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Isle Royale wolf rescue faces longterm genetic challenge, researchers say

Apr 13, 2019 06:10AM ● By Editor

Relocating wolves to Isle Royale may only be a temporary solution to the island’s diminishing wolf population, according to a recent study. By Kaley Fech of the Capital News Service - April 13, 2019

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Oklahoma man lands potential new Minnesota state record whitefish

Apr 12, 2019 07:31AM ● By Editor

The fish, which was confirmed as a lake whitefish Monday morning by DNR Fisheries staff in Baudette, Minn., weighed 13.57 pounds on a certified scale and measured 29.5 inches long. By Brad Dokken of the Grand Forks Herald - April 9, 2019

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Apr 09, 2019 10:13AM ● By Editor

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

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Bear hunt applications available; deadline is May 3

Apr 09, 2019 09:53AM ● By Editor

Applications for bear hunting licenses are being accepted now through Friday, May 3, wherever Minnesota hunting and fishing licenses are sold. Media Release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - April 9, 2019

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Stream trout fishing opens statewide on April 13

Apr 09, 2019 09:46AM ● By Editor

Brook trout and splake fishing also opens on Lake Superior and its tributary streams that have no posted boundaries. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - April 8, 2019

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Necropsies detail deaths of 2 wolves in Isle Royale relocation effort

Apr 08, 2019 07:48AM ● By Editor

The medical findings for one wolf’s death were fairly clear-cut, while scientists working on the project believe they know what killed the other wolf, according to information released by the NPS recently. By Tanda Gmiter | [email protected]

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Once again, some inconsiderate ice anglers leave garbage on Minnesota's lakes

Apr 07, 2019 07:39AM ● By Editor

This keeps happening, and the DNR keeps asking people to stop. By Shaymus McLaughlin of bringmethenews.com - April 3, 2019

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Video: Ride along on a Coast Guard Ice Breaker

Apr 07, 2019 07:11AM ● By Editor

Canada and the U.S. share icebreaking duties on the Great Lakes, with vessels working wherever needed on either side of the border. From the St. Catherine's Standard - April 7, 2019

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Spring walleye fishing in full swing on Rainy River

Apr 06, 2019 06:38AM ● By Editor

The spring walleye season is in full swing, and boat ramps at Birchdale, Frontier and Clementson, Minn., now are ice-free and open to boats of all sizes. From the Grand Forks Herald - March 4, 2019

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Outside names Superior Hiking Trail one of the 25 best hikes in the world

Apr 05, 2019 05:50AM ● By Editor

Writer Stephanie Pearson of Outside profiles all of her favorite hikes worldwide, including the Superior Hiking Trail. From Boreal Community Media - April 5, 2019

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