Monthly Archives: July 2010

Minnesota’s largest land conservation deal complete

The Conservation Fund, The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Blandin Paper Company (UPM) announced today the completion of a working forest conservation easement that forever protects 187,876 acres of Northwoods forests, wetlands and shoreline currently owned by UPM. … Continue reading

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Great Horned Owl Facts

Nicknamed the tiger with wings, the great horned owl is a fearless and feared bird of prey. It is one of the few animals that will kill a skunk, and it may eat more than 4,000 mice per year. Identification … Continue reading

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Giant Moose Could Be New Ontario Archery Record

Dale Tucker, 35, of Sault Ste. Marie had no intentions of going moose hunting this past fall. But when the IT manager pulled a long-shot bull tag, he gathered up his hunting buddies, headed for Northwestern Ontario’s Red Lake area, … Continue reading

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More days, birds in bag for goose hunt?

Bemidji, Minn. – The DNR wants to give hunters more days to hunt Canada geese, and also allow them to kill one more bird each day. Now, the Mississippi Flyway Council and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must sign … Continue reading

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As duck numbers fall, hunters dwindle, too

Last fall’s Minnesota duck season not only was dismal, but an increasing number of waterfowl hunters simply stashed their decoys and waders and quit, continuing a decades-long trend. And officials aren’t sure how to stop it. U.S. Fish and Wildlife … Continue reading

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Leaf Spots are Sprouting in the Vegetable Garden

This summer early warm weather and frequent rain alternating with sunny days have created conditions allowing vegetable gardens to flourish. Many gardeners are amazed at the size of their tomato and corn plants. Recently, however, gardeners have been noticing yellowing … Continue reading

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Minnesota to allow crane hunting season for first time in 94 years

Minnesota will offer hunters the chance to bag sandhill cranes for the first time in 94 years. "We’re happy to be able to offer this opportunity," said Dennis Simon, chief of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Section. "Ten … Continue reading

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Hot Water & Dead Muskies

In the sport of muskie fishing there are two things that don’t mix. Hot water temperatures and big fish. As an avidly obsessive muskie angler, I find nothing more gut wrenching than to come across my favorite fish floating on … Continue reading

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DNR recommends 60-day duck season; south zone hunters to get later hunt

DNR is recommending 60-day duck seasons in all zones, 85-day Canada goose seasons in the North and Central zones, and a 66-day Canada goose season in the South Zone for the 2010-11 waterfowl season. The recommendations include opening the regular … Continue reading

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Hundreds of geese euthanized near NYC airports

New York (AP) — Officials say hundreds of geese located near New York City airports have been euthanized in the past several weeks. Carol Bannerman, spokeswoman for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services, said Monday the department was asked … Continue reading

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