Hook and Bullet
Duck stamp contest winner is state native
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Washington, D.C. — For the second time in history, a woman has won the federal duck stamp contest – and this woman hails from Wisconsin. Sherrie Russell Meline, a native of
DNR set to release list of ‘at-risk’ flora, fauna
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor St. Paul – For the past several years, Minnesota – along with every other state in the nation – has received funding meant to benefit species that needed a boost.
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
Albino laker on display at Marquette fish hatchery
By Marty Kovarik Correspondent Marquette, Mich. — The Marquette State Fish Hatchery has the capacity to produce approximately 1.1 million fish each year. However, a small number of fish are the most popular among visitors
Success rate at about 50 percent for early elk hunt
By Bill Parker Editor Gaylord, Mich. — Michigan hunters participating in the early elk season found the hunting to be a little tougher than normal. Of the 60 hunters who received a kill tag for
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,
Weather is causing delay in salmon run
By Kenny Darwin Correspondent Grand Rapids, Mich. — Michigan salmon anglers are somewhat perplexed by recent fishing results. Unseasonably warm weather has the fishery in a state of flux. In August, cool nights and chilly
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
