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Sierra Club starts western Minn. group

WILLMAR — A western Minnesota group of the Sierra Club has been organized after about 30 people joined on Jan. 30 in Willmar.

March 13, 2010

Dogs protect their territory, no matter what

We are affected by what is happening in nature whether it is the increased hazards of driving during deer rut or the pleasure of watching the eagles when they stop on their annual migration for a few months. Some affects are good, others are not so much.

By Walter Scott , March 13, 2010

Conservation Calendar

By Tribune Sports , March 13, 2010

Open season on hunting proposals

GRANITE FALLS — It isn’t just the silent approach of a big-antlered deer that gets hunters excited these days.

By Tom Cherveny , March 13, 2010

Wildlife Society honors local conservation officer

Wildlife Society honors local conservation officer MONTEVIDEO — The Minnesota Chapter of The Wildlife Society, comprising wildlife professionals from agencies, universities, and the private sector statewide, presented its law enforcement award to Conservation Officer Ed Picht of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

By Tribune Sports , March 13, 2010

Waterfowl enthusiast’s best season is just ahead

Waterfowl enthusiast’s best season is just ahead NEW LONDON — October could never come soon enough for Dr. Roger Strand, a life-long waterfowl hunter.

March 13, 2010

Conservation Calendar PressPass

Events

By Tribune Sports , March 06, 2010

Tracking a winter outdoors adventure PressPass

We have had enough winter this year to last a lifetime.

By Walter Scott , March 06, 2010

Pheasant numbers will depend on spring weather and continued help PressPass

Pheasant numbers will depend on spring weather and continued help Pheasants are hardier than they let on to be.

March 06, 2010

Somebody to lean on PressPass

Somebody to lean on GRAND RAPIDS — The boys already are out on the ice. The fishing holes are drilled. The shelters are up.

By Sam Cook , March 06, 2010

Timber management is a life-long project PressPass

ast spring I set a goal for myself. Over a period of several years, I planned to clear all the timber of undesirable trees, thin out the overcrowded ones, and open up areas to improve browse for wildlife as well as being able to one day harvest some timber.

By Walter Scott , February 27, 2010

Conservation Calendar PressPass

February 27, 2010

Taking down barriers to good fishing PressPass

Taking down barriers to good fishing MONTEVIDEO — If fishing for carp and bullheads is your desire, just look for a silt-filled reservoir.

February 27, 2010

Deer harvest down, but expected PressPass

WILLMAR — To no one’s surprise, the harvest numbers from the 2009 deer hunting seasons were down.

February 20, 2010

See-saw weather didn’t help ice fishing this winter PressPass

See-saw weather didn’t help ice fishing this winter WILLMAR — Get out while you still can!

February 20, 2010

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OUR VOICES Bob's cabin

On Saturday night as I wiggled into the big, overstuffed bed, I kicked the blankets around a bit to warm them up and sank back into the pile of fluffy pillows that give you the feeling that you were sinking into a bank of clouds. Just to the left and over my shoulder I could faintly

Posted by: Devlyn Brooks on Sep 28, 2009 at 1:24 PM | Stop Looking At Your Brother ...

OUR VOICES Outdoors funding meetings set

A committee that recommends how to spend sales tax money on outdoors projects plans a series of meetings to hear from conservation professionals and the general public. The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council must annually recommend how to spend millions of dollars raised from a sales tax increas

Posted by: Don Davis on Jul 29, 2009 at 3:37 PM | Capitol Chatter

OUR VOICES Green, green, it's green they say

Mike Kilgore Mike Kilgore says the green Minnesotans pay in a higher tax beginning Wednesday will mean a greener Minnesota in a year. Minnesota forests will stay green, prairies wil

Posted by: Don Davis on Jun 29, 2009 at 3:24 PM | Capitol Chatter

OUR VOICES Passing on an ol' family tradition

Whomever first said it is a relaxing getaway to take your kids fishing must have worked as a public relations hack at Rapala, or some other tackle or fishing rod maker. ... Oh, sure, I enjoy fishing and I certainly enjoy being with my kids, but the jury is still out on whether I enjoy fish

Posted by: Devlyn Brooks on Jun 1, 2009 at 6:00 PM | Stop Looking At Your Brother ...

Early fishing season cold water danger

Sometimes it’s a canoeist or kayaker who capsizes a watercraft. Other times it’s an early-season angler who falls overboard or swims to retrieve a boat drifting away from a boat landing. Or it could be a playful child who tumbles into a lake or stream. If they aren’t wearing a lif

Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on May 21, 2009 at 9:27 AM | Northland Outdoors

DNR looking for volunteers to help with loon survey

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for about two dozen volunteers to help monitor the loon population in Becker and Otter Tail counties in northwestern Min

Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on May 20, 2009 at 9:41 AM | Northland Outdoors

OUR VOICES Old familiar friend

"Running is a big question mark that's there each and every day. It asks you, 'Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?'" - Peter Maher, Canadian marathon runner Bundled up in winter running gear, including a thin bavaclava, I set out Saturday to explore one of the

Posted by: RunningSpud on May 17, 2009 at 9:26 AM | Addicted to running

DNR pilot honored for law enforcement and conservation efforts

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Capt. Mike Trenholm was named Safari Club International’s (SCI) 2009 Conservation Officer of the Year during a recent meeting in Washington, D.C. “You have been a true champion for law enforcement as well as conservation in Minnesota, and

Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on May 15, 2009 at 12:46 PM | Northland Outdoors
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Video: Silverado Pro-Am Bass Tour 2009 at Green Lake
Here is a June 6, 2009, video report of the Silverado Pro-Am Bass Tour 2009 at Green Lake in Spicer.