Monthly Archives: May 2008

North Dakota deer lottery

In case you missed it due to the long weekend, the North Dakota DNR ND Game and Fish Dept. has a new Outdoors Online weekly Web cast. This week they’re talking with Wildlife chief Rob Kreil about upcoming deer lottery … Continue reading

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Free fishing in Wisconsin June 7-8

The first full weekend in June, anglers may head out to the lakes and rivers of Wisconsin to fish without a license. It’s open to residents and non-residents alike and there’s no age limitation. More from the Wisconsin DNR.

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Picnic in the parks

On June 1, it’s open house day at Minnesota state parks and the Department of Natural Resources invites everyone to pack a picnic basket and head to any state park and recreation area for free to enjoy the Great Minnesota … Continue reading

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Gov. Pawlenty launches outdoor-themed art competition

According to a news release sent out today, Gov. Tim Pawlenty launched the CivicFest Walleye School of Fish Competition, a statewide artistic competition open to Minnesota students interested in designing a 4-foot birch flat-board walleye: Fishing and spending time outdoors … Continue reading

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Fishing opener generates discussion around the Web

Stuck at work reading this blog instead of out on the lake? You’re not the only one. There’s a lot of talk around the Web about the Minnesota opener today, here’s a quick round up. The Minnesota DNR would like … Continue reading

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Check for Lake Ice-Outs before you head out on the Minnesota fishing opener

Headed out for tomorrow’s fishing opener in Minnesota tomorrow? You might want to check which lakes are iced over at this Minnesota Climatology Working Group Web page. As of the time of this post, here’s a list of the lakes … Continue reading

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Root River Trail ready for Minnesota bike riders

Southeast Minnesota’s Root River Trail has been repaired and is ready for bikers, according to the Minnesota DNR: One of Minnesotas most popular and scenic bike trails is again open. Spring is a great time to enjoy it, according to … Continue reading

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Wiconsin deer hunting framework set

Deer hunters in Wisconsin will have a 2008 season structure that includes a four-day October antlerless deer only gun hunt in most herd control and all earn-a-buck deer management units, under a framework approved by the state Natural Resources Board … Continue reading

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News from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department

Deer applications are available. You can apply online now. There are still spring turkey licenses available. Anglers planning on participating in the states paddlefish season should check with local authorities for possible burning restrictions. North Dakota boats displaying a green … Continue reading

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