Hook and Bullet
Oct. 15 and 16: an early shot at whitetails
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul – As the DNR’s big-game program coordinator, Lou Cornicelli was instrumental in creating this fall’s early antlerless deer season, the first of its kind in the state. But
Turkeys headed northwest, into ‘uncharted territory’
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Thief River Falls, Minn. – One time extirpated from Minnesota, wild turkeys now are found over a wide swath from the southeast to the northwest. And the beat goes on.
2005 duck opener hot and cold; mostly warm
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Nicollet, Minn. – The air was cool, the skies gray; it was weather most duck hunters relish. Unfortunately for waterfowlers, that was the weekend prior to the duck opener. This
Saltwater license on the horizon for N.Y.?
By Morgan Lyle Contributing Writer Washington, D.C. — For untold generations, the only requirement for saltwater fishing in New York waters has been the willingness to get up early and to endure the wind and
Teen fatally shot in apparent hunting mishap
By Dean Bortz Editor La Crosse, Wis. (AP) — Seth Hammes, 17, of La Crosse, was videotaping wildlife from a tree stand in Monroe County when he was allegedly shot twice with a .22 by
New director of forestry takes hands-on approach
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Duluth, Minn. – If there’s one thing Minnesota’s DNR Forestry director in waiting knows about his new position, it’s that he’ll spend as much time as possible in the field,
Kent deer ailing from equine virus
By Bill Parker Editor Cannon Township, Mich. — A viral infection found mostly in horses has been pegged by scientists from Michigan State University and the Michigan DNR as the cause of the recent rash
Rice Lake filling back up
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Hugo, Minn. – Rice Lake once again will be full of water. That’s the good news. The bad: It might not be in time for Saturday’s waterfowl opener. A judge
Duck hunting 2005: tempered optimism
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Middle River, Minn. – Joel Huener, manager of the Thief Lake Wildlife Management Area, has done what he can to ensure this year’s waterfowl opener will be better than last
