for
Mar. 12-Apr. 9: Firearm Safety Class at Ottertail City Fire Hall. For more info call Jerry Greenwood at 218-640-1258.
Mar. 18: Youth Firearms Safety Training at Stewartville Sportsman’s Club in Stewartville. For more info call Marti Oeltjen at 507-378-5631. Apr. 9-20: MN DNR Firearm Safety/Hunter Ed. Class at Oak View in Andover. Classes run
