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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Invasive insect: Emerald ash borer reaches Minnesota
Members of the Minnesota DNR are trying to find a way to delay the spread of the emerald ash borer insect. The invasive species, which was discovered in Minnesota last summer, lays eggs on the bark of ash trees, according … Continue reading
Communicating with Big Game
Minutes after climbing into my stand I began my calling and rattling sequence. First grunting, then working the antlers, I stared down at the mock scrape I’d been religiously anointing with doe-estrus scent for the previous two weeks. I hadn’t … Continue reading
Stop aquatic hitchhikers!
If you are a water recreationist—boater, angler, water-skier, sailor, or canoeist—there are some important things you can do to prevent the transport of harmful invasive species from one lake or river to another. In Minnesota it is illegal to transport … Continue reading
Changes noted to southeastern Minnesota’s deer hunting seasons
The Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources says that southeastern Minnesota’s firearms early and late deer seasons will remain at nine days this fall and bucks must have at least one four-point antler in order to be legal for harvest, the … Continue reading
New law requires nonresidents to purchase ATV trail passes
All-terrain vehicle (ATV) operators who are not Minnesota residents must possess a trail pass when riding on state or grant-in-aid trails, as the result of a new law that took effect Jan. 1, 2010, and was modified during this year’s … Continue reading
Camping With Your Dog
Remember, not everyone is a "dog person". Do not allow your dog to approach someone unless they consent. Ask campgrounds what their pet rules are when making reservations. Many camp-grounds have prohibitions on pets and others may limit the size … Continue reading
Fishing The Northland!
I lived in France for a stint and used to raise eyebrows when I would offer to host my French colleagues if they ever made their way to Minnesota. They couldn’t comprehend the concept of “Minnesota Nice” and didn’t think … Continue reading
DU, DNR cite growing concern over oil spill effect on loons, maybe bluebills
St. Paul – A wide variety of wildlife species familiar to most people in Minnesota – including loons, the state bird – could be affected by the Gulf oil spill. Wildlife officials say it’s too early to know exactly what … Continue reading
No CWD found in Minnesota deer
After testing more than 33,000 deer over eight years, chronic wasting disease still hasn’t been found in Minnesota’s wild deer herd. The latest batch of deer tested were 2,685 killed by hunters last fall in southeastern Minnesota. Another 28 deer … Continue reading
Walleye Fishing in Northern Minnesota
One question I get asked over and over is how do you consistently catch Walleye’s through the seasons in Northern Minnesota. Catching Walleye’s in Northern Minnesota is a fairly simple task. The key to Minnesota Walleye fishing is to find … Continue reading
