Fishing
Liberal waterfowl seasons, limits offered
On the heels of a continental duck population estimate just below last year, and habitat conditions that were similar, or slightly improved
Commercial fisherman faces federal overharvest charges
More than 43 tons of fluke in 2009-11
Moose added to state protected species list
Minnesota DNR officials earlier this week unveiled the latest state list of “endangered, threatened, and special concern species” in the state.
No rebound: Marten, fisher season tightened across the north country
Further shortening of the season wasn’t a feasible option, DNR officials say, so instead they’ve opted to further reduce the allowed take of martens and fishers, northern furbearers whose numbers the department would like to
Links from Minnesota Outdoor News – Issue 34, 2013
Page 47, What’s new at DNR’s State Fair exhibit
Bowhunter survey indicates growing bobcat population in Illinois
A DNR survey of bowhunters in the state reveals that the number of bobcats spotted during archery deer hunts has boomed over the past decade.
There’s more than one squirrel in the forest
The annual hickory nut cutting phase is on a normal schedule this year, having ramped up from a good start to a full-fledged frenzy around August 10
