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Deer feeding and attractant bans expand as part of CWD prevention efforts

Aug 29, 2019 ● By Editor

The DNR will expand deer feeding and attractant bans in southeast and north central Minnesota starting Sunday, Sept. 1, due to additional discoveries of chronic wasting disease in wild deer. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - August 27, 2019

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High angling pressure, catch rates combine to close Mille Lacs walleye fishing on Sept. 6

Aug 26, 2019 ● By Editor

Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake will close Friday, Sept. 6, so state anglers do not exceed a safe walleye harvest level. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - August 26, 2019

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Financial assistance available for northern Minnesota woodland owners

Aug 26, 2019 ● By Editor

Woodland owners with 20 or more acres can also receive an additional $300 to create a new woodland stewardship plan or update an existing plan. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - August 26, 2019

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Aug 26, 2019 ● By Editor

District 6 - Two Harbors area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - August 26, 2019

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Minnesota officials on lookout for infected plants carrying disease that kills oak trees

Aug 26, 2019 ● By Editor

Rhododendrons infected with the organism were found this year in the Midwest By Andrew Krueger of Minnesota Public Radio News - August 25, 2019

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Annual waterfowl status report offers yet another sign of fall

Aug 25, 2019 ● By Editor

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service this past week said continental duck numbers, at an estimated 38.9 million birds, are down 6 percent from last year’s 41.2 million but still are 10 percent above long-term averages. By Brad Dokken of the Grand Forks Herald - August 25, 2019

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Lake Associations can apply for loon nesting platforms as a result of BP Oil spill

Aug 25, 2019 ● By Editor

A portion of a multi-billion financial settlement stemming from the spill has been earmarked for restoration efforts for some of the estimated 93 different bird species that were affected by the massive contamination left behind. By Marshall Helmberger of the Tower Timber Jay - August 25, 2019

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Hiking to the Skunk coming Wednesday

Aug 24, 2019 ● By Editor

The four mile round trip hike will be held at Gooseberry Falls State Park Wednesday beginning at 9am. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - August 24, 2019

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Grouse hunters asked to help collect samples for West Nile virus study

Aug 22, 2019 ● By Editor

Researchers will test hunter-harvested birds for exposure and active infections of the disease. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - August 22, 2019

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'We need everybody's help': Officials ask anglers to report Asian carp sightings

Aug 22, 2019 ● By Editor

They say this is currently the highest priority invasive species issue in the Great Lakes for Canada .From CBC News · August 20, 2019

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