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Inside the Outdoors: Motives and mysteries of bird migration

Sep 14, 2019 ● By Editor

Mid-September is also a peak time when raptors are moving southward. Duluth, at the lower end of Lake Superior, is a concentration point, since raptors in general prefer not to fly long distances over water. By Mike Rahn of the Echo Journal - September 14, 2019

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Pictured Rocks is scolding people for carving in its trees

Sep 13, 2019 ● By Editor

Tree carving makes trees vulnerable to pathogens, an official with Friends of Trees told Oregonian Live. By Justine Lofton of mlive.com- September 13, 2019

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Fall patterns emerge across the state as water temperatures drop

Sep 13, 2019 ● By Editor

Fishing should continually improve until the lakes begin to freeze over. Walleye anglers report that minnows, especially shiners, are now producing the most fish. From Explore Minnesota - September 13, 2019

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An adventure aboard the Kingfisher

Sep 13, 2019 ● By Editor

A fishing excursion along the North Shore reels in memories. By Dana Sanders - HTF Contributor from hometownfocus.us - September 13, 2019

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A new study reveals squirrels eavesdrop on other species

Sep 12, 2019 ● By Editor

Researchers from Oberlin College in Ohio tell us that squirrels are adept eavesdroppers, using all available info to not only alert them to threats but also a lack of danger. By Leslie Garrett of Cottage Life - September 10, 2019

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Midge-borne virus causes death of wild deer in Stearns County

Sep 11, 2019 ● By Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the first two cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in wild white-tailed deer in Minnesota. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 11, 2019

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Finding fall foliage: Leaf-peeping season coming soon

Sep 10, 2019 ● By Editor

Starting Thursday Explore Minnesota and the Minnesota DNR will also be offering weekly fall color updates through email subscription, which give more detailed information on color changing activity throughout the state. By Bria Barton of the Bemidji Pioneer - September 8, 2019

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Minnesotans asked to serve on fish and wildlife budget oversight committees

Sep 10, 2019 ● By Editor

People who want to serve should have a strong interest in natural resource management, how it is funded, financial review and working together. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 9, 2019

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Sep 09, 2019 ● By Editor

District 6 - Two Harbors area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 9, 2019

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New bird banding efforts to help reveal Northeastern Minnesota trends

Sep 08, 2019 ● By Editor

An inaugural report released last month by the Superior National Forest documents and analyzes data from five bird banding stations across the region during last year’s breeding season. From the U.S. Forest Service - September 9, 2019

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