Hook and Bullet
DNR looks to add 15,000 WMA acres
Park would cover 2,500 acres and protect nearly 5 miles of shoreline By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor Soudan, Minn. – A state park on the shores of Lake Vermilion likely would be among the state’s most
Trouble is bruin: Bear sightings on the rise
By Brad SissonContributing Writer Rochester, N.Y. – A recent increase in bear sightings in the Greater Rochester area has both captivated and frightened residents and also raised concern over the bruins’ expanding range. DEC Region
Continental duck numbers are on the rise
Cans, redheads, shovelers break survey records Staff Report St. Paul, Minn. – Preliminary results from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Canadian Wildlife Service’s Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey indicate a total duck
Wild Rose work is on schedule
By Greg Seubert Correspondent Wild Rose, Wis. – If Steve Fajfer were from the Land Down Under, he’d be saying, ‘No worries, mate.’ No more worries about great blue herons or otters raiding fish ponds
‘Rock snot’ suddenly the newest invasive concern
By Don LehmanContributing Writer With the fight against one dreaded fisheries invader still ongoing, state officials are closely watching the appearance of another potentially devastating invasive species just a short distance from New York state.
Whitewater may be added to list of impaired waters
By Mike KallokStaff Writer St. Paul – The middle branch of the Whitewater River and four other southern Minnesota rivers likely will be listed as impaired due to the presence of a chemical commonly found
SAK ‘remodelers’ ready to roll
By Dean Bortz Editor Madison – Good, but not good enough. That’s why a group of volunteers will convene for the first time this week to begin looking at two ways to improve the DNR’s
Land, sea passport requirement delayed by feds
Increased wait time leads to temporary postponement of new air, land travel rules By Tim SpielmanAssociate Editor Washington – Hunters and anglers fretting the upcoming requirement of a passport for land and sea travel into
