Monthly Archives: March 2008

While many of us are itching to hit the trails with our OHVs, the Minnesota DNR reminds us to take a deep breath and wait. It’s been a long winter but it’s only proper we respect the law and keep off … Continue reading →

Remaining permits for spring season go on sale March 28 Hunters urged to call ahead when purchasing at license outlets MADISON - On March 28, more than 56,000 remaining spring turkey permits will go on sale at 10 a.m. at Department … Continue reading →

Brown Trout to be Stocked Below Fort Randall Dam PIERRE, S.D.–The S.D. Game, Fish and Parks Department plans to stock brown trout below Fort Randall Dam.  Approximately 7,500 brown trout are scheduled to be released March 25, weather permitting, in … Continue reading →

Most of us have never seen a wolverine in the wild. Avid hunters and other outdoorsmen can go entire lives without spotting one of these large secretive members of the weasel family. Oh, they are out there. But not in … Continue reading →

‘Missing’ elk turns up after 10 years CLAM LAKE, Wis. — Elk cow number "26" has been found. "26" was the first wild Wisconsin born elk calf that was radio collared of the Clam Lake elk herd established in 1995. … Continue reading →

The Wisconsin outdoors update reads fairly typically for this time of year. Steelhead are showing up in some areas, migrant geese and other birds have arrived in the south; up north there are still plenty of cross-country ski and snowmobiling … Continue reading →

Lots of cool features have been added to the Minnesota DNR’s website. The changes are evident and should make navigation around the pages considerably easier. Check it out if you haven’t looked at it in awhile: Click here.

SD is talking about adding one more bighorn sheep license to its annual quota of four. Sorry, it’s only for South Dakota residents. Read on: (courtesy National Park Service) Bighorn Sheep, Sage Grouse on GFP Commission Agenda  PIERRE, S.D.–Two unique … Continue reading →

Starting this weekend, birds take over the lower level display space at the River Falls Public Library, 140 Union St. The newest free exhibit, Its For the Birds, opens 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16, and continues through April 20. The … Continue reading →

With editorials like this (subscription required) coming out of the state’s largest and arguably the most influential newspaper (Star Tribune), weather-vaning state legislators cannot be far behind. Dove hunters beware: your opportunities may be drying up. Suggestion: email or call your local … Continue reading →