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CAPITOL CHATTER Conservationsists watching lawmakers
Conservation and environmental advocates are watching Minnesota lawmakers to make sure they properly spend tax money that is dedicated to the outdoors. Proponents of the voter-approved constitutional...
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Minnesota trying to save its moose
Wildlife researchers from across North America are in Duluth today as part of a developing effort to see if Minnesota can save its moose.
By John Myers , December 08, 2008
Coaster brook trout show encouraging growth on North Shore
Recent stream surveys on Minnesota’s North Shore show that so-called “coaster” brook trout are increasing in size and age, and state fisheries biologists believe restrictive regulations are helping the fish.
By Sam Cook , November 24, 2008
The Dufner brothers’ last pitch
TOGO, Minn. — Dusk settles over the deer camp deep in Minnesota’s north woods. A couple of does hang from the meat pole. Woodsmoke rises from the stovepipe that angles from a white canvas tent.
By Sam Cook , November 17, 2008
Welch woman kills massive 200-pound deer with 27-point rack
Kelly Gustafson’s massive buck may not look like wrestler Brock Lesnar, but it certainly appears to be “the next big thing.”
By Mike Longaecker , November 13, 2008
Family has 51 years of hunting from Warba deer camp
WARBA, Minn. — Hjalmar Johnson had made it to deer camp for 50 years in a row. But he couldn’t make it for Saturday’s Minnesota firearms deer opener.
By Sam Cook , November 10, 2008
Later-than-usual season puts Minnesota deer hunters right on the rut
Good news, Minnesota firearms hunters: This fall, Minnesota’s firearms deer season opens this Saturday, Nov. 8, as late as it can in the calendar year. And that means it’s more likely to coincide with the peak of the rut.
By Sam Cook , November 06, 2008
Maiden Rock/Bay City bat caves house 150,000
MAIDEN ROCK — It’s cold. Dark. Quiet as a tomb — except for little squeaking sounds so tiny you wonder if you’re imagining them.
By Ruth Nerhaugen , November 03, 2008
Forging friendships, finding pheasants
ROSCOE, S.D. — The elder statesmen of this pheasant hunting clan have reserved seats up front in the old conversion van. That’s Roy Meier in the driver’s seat. He’s 80. In the passenger seat is Rolf Grimsrud, 75, of Superior.
By Sam Cook , October 27, 2008
Partridge hunter enjoys a tradition of success
Here he comes, up the forest trail, toting the old Winchester double-barrel. He appears to be marching right out of a 1940s sporting catalog.
By Sam Cook , October 21, 2008
Health officials urge caution in eating deer meat
ST. PAUL – Hunting and health experts do not fully understand what dangers, if any, lead in deer meat may present, but with the deer hunting season about to open, Minnesota officials say there are precautions hunters should take.
By Don Davis , October 08, 2008
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