Hook and Bullet
Groups file suit over federal wolf delisting
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Minneapolis – Just over a month ago, federal wolf delisting took effect for the Great Lakes states of Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin, where about 4,000 wolves reside. More recently, three
Council pitches new conservation model
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – A 15-member council created last fall to look at natural resource management in the state has finished its work, the result a 57-page report that outlines ‘bold, yet
Northwest deer-culling effort takes 488 deer
Six suspected to have bovine TB By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – Minnesota’s first foray into using sharpshooters to try to stop the spread of bovine tuberculosis is in the bag. Between Feb. 22
Supporters await funding in session’s final weeks
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – For proponents of a plan to dedicate funds to natural resources, last week produced a roller coaster of emotions. First, the Taxes Committee in the Senate, on a
Midwest leads in new hunters, anglers
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington – The good news for conservation boosters is this: The rate of the decline in new hunter and angler recruitment and retention in the United States has slowed, and
One-walleye limit in place for five lakes
By Kurt Krueger Correspondent Eagle River, Wis. – Reduced walleye bag limits on 271 lakes in Wisconsin’s ceded territory in response to tribal declarations includes five lakes with a one-walleye limit – Lac Vieux Desert
Legislation could mean more lake trout netting on Superior
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor Grand Marais, Minn. – In the latest twist in the Lake Superior lake trout story, it now appears nets will be allowed in the lake to take a limited number of
Commercial fishery likely on Red Lake this summer
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor Red Lake, Minn. – Preparations are under way for the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians to begin a commercial walleye processing operation this summer. The plan would allow tribal fishermen
Development could relocate Rochester geese from WMA
Some hunting opportunity could be sacrificed By Tim SpielmanAccociate Editor Rochester, Minn. – The county of Olmsted in southeastern Minnesota needs a location for a new office facility. Geese that spend time in the Rochester
