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Hunt in snowy woods a success despite lack of birds in the bag

Dec 01, 2019 11:20AM ● By Editor

Despite the underlying pessimism, some days are just too nice to stay indoors, and that recent Sunday morning was no exception. Besides, a walk in the woods is always rewarding, even if grouse are hard to come by. By Brad Dokken from the Grand Forks Herald - December 1, 2019

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As wolves recover, calls in Wisconsin to end endangered species listing grow

Nov 30, 2019 06:50AM ● By Editor

Conflicts with farmers and hunters continue as the state's wolf population has risen from extinction in 1960 to more than 900 animals today. By Rich Kremer from Wisconsin Watch • November 30, 2019

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New Ontario proposals for baitfish win conditional support

Nov 28, 2019 02:08PM ● By Editor

The changes largely involve the use, movement and harvest of bait and are aimed squarely at minimizing the spread of diseases like viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS). By Michael Erskine from The Manitoulin Expositor - November 27, 2019

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Crowdfunded research works to protect Minnesota's moose from brainworm

Nov 27, 2019 06:30AM ● By Editor

A partnership between the University and the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa capitalizes on each group's strengths. By Dylan Anderson of Minnesota Daily - November 27, 2019

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Nov 26, 2019 09:09AM ● By Editor

District 6 - Two Harbors area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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DNR to update Minnesota’s wolf management plan

Nov 26, 2019 07:10AM ● By Editor

The agency is creating a new wolf plan advisory committee to help inform the update to the management plan. Applications are now open for the committee. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - November 25, 2019

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Snowmobile season almost here, but trails not ready for riding yet

Nov 26, 2019 05:39AM ● By Editor

While snowmobilers wait for the arrival of snow and cold temperatures, now is a good time to make sure registrations are current, snowmobiles are in good operating order, safety training is reviewed, and local trail maps are checked for route changes or new trails. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - November 26, 2019

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Curious Kids: What can you learn from studying an animal’s scat?

Nov 25, 2019 12:41PM ● By Editor

By Verity Mathis, Mammal Collections Manager, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida from The Conversation - November 25, 2019

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St. Louis County set to oppose elk reintroduction effort

Nov 25, 2019 06:29AM ● By Editor

The County Board technically can’t stop the elk project because it has no jurisdiction over wildlife in Minnesota. Elk would be the purview of the state and tribal wildlife agencies. By John Myers from Ag Week - November 25, 2019

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'A little surprising': Bird from Central America found in community 250 miles north of Thunder Bay

Nov 24, 2019 06:47AM ● By Editor

Bird found shivering in cold in Neskantaga Tuesday identified as purple gallinule of southern U.S., Caribbean. By Cathy Alex · CBC News · November 22, 2019

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