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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Eastern Tent Caterpillars
Eastern tent caterpillars have been common in many areas of Minnesota this spring. This insect is easy to identify because it constructs a silken web in the fork of branches. They attack a variety of hardwood trees, especially fruit trees, … Continue reading
Camping in Minnesota
Nothing smooths away the stress like spending some of your hard-earned vacation days relaxing at a Minnesota campground or resort. Doing nothing but what you want to do. Fishing. Paddling your canoe on a remote lake. Sitting on a sunny … Continue reading
What’s all the fuss over those shoreline weeds?
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) growing emphasis on maintaining and improving fish habitat provides a broad framework to guide policies and practices. But where the rubber really meets the road is where the water meets the land – … Continue reading
Chris Niskanen: Guiding definitions for Outdoor Heritage Funds not worthy
A familiar scene unfolded late Thursday that has come to define the conflict between the Minnesota House of Representatives and the hunting, fishing and conservation community. A deal was struck behind closed doors. Lawmakers gave impassioned, but often inaccurate, speeches, … Continue reading
Time Limits on Hunting Protect Wildlife Where Quotas Fail
Around the world, hunting and fishing is typically controlled through quotas—systems that place limits on the number of trophies each permit holder can take. The number of permits issued and quota for each permit are based on population surveys from … Continue reading
DNR lifts all burning restrictions
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that effective at noon today, Friday, May 14, seasonal burning restrictions will be lifted in all counties and burning permits for vegetative matter will once again be available. Heavy rains drenched … Continue reading
What’s all the fuss over those shoreline weeds?
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) growing emphasis on maintaining and improving fish habitat provides a broad framework to guide policies and practices. But where the rubber really meets the road is where the water meets the land – … Continue reading
Northern Minnesota phenology report: May 2010
In late May at the cusp of summer the wild columbine blooms. Aquilegia canadensis, literally “water loving of Canada,” is its scientific name. Aquila is Latin for eagle and some say the five spurs at the top of the flower … Continue reading
Man sentenced for killing Idaho bull moose
Moscow, Idaho (AP) – A 19-year-old Lewiston man has been sentenced for poaching a bull moose. Zachery G. Beckvold was convicted in Latah County District Court of unlawfully taking a bull moose and sentenced to four years of probation. He … Continue reading
Bald Eagle Nesting Areas Prompts Temporary Campsite Closures
Voyageurs National Park biologists found 69 bald eagle nests within the park boundary this April while conducting their spring aerial survey to determine the number and location of nesting pairs present. Due to this, the park has temporarily closed the … Continue reading
