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Minnesota Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – December 30, 2022
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) continued field training with COC Anthony Hams and focused efforts on angling, snowmobiling, and trapping activities. Violations encountered related to angling licenses, recreational vehicle registrations, and
Commentary: Study sheds more light on possible source of CWD
Lack of data rarely prevents speculation. Some (mostly folks who want to minimize CWD effects or who distrust academics) suggest the disease is no big deal because “it’s always been around.”
Illinois shotgun hunters improve as deer harvest climbs from 2021
The harvest for the second weekend of the season (Dec. 1-4) was 24,500, compared with 21,477 during the second season in 2021.
Nature smart: Common and clever crows
We often overlook or ignore the more common critters in the natural world. The Eastern gray squirrel and chipmunk are examples of common critters we often ignore. The American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is an exceedingly
Backyard and beyond: When less is more
Jim Aarns describes himself as a retired hunter but still maintains his trail cams. He enjoyed finding a recent image of a handsome 12-point buck, taken right behind his house.
Pro Tip of the Week with Terry Tuma
Monitoring and catching ice walleyes during the early to mid-season transition.
Bob Jessen, longtime Minnesota waterfowl leader, dies at age 91
Waterfowl biologist helped guide waterfowl management in Minnesota for more than a quarter century.
Remembering Leopold: Listening to the wings of waterfowl
It’s officially winter in the north country, and most of the lakes and some of the rivers are frozen. Ducks and other migratory birds have already headed south, although a few may linger.
Hunting dog injuries happen, so be properly prepared
My yellow Labrador, Luna, eased unscathed between strands of barbed wire with her feathered prize. Fortunately, she was wise to fences, always crossing with caution.
