Klobuchar announces $31 million funding for Minnesota outdoors programs
Minnesota will receive $30,978,760 to support hunting, sport fishing, fish and wildlife conservation and education programs across the state.
Lakes are no place for anglers’ garbage
As anglers remove their permanent ice shelters from Minnesota lakes, diligence in leaving no trace behind is sometimes forgotten. Avid campers and hikers often recite their golden rule, “If you pack it in, pack it out.”
RELATED CONTENTBirds have communal ways to weather winter
What do small birds, such as chickadees, do to stay warm when the temperature drops below zero?
RELATED CONTENTPrairie chickens were part of our heritage 
During spring, I mark some special nature days – including a trip to prairie chicken blinds so I can photograph the spring courtship activities.
RELATED CONTENTNow’s the time to consider buying a boat
In another four to six weeks smaller lakes throughout Minnesota will open, so it’s time to start thinking boating.
RELATED CONTENTNorth Dakota hunting season on tundra swans ends
With only six states in the U.S. allowing the harvest of tundra swans and hunters from about 40 states coming to North Dakota to try their shot at the trophy bird, this year’s statewide season yielded the highest harvest number to date.
RELATED CONTENTBackyard to Backwoods: Kids need the outdoors for many reasons
On Feb. 9 First Lady Michelle Obama was interviewed on ABC’s “Good Morning America” program. She was discussing a “Let’s Move” campaign designed to fight against obesity in children.
RELATED CONTENTEelpout Festival: circus-like atmosphere
Anglers and curious observers will fill the town of Walker this weekend for the 31st annual International Eelpout Festival.
RELATED CONTENTND Badlands bighorn sheep roundup relocates 14 wild animals
After months of preparation and Mother Nature’s cooperation, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department wrapped up an approximate $22,000 relocation project involving 14 bighorn sheep
RELATED CONTENTMalfunctioning transmitters prompt second moose roundup near Duluth
Helicopter crews had to recapture eight moose last week on the Grand Portage Indian Reservation because their satellite collars weren’t transmitting data properly.
RELATED CONTENTRecord 212-pound sturgeon speared in Wisconsin believed to be 100 years old
A Wisconsin wildlife official says the record-setting sturgeon speared over the weekend may have been more than 100 years old.
RELATED CONTENTPlenty of piping thrills at Spirit Mountain
On a recent mild day, Sam Kluver sat on a snow bank at Spirit Mountain, video camera ready to catch the action as a friend came snowboarding down the Amp Energy Terrain Park.
RELATED CONTENTGrassroots effort launched to save Detroit Mountain
Efforts to re-open Detroit Mountain ski area appear to be snowballing, judging by a campaign on email and Facebook.
Backyard to Backwoods: Animals showing affection are great for photos
Monticello is only one Minnesota locations for viewing winter wildlife. February is also a good time to visit the National Eagle Center at Wabasha where dozens of eagles gather before spreading out to their breeding territories. If you don’t want to go that far, visit some of the natural areas that our area has to offer.
RELATED CONTENTDock Talk: Fishing tourney was a blast for the kids
Last weekend a crowd of anglers took to the frozen terrain of Fish Hook Lake for the 12th Annual Park Rapids American Legion Community Ice Fishing Contest.
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